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Cheap flights from Rockhampton to Melbourne Airport from $238

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROK — MEL
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Rockhampton to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rockhampton to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 January 2026.

Thu 5/210:50
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop5h 25m
Virgin Australia
Wed 11/207:10
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop4h 05m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 21/1$480
Mon 3/807:05
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop5h 15m
Virgin Australia
Sat 15/806:00
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop4h 25m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 22/1$484
Wed 4/208:05
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop4h 10m
Virgin Australia
Sun 8/207:10
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop4h 05m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 20/1$487
Tue 12/511:00
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop4h 20m
Virgin Australia
Thu 14/506:00
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop11h 45m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 19/1$514
Fri 15/518:30
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop5h 25m
Virgin Australia
Mon 18/507:10
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop10h 35m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 20/1$554
Fri 23/108:05
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop5h 10m
Virgin Australia
Mon 26/107:10
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop4h 05m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 19/1$576
Tue 8/917:15
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop6h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/906:00
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop4h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$640
Wed 22/408:30
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop4h 50m
Virgin Australia
Sun 17/512:00
MEL
-
ROK
2 stops5h 45m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 21/1$677

Find flight deals from Rockhampton to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rockhampton (ROK) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$480

One-way from

$238

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$536
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 5/2-11/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 9h 30m total
  • Rockhampton to Melbourne
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 8/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 20m total
  • Rockhampton to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Rockhampton

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Wed 22/4

08:30-13:20

1 stop4h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

12:10-17:45

1 stop5h 35m

$480

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Thu 5/2

10:50-17:15

1 stop5h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 11/2

07:10-10:15

1 stop4h 05m

$480

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Wed 4/2

08:05-13:15

1 stop4h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

07:10-10:15

1 stop4h 05m

$487

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Tue 12/5

11:00-15:20

1 stop4h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 14/5

06:00-17:45

1 stop11h 45m

$514

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Fri 15/5

18:30-23:55

1 stop5h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 18/5

07:10-17:45

1 stop10h 35m

$554

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Thu 5/2

16:00-08:30

2 stops15h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 11/2

06:50-10:15

1 stop4h 25m

$730

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Thu 5/2

13:00-21:05

2 stops7h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 11/2

14:05-19:15

2 stops6h 10m

$1,029

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Wed 8/7

15:00-20:20

1 stop5h 20m

$238

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Wed 8/7

10:40-17:15

2 stops6h 35m

$530

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Deals found on 21/1

Best time to book a flight from Rockhampton to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rockhampton to Melbourne Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Rockhampton to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Rockhampton to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Rockhampton to Melbourne Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 19 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rockhampton to Melbourne Airport (average of $299). Flying from Rockhampton to Melbourne Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $434). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 22 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Rockhampton to Melbourne Airport, such as Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
973 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rockhampton to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Rockhampton to Melbourne?

    If you book a flight to Melbourne from Rockhampton, you will be flying from Rockhampton, which is the city’s only airport. Rockhampton (ROK) is located 3.1 km from the centre of Rockhampton. There are 0 flights from Rockhampton to Melbourne per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Rockhampton to Melbourne Airport?

    A quick flight from Rockhampton to Melbourne Airport can take about 4h 50m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $480. Rockhampton and Melbourne Airport are separated by a distance of 1675 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rockhampton to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Rockhampton to Melbourne Airport is Qantas Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $297 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at $413. Qantas Airways is 42% 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 Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rockhampton to Melbourne.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rockhampton to Melbourne 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 Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rockhampton to Melbourne Airport (average of $299). Flying from Rockhampton to Melbourne Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $434). 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 Melbourne

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Rockhampton to Melbourne. 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 22 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$297Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$413Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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