Cheap flights from Rockhampton to Melbourne from $453
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 24/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROK — MEL
6 Jan — 13 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Rockhampton to Melbourne are usually found in February or September, booked 52 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 7 December 2025.
Tue 9/1208:05ROK - MEL
1 stop5h 10mVirgin Australia
Thu 11/1211:10MEL - ROK
1 stop5h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 5/12$483
Sun 21/1214:50ROK - MEL
1 stop4h 25mVirgin Australia
Thu 25/1210:10MEL - ROK
1 stop5h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/12$644
Sun 21/1220:00ROK - MEL
2 stops14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1210:10MEL - ROK
1 stop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$719
Sun 21/1210:50ROK - MEL
2 stops11h 45mQantas Airways
Thu 25/1207:45MEL - ROK
2 stops9h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/12$1,378
Tue 9/1210:50ROK - MEL
2 stops44h 20mAir New Zealand
Thu 11/1218:50MEL - ROK
2 stops26h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/12$2,559
Best flights from Rockhampton to Melbourne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Rockhampton to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 7 December 2025.
Mon 12/114:50ROK - MEL
1 stop6h 25mVirgin Australia
Fri 30/108:10MEL - ROK
1 stop5h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 5/12$463
Sun 21/1220:00ROK - MEL
2 stops14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1210:10MEL - ROK
1 stop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$719
Mon 12/110:50ROK - MEL
2 stops7h 00mQantas Airways
Fri 30/115:50MEL - ROK
1 stop5h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/12$859
Fri 2/108:05ROK - MEL
1 stop4h 10mVirgin Australia
Fri 9/106:00MEL - ROK
1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 5/12$488
Fri 20/316:00ROK - MEL
1 stop4h 15mVirgin Australia
Sun 22/307:10MEL - ROK
1 stop12h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 5/12$494
Tue 5/507:10ROK - MEL
1 stop4h 10mVirgin Australia
Thu 7/512:10MEL - ROK
1 stop6h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 4/12$512
Sun 21/1214:50ROK - MEL
1 stop4h 25mVirgin Australia
Thu 25/1210:10MEL - ROK
1 stop5h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/12$644
Last-minute flights from Rockhampton to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Rockhampton to Melbourne. Data last updated 7 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 9/1208:05ROK - MEL
1 stop5h 10mVirgin Australia
Thu 11/1211:10MEL - ROK
1 stop5h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 5/12$483
Sun 21/1214:50ROK - MEL
1 stop4h 25mVirgin Australia
Thu 25/1210:10MEL - ROK
1 stop5h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/12$644
Sun 21/1220:00ROK - MEL
2 stops14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1210:10MEL - ROK
1 stop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$719
Fri 2/108:05ROK - MEL
1 stop4h 10mVirgin Australia
Fri 9/106:00MEL - ROK
1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 5/12$488
Fri 2/110:15ROK - MEL
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/122:00MEL - ROK
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$868
Mon 12/114:50ROK - MEL
1 stop6h 25mVirgin Australia
Fri 30/108:10MEL - ROK
1 stop5h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 5/12$463
Mon 12/110:50ROK - MEL
2 stops7h 00mQantas Airways
Fri 30/115:50MEL - ROK
1 stop5h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/12$859
One-way flights from Rockhampton to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from Rockhampton to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 7 December 2025.
Wed 24/1208:35ROK - MEL
1 stop8h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/12$453
Wed 24/1207:15ROK - MEL
2 stops10h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 5/12$497
Wed 24/1206:30ROK - MEL
2 stops10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$512
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 7 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Rockhampton to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 7 December 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
RockhamptonMelbourne
ROK - MEL
ROKMEL
Rockhampton
Mon 12/1
14:50-22:15
1 stop6h 25m
Melbourne
Fri 30/1
08:10-12:15
1 stop5h 05m
$463
RockhamptonMelbourne
ROK - MEL
ROKMEL
Rockhampton
Fri 2/1
08:05-13:15
1 stop4h 10m
Melbourne
Fri 9/1
06:00-10:15
1 stop5h 15m
$488
RockhamptonMelbourne
ROK - MEL
ROKMEL
Rockhampton
Fri 20/3
16:00-21:15
1 stop4h 15m
Melbourne
Sun 22/3
07:10-19:05
1 stop12h 55m
$494
RockhamptonMelbourne
ROK - MEL
ROKMEL
Rockhampton
Tue 5/5
07:10-11:20
1 stop4h 10m
Melbourne
Thu 7/5
12:10-19:05
1 stop6h 55m
$512
RockhamptonMelbourne
ROK - MEL
ROKMEL
Rockhampton
Sun 21/12
14:50-20:15
1 stop4h 25m
Melbourne
Thu 25/12
10:10-14:10
1 stop5h 00m
$644
RockhamptonMelbourne
ROK - MEL
ROKMEL
Rockhampton
Sun 21/12
20:00-11:05
2 stops14h 05m
Melbourne
Thu 25/12
10:10-14:10
1 stop5h 00m
$719
RockhamptonMelbourne
ROK - MEL
ROKMEL
Rockhampton
Mon 12/1
10:50-18:50
2 stops7h 00m
Melbourne
Fri 30/1
15:50-20:25
1 stop5h 35m
$859
RockhamptonMelbourne
ROK - MEL
ROKMEL
Rockhampton
Wed 24/12
08:35-17:45
1 stop8h 10m
$453
RockhamptonMelbourne
ROK - MEL
ROKMEL
Rockhampton
Wed 24/12
07:15-19:05
2 stops10h 50m
$497
RockhamptonMelbourne
ROK - MEL
ROKMEL
Rockhampton
Wed 24/12
06:30-17:35
2 stops10h 05m
$512
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Deals found on 5/12
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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 5 December 2025.
Booking 52 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rockhampton to Melbourne (average of $304). Flying from Rockhampton to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $462). 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 7 December 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.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Rockhampton to Melbourne?
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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.
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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 6h 25m. 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 ($420), and Qantas Airways ($546) offers the cheapest pricing from Rockhampton to Melbourne. You may be able to fly from Rockhampton to Melbourne for 18% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rockhampton to Melbourne (average of $304). Flying from Rockhampton to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $462). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Rockhampton. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 7 December 2025.
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 December 2025.
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