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Cheap flights from Rockhampton to Cairns from $269

ROK — CNS
9 Oct — 16 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Rockhampton to Cairns

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Cheapest flights from Rockhampton to Cairns

Wed 14/1007:05 -
1 stop4h 05m
Sat 17/1006:00 -
1 stop4h 15m
Deal found 3/9$508
Mon 26/1008:05 -
1 stop5h 55m
Fri 30/1009:15 -
1 stop7h 35m
Deal found 4/9$511
Mon 19/1015:00 -
1 stop8h 20m
Wed 21/1014:50 -
1 stop6h 45m
Deal found 5/9$513
Mon 19/1015:00 -
1 stop8h 20m
Tue 20/1006:00 -
1 stop8h 15m
Deal found 6/9$522
Tue 6/1015:00 -
1 stop8h 20m
Fri 9/1017:25 -
1 stop4h 10m
Deal found 6/9$546
Mon 19/1015:00 -
2 stops7h 25m
Wed 21/1006:00 -
1 stop8h 15m
Deal found 5/9$655
Mon 19/1015:00 -
2 stops7h 25m
Tue 20/1006:00 -
1 stop4h 15m
Deal found 6/9$660
Tue 6/1017:30 -
1 stop15h 00m
Fri 9/1020:35 -
2 stops13h 40m
Deal found 6/9$726
Wed 14/1007:05 -
1 stop4h 05m
Sat 17/1018:10 -
2 stops16h 05m
Deal found 3/9$727
Mon 26/1017:30 -
1 stop5h 35m
Fri 30/1018:05 -
2 stops16h 10m
Deal found 4/9$751
Wed 14/1007:05 -
2 stops7h 50m
Thu 15/1006:00 -
1 stop4h 15m
Deal found 6/9$841

Find flight deals from Rockhampton to Cairns

Round-trip from

$508

One-way from

$269

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$539
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 14/10-17/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 8h 20m total
  • Rockhampton to Cairns
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 13/9-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 20m total
  • Rockhampton to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($61 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average return price).
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RockhamptonCairns

ROK Rockhampton - CNS Cairns

ROKCNS

Rockhampton

Sun 13/9

15:00-23:20

1 stop8h 20m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$269

RockhamptonCairns

ROK Rockhampton - CNS Cairns

ROKCNS

Rockhampton

Sun 13/9

15:00-22:25

2 stops7h 25m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$418

RockhamptonCairns

ROK Rockhampton - CNS Cairns

ROKCNS

Rockhampton

Wed 14/10

07:05-11:10

1 stop4h 05m

Cairns

Sat 17/10

06:00-10:15

1 stop4h 15m

$508

RockhamptonCairns

ROK Rockhampton - CNS Cairns

ROKCNS

Rockhampton

Mon 26/10

08:05-14:00

1 stop5h 55m

Cairns

Fri 30/10

09:15-16:50

1 stop7h 35m

$511

RockhamptonCairns

ROK Rockhampton - CNS Cairns

ROKCNS

Rockhampton

Mon 19/10

15:00-23:20

1 stop8h 20m

Cairns

Wed 21/10

14:50-21:35

1 stop6h 45m

$513
Fastest return journey

RockhamptonCairns

ROK Rockhampton - CNS Cairns

ROKCNS

Rockhampton

Sun 13/9

15:50-19:35

Nonstop3h 45m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$531

RockhamptonCairns

ROK Rockhampton - CNS Cairns

ROKCNS

Rockhampton

Wed 14/10

17:30-23:20

1 stop5h 50m

Cairns

Thu 15/10

11:50-16:45

1 stop4h 55m

$546

RockhamptonCairns

ROK Rockhampton - CNS Cairns

ROKCNS

Rockhampton

Mon 19/10

15:00-22:25

2 stops7h 25m

Cairns

Wed 21/10

06:00-14:15

1 stop8h 15m

$655

RockhamptonCairns

ROK Rockhampton - CNS Cairns

ROKCNS

Rockhampton

Mon 19/10

15:00-22:25

2 stops7h 25m

Cairns

Tue 20/10

06:00-10:15

1 stop4h 15m

$660

RockhamptonCairns

ROK Rockhampton - CNS Cairns

ROKCNS

Rockhampton

Tue 6/10

17:30-08:30

1 stop15h 00m

Cairns

Fri 9/10

20:35-10:15

2 stops13h 40m

$726

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rockhampton to Cairns

How much does it cost for a return flight from Rockhampton to Cairns?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Rockhampton to Cairns flights typically cost between $518 and $648 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $508 on Virgin Australia (14 Oct–17 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia from Rockhampton to Cairns. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Related info for your journey

  • How popular is this Rockhampton to Cairns flight route?

    Flights from Rockhampton to Cairns have been viewed 3 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Rockhampton to Cairns?

    Departing from Rockhampton to Cairns will take you 4h 05m. There are 874 km between Rockhampton and Cairns.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Rockhampton to Cairns round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Rockhampton to Cairns is Virgin Australia. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $419 on this airline. Virgin Australia is 26% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rockhampton to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Rockhampton to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rockhampton to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rockhampton to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Rockhampton to Cairns

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$419Average$531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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