Traveling from Columbus to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC): What you need to know
Rochester (where Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport is located) and Columbus share the UTC-5 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Columbus to ROC.
If you're going away during a popular month like July, head to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Expect lines to be longer during high seasons like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Located around 16 kilometers from the center of Columbus, CMH can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
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Of all flights departing from John Glenn Columbus International Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
The address for CMH is 4600 International Gateway.
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
On public transport, you can travel from central Columbus to LCK in around 1 hour 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 23 kilometers away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
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75% of flights taking off from Rickenbacker International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC)
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The street address for ROC is 1200 Brooks Avenue.
Getting from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC) to central Rochester
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport is around 11 kilometers from central Rochester. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Traveling on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbus to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC)
Currently, $135 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Columbus to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $309. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Columbus to ROC. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Columbus to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC)
December is the quietest month for flights from Columbus to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC), while April is the most popular. Work out the best time to visit Rochester based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Rochester is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Columbus to ROC plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Columbus to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport in January when temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Rochester
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Your visit to Rochester isn't complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions that belong on your itinerary include George Eastman Museum, Strong National Museum Of Play and Strasenburgh Planetarium.
Explore more of the United States
Rochester is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 105 kilometers west of Rochester, a visit to Buffalo will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House Complex, Buffalo AKG Art Museum and Forest Lawn.
Syracuse is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 121 kilometers east of Rochester. No journey is complete without dropping by Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Redhouse Arts Center.