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Cheap flights from Cairns to Rockhampton

CNS — ROK
15 Oct — 22 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Rockhampton (ROK). 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 15 September 2025.

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July

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March

Average price

$545
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Rockhampton

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Rockhampton (average of $258). Flying from Cairns to Rockhampton in October is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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 CNS to ROK?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Rockhampton. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 42% on flights from Cairns to Rockhampton by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rockhampton

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rockhampton. 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 Rockhampton. Reviews last updated 15 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways from Cairns to Rockhampton 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
416 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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
416 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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
905 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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

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  • How popular is this Cairns to Rockhampton flight route?

    Within the past month, 19 users have taken a look at flights from Cairns to Rockhampton.

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

    Currently priced at $460, Virgin Australia will fly you from Cairns to Rockhampton and back. In addition to Virgin Australia, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Qantas Airways for as low as $867. Virgin Australia is currently priced 18% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Rockhampton that include hotel bookings?

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  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Rockhampton?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to Rockhampton.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Rockhampton?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Rockhampton 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 Cairns to Rockhampton?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Rockhampton (average of $258). Flying from Cairns to Rockhampton in October is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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 Cairns to Rockhampton

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cairns to Rockhampton. 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 15 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$460Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$867Average$930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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