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Cheap flights from Rockhampton to Melbourne from $222

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 20/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROK — MEL
8 Dec — 15 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Rockhampton to Melbourne are usually found in February or September, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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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 8 November 2025.

Sat 22/1112:50ROK - MEL
1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia
Wed 26/1106:40MEL - ROK
1 stop4h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/11$527
Sat 22/1112:50ROK - MEL
2 stops8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1107:10MEL - ROK
1 stop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$632
Thu 13/1110:50ROK - MEL
1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia
Mon 17/1113:10MEL - ROK
1 stop6h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 7/11$649
Mon 22/1210:50ROK - MEL
1 stop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1206:00MEL - ROK
1 stop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11$785
Sun 21/1214:50ROK - MEL
1 stop4h 25mVirgin Australia
Sun 28/1207:10MEL - ROK
1 stop4h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/11$825
Sun 21/1216:00ROK - MEL
2 stops7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1222:00MEL - ROK
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,049
Sat 22/1117:15ROK - MEL
2 stops37h 55mAir New Zealand
Wed 26/1118:00MEL - ROK
2 stops27h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/11$1,894

Cheap 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 (ME1). 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 8 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$443

One-way from

$222

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$560
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 10/1-17/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 9h 05m total
  • Rockhampton to Melbourne
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 20/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 25m total
  • Rockhampton to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Rockhampton

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Melbourne

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RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Sat 10/1

07:15-13:15

1 stop5h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 17/1

07:10-10:15

1 stop4h 05m

$443

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Fri 6/2

16:00-21:15

1 stop4h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 13/2

07:10-12:15

1 stop6h 05m

$461

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Sun 15/2

14:50-20:15

1 stop4h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

22:50-07:25

1 stop9h 35m

$512

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Sat 22/11

12:50-19:15

1 stop5h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 26/11

06:40-10:15

1 stop4h 35m

$527

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Sat 22/11

12:50-22:05

2 stops8h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 26/11

07:10-10:15

1 stop4h 05m

$632

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Mon 22/12

10:50-17:15

1 stop5h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 29/12

06:00-09:50

1 stop4h 50m

$785

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Sun 21/12

14:50-20:15

1 stop4h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 28/12

07:10-10:15

1 stop4h 05m

$825

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Sun 15/2

12:50-20:10

2 stops6h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

22:50-10:25

2 stops12h 35m

$854

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Sat 10/1

14:20-23:35

2 stops8h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 17/1

10:00-16:40

2 stops7h 40m

$947

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Tue 20/1

14:50-22:15

1 stop6h 25m

$222

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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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Rockhampton to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025.

Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Rockhampton to Melbourne. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rockhampton to Melbourne (average of $344). Flying from Rockhampton to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $481). 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 MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Rockhampton to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 8 November 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 38% on flights from Rockhampton to Melbourne by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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 8 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways from Rockhampton to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
929 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

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?

    Airlines like Virgin Australia fly from Rockhampton to Melbourne in about 5h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Rockhampton and Melbourne are separated by a distance of 1675 km.

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

    According to our current data, Virgin Australia ($432), and Qantas Airways ($559) offers the cheapest pricing from Rockhampton to Melbourne. You may be able to fly from Rockhampton to Melbourne for 19% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rockhampton to Melbourne (average of $344). Flying from Rockhampton to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $481). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$432Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$559Average$765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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