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Cheap flights from Rockhampton to Cairns

ROK — CNS
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Rockhampton to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rockhampton (ROK) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 August 2025.

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$572
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Best time to book a flight from Rockhampton to Cairns

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rockhampton to Cairns?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rockhampton to Cairns (average of $166). Flying from Rockhampton to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ROK to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Rockhampton to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 August 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Rockhampton to Cairns is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 53% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 15 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways and 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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
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Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
411 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Rockhampton to Cairns flight route?

    Flights from Rockhampton to Cairns have been viewed 16 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying 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 $449 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $536. Virgin Australia is 21% 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Rockhampton to Cairns?

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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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rockhampton to Cairns?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rockhampton to Cairns (average of $166). Flying from Rockhampton to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Rockhampton to Cairns

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Rockhampton to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 15 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$449Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$536Average$1,141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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