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Cheap flights from Rockhampton to Melbourne Airport from $229

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
18 May — 25 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Rockhampton to Melbourne

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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 18 April 2026.

Sat 9/511:00
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop4h 20m
Virgin Australia
Mon 11/514:10
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop4h 50m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 17/4$467
Sat 27/615:00
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop6h 20m
Virgin Australia
Sat 4/706:00
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop4h 25m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 14/4$471
Fri 3/715:00
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop4h 20m
Virgin Australia
Sun 5/706:00
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop4h 25m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 17/4$477
Wed 22/718:30
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop4h 50m
Virgin Australia
Wed 29/714:10
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop4h 50m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 16/4$485
Tue 28/415:00
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop6h 20m
Virgin Australia
Sat 2/506:00
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop4h 25m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 13/4$499
Mon 18/513:00
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop10h 55m
Virgin Australia
Fri 22/507:10
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop11h 50m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 13/4$506
Fri 17/413:00
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop6h 20m
Virgin Australia
Sun 19/408:10
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop4h 15m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 16/4$520
Fri 1/518:30
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop5h 20m
Virgin Australia
Tue 5/510:10
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop7h 35m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 16/4$523
Thu 23/408:30
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop7h 50m
Virgin Australia
Sun 26/409:10
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop5h 15m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 14/4$534

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 18 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$467

One-way from

$229

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$499
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 9/5-11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 9h 10m total
  • Rockhampton to Melbourne
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 8/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 15m total
  • Rockhampton to Melbourne
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High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Sat 27/6

15:00-21:20

1 stop6h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 4/7

06:00-10:25

1 stop4h 25m

$474
Fastest return journey

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Fri 3/7

15:00-19:20

1 stop4h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 5/7

06:00-10:25

1 stop4h 25m

$477

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Tue 28/4

15:00-21:20

1 stop6h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

06:00-10:25

1 stop4h 25m

$499

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Mon 18/5

13:00-23:55

1 stop10h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

07:10-19:00

1 stop11h 50m

$506

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Wed 29/4

18:30-23:50

1 stop5h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

10:50-17:45

1 stop6h 55m

$580

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Fri 1/5

18:30-23:50

1 stop5h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 5/5

17:05-07:45

2 stops14h 40m

$649

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Wed 22/7

11:00-19:35

2 stops8h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 29/7

06:05-12:25

1 stop6h 20m

$679
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Wed 8/7

07:05-13:20

1 stop6h 15m

$229

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Sun 17/5

13:00-21:55

2 stops8h 55m

$343

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Wed 8/7

10:15-23:15

2 stops13h 00m

$509

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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 10 April 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rockhampton to Melbourne Airport (average of $453). Flying from Rockhampton to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $546). 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.

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

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 18 April 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
453 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

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
453 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
453 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

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
1,019 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
453 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

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 6h 20m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $474. 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 $280 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at $412. 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rockhampton to Melbourne Airport (average of $453). Flying from Rockhampton to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $546). 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 18 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$280Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$412Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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