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Cheap flights from Rockhampton to Melbourne Airport from $244

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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROK — MEL
6 Apr — 13 Apr1
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 7 March 2026.

Tue 21/413:00
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop5h 20m
Virgin Australia
Tue 28/408:10
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop4h 15m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 7/3$484
Wed 8/418:25
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop5h 30m
Virgin Australia
Thu 9/406:00
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop4h 25m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 2/3$486
Tue 17/312:50
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop4h 25m
Virgin Australia
Fri 20/306:15
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop5h 00m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 2/3$493
Wed 18/312:50
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop4h 25m
Virgin Australia
Sun 22/307:10
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop4h 05m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 2/3$496
Tue 24/315:55
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop5h 20m
Virgin Australia
Tue 31/313:10
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop6h 50m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 3/3$497
Sat 21/312:50
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop6h 25m
Virgin Australia
Wed 25/311:10
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop5h 05m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 4/3$498
Sat 21/312:50
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop5h 25m
Virgin Australia
Thu 26/315:10
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop4h 55m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 3/3$501
Sun 22/312:50
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop6h 25m
Virgin Australia
Thu 26/315:10
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop4h 55m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 7/3$503
Sat 21/312:50
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop5h 25m
Virgin Australia
Sun 12/406:50
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop10h 50m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 5/3$507
Thu 19/308:05
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop6h 10m
Virgin Australia
Sun 22/307:10
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop4h 05m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 4/3$511
Sat 21/312:50
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop5h 25m
Virgin Australia
Tue 24/311:10
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop5h 05m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 3/3$514

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 7 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$464

One-way from

$244

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$478
Virgin Australia
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  • 10/6-12/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 8h 45m total
  • Rockhampton to Melbourne
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  • 12/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 30m total
  • Rockhampton to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Tue 21/4

13:00-18:20

1 stop5h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 28/4

08:10-12:25

1 stop4h 15m

$484
Fastest return journey

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Tue 17/3

12:50-18:15

1 stop4h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

06:15-10:15

1 stop5h 00m

$493

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Sat 21/3

12:50-20:15

1 stop6h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

11:10-15:15

1 stop5h 05m

$498

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Tue 25/8

13:00-19:20

1 stop6h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 26/8

06:00-12:25

1 stop6h 25m

$514

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Wed 27/5

07:05-12:20

1 stop5h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 28/5

07:10-14:25

1 stop7h 15m

$517

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Sat 21/3

12:50-19:15

1 stop5h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 28/3

07:10-10:15

1 stop4h 05m

$534

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Wed 8/4

11:00-18:15

2 stops7h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 9/4

14:10-19:00

1 stop4h 50m

$672

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Tue 21/4

11:00-19:35

2 stops8h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 28/4

21:05-07:45

1 stop10h 40m

$674

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Thu 19/3

20:00-09:50

2 stops12h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

07:10-10:15

1 stop4h 05m

$740
Cheapest one-way

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Thu 19/3

08:05-15:15

1 stop6h 10m

$256

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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 6 March 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rockhampton to Melbourne Airport (average of $319). Flying from Rockhampton to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $439). 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.

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 7 March 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
445 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

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
445 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
445 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

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
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,002 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
445 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

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

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 5h 20m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $484. 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 $286 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at $404. Qantas Airways is 44% 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rockhampton to Melbourne Airport (average of $319). Flying from Rockhampton to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $439). 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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Fly from Rockhampton to Melbourne on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Rockhampton to Melbourne. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 7 March 2026.
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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 7 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$286Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$404Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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