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Cheap flights from Rockhampton to Melbourne from $233

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 25/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROK — MEL
4 Sep — 11 Sep1
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 5 August 2026.

Mon 14/911:00 -
1 stop4h 20m
Mon 21/917:10 -
1 stop4h 25m
Deal found 31/7$467
Thu 3/917:30 -
1 stop6h 25m
Mon 7/910:10 -
1 stop4h 05m
Deal found 31/7$472
Mon 31/817:30 -
1 stop6h 25m
Mon 7/917:10 -
1 stop4h 25m
Deal found 2/8$475
Thu 1/1015:00 -
1 stop6h 50m
Mon 5/1006:00 -
1 stop5h 15m
Deal found 31/7$482
Tue 1/907:10 -
1 stop4h 10m
Tue 8/910:10 -
1 stop6h 35m
Deal found 4/8$484
Mon 16/1116:00 -
1 stop4h 15m
Tue 24/1116:10 -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 3/8$485
Mon 7/1208:05 -
1 stop5h 10m
Mon 7/1216:10 -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 4/8$508
Thu 6/817:30 -
1 stop6h 20m
Thu 13/816:10 -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 1/8$522
Sun 2/818:30 -
1 stop5h 20m
Tue 4/808:10 -
1 stop6h 05m
Deal found 1/8$552
Fri 25/907:10 -
1 stop4h 50m
Fri 25/915:10 -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 2/8$572

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 (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 5 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$467

One-way from

$233

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$502
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 14/9-21/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 8h 45m total
  • Rockhampton to Melbourne
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 29/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 15m total
  • Rockhampton to Melbourne
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High demand for flights, 0% 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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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Price

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RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Mon 14/9

11:00-15:20

1 stop4h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 21/9

17:10-21:35

1 stop4h 25m

$467

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Mon 31/8

17:30-23:55

1 stop6h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

17:10-21:35

1 stop4h 25m

$475

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Thu 1/10

15:00-21:50

1 stop6h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 5/10

06:00-10:15

1 stop5h 15m

$482

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Mon 16/11

16:00-21:15

1 stop4h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 24/11

16:10-21:35

1 stop6h 25m

$482

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Tue 8/9

11:00-15:20

1 stop4h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 12/9

07:10-14:15

1 stop7h 05m

$484

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Thu 5/11

16:00-22:15

1 stop5h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

13:10-16:50

1 stop4h 40m

$484

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Tue 8/12

17:30-00:15

1 stop5h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 13/12

13:10-16:50

1 stop4h 40m

$484

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Mon 7/12

16:00-21:15

1 stop4h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 13/12

13:10-16:50

1 stop4h 40m

$484
Cheapest one-way

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Fri 25/9

17:30-23:55

1 stop6h 25m

$233
Fastest single journey

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Sat 29/8

07:05-13:20

1 stop6h 15m

$233

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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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rockhampton to Melbourne (average of $498). Flying from Rockhampton to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $563). 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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Rockhampton to Melbourne flights typically cost between $452 and $553 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $467 on Virgin Australia (14 Sept–21 Sept).

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

Booking 17 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.

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 5 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia 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
469 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.8

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
469 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
469 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.8

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 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Rockhampton to Melbourne?

    Airlines like Virgin Australia fly from Rockhampton to Melbourne in about 4h 20m. 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Rockhampton to Melbourne round-trip?

    According to our current data, Virgin Australia ($423), 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 this airline.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rockhampton to Melbourne (average of $498). Flying from Rockhampton to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $563). 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 airline flying from Rockhampton to Melbourne

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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$423Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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