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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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROK — MEL
21 Apr — 28 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 22 March 2026.

Fri 17/418:30
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop5h 20m
Virgin Australia
Fri 24/411:10
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop7h 50m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 20/3$468
Tue 14/418:25
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop5h 30m
Virgin Australia
Thu 16/411:10
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop7h 50m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 18/3$488
Fri 3/418:30
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop4h 50m
Virgin Australia
Sun 5/410:10
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop4h 05m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 19/3$494
Fri 4/918:30
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop4h 50m
Virgin Australia
Sun 6/912:10
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop5h 35m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 19/3$498
Mon 30/313:00
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop4h 20m
Virgin Australia
Thu 9/411:10
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop6h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 20/3$502
Tue 12/507:05
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop8h 15m
Virgin Australia
Sat 16/506:00
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop4h 25m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 19/3$517
Mon 30/308:30
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop5h 50m
Virgin Australia
Wed 8/407:10
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop5h 15m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 21/3$584
Tue 13/1015:00
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop4h 20m
Virgin Australia
Sat 17/1007:10
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop4h 15m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 18/3$591

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 22 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$468

One-way from

$233

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$484
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 17/4-24/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 10m total
  • Rockhampton to Melbourne
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 5/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 20m total
  • Rockhampton to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Tue 14/4

18:25-23:55

1 stop5h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 16/4

11:10-19:00

1 stop7h 50m

$488

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Fri 4/9

18:30-23:20

1 stop4h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 6/9

12:10-17:45

1 stop5h 35m

$498

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Tue 12/5

08:30-21:20

1 stop12h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 16/5

06:00-10:25

1 stop4h 25m

$517

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Mon 6/4

11:00-23:55

1 stop12h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 10/4

12:10-19:00

1 stop6h 50m

$638
Fastest return journey

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Fri 3/4

18:30-00:20

1 stop4h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 6/4

07:10-12:25

1 stop5h 15m

$696

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Thu 2/4

18:30-21:20

1 stop25h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 6/4

08:10-14:25

1 stop6h 15m

$819
Cheapest one-way

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Wed 8/7

15:00-20:20

1 stop5h 20m

$242
Fastest single journey

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Thu 23/4

15:00-19:20

1 stop4h 20m

$243

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Mon 4/5

06:40-21:40

1 stop15h 00m

$401

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Wed 6/5

06:40-12:35

1 stop5h 55m

$401

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Best time to book a flight from Rockhampton to Melbourne

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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 13 March 2026.

Booking 19 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rockhampton to Melbourne (average of $323). Flying from Rockhampton to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $438). 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 22 March 2026.
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
449 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

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
449 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
449 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

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
1,006 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
449 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

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?

    Airlines like Virgin Australia fly from Rockhampton to Melbourne in about 5h 30m. 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, Qantas Airways ($286), and Virgin Australia ($406) offers the cheapest pricing from Rockhampton to Melbourne. You may be able to fly from Rockhampton to Melbourne for 44% 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rockhampton to Melbourne (average of $323). Flying from Rockhampton to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $438). 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 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$286Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$406Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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