Cheap flights from Cairns to Rockhampton from $290

CNS — ROK
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Rockhampton

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Rockhampton

Mon 14/1214:40 -
1 stop6h 55m
Mon 21/1217:30 -
1 stop5h 35m
Deal found 30/10$515
Mon 30/1106:00 -
1 stop15h 35m
Sun 6/1216:00 -
1 stop7h 05m
Deal found 29/10$539
Sun 1/1114:40 -
1 stop6h 55m
Thu 5/1116:00 -
1 stop7h 05m
Deal found 29/10$579
Fri 13/1106:00 -
1 stop4h 15m
Tue 17/1106:40 -
1 stop4h 20m
Deal found 28/10$606
Mon 30/1115:00 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Sun 6/1216:05 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Deal found 29/10$611
Sun 8/1114:40 -
1 stop6h 55m
Fri 13/1108:05 -
1 stop5h 55m
Deal found 28/10$613
Sat 12/1214:40 -
1 stop26h 10m
Sat 19/1211:05 -
1 stop5h 35m
Deal found 28/10$640
Sat 7/1106:00 -
1 stop4h 15m
Mon 23/1108:05 -
1 stop5h 55m
Deal found 30/10$644
Fri 6/1114:40 -
1 stop6h 55m
Thu 12/1116:00 -
1 stop7h 05m
Deal found 27/10$653
Mon 14/1218:05 -
2 stops16h 10m
Mon 21/1217:30 -
1 stop5h 35m
Deal found 30/10$678
Sun 1/1106:00 -
1 stop4h 15m
Sat 7/1110:15 -
2 stops5h 40m
Deal found 28/10$701
Mon 2/1108:55 -
2 stops9h 45m
Tue 10/1106:40 -
1 stop7h 20m
Deal found 26/10$704

Find flight deals from Cairns to Rockhampton

Round-trip from

$515

One-way from

$290

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$545
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 14/12-21/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 30m total
  • Cairns to Rockhampton
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 15/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 15m total
  • Cairns to Rockhampton
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($213 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($75 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026

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CairnsRockhampton

CNS Cairns - ROK Rockhampton

CNSROK

Cairns

Sun 15/11

06:00-10:15

1 stop4h 15m

Rockhampton

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$290

CairnsRockhampton

CNS Cairns - ROK Rockhampton

CNSROK

Cairns

Mon 21/12

14:40-21:35

1 stop6h 55m

Rockhampton

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$290

CairnsRockhampton

CNS Cairns - ROK Rockhampton

CNSROK

Cairns

Fri 6/11

14:40-21:35

1 stop6h 55m

Rockhampton

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$364

CairnsRockhampton

CNS Cairns - ROK Rockhampton

CNSROK

Cairns

Mon 21/12

06:40-16:50

2 stops10h 10m

Rockhampton

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$434

CairnsRockhampton

CNS Cairns - ROK Rockhampton

CNSROK

Cairns

Mon 14/12

14:40-21:35

1 stop6h 55m

Rockhampton

Mon 21/12

17:30-23:05

1 stop5h 35m

$515

CairnsRockhampton

CNS Cairns - ROK Rockhampton

CNSROK

Cairns

Mon 9/11

14:40-21:35

1 stop6h 55m

Rockhampton

Sun 22/11

17:30-23:05

1 stop5h 35m

$579

CairnsRockhampton

CNS Cairns - ROK Rockhampton

CNSROK

Cairns

Sat 14/11

06:00-10:15

1 stop4h 15m

Rockhampton

Wed 18/11

06:40-11:00

1 stop4h 20m

$579

CairnsRockhampton

CNS Cairns - ROK Rockhampton

CNSROK

Cairns

Tue 10/11

06:00-10:15

1 stop4h 15m

Rockhampton

Sat 14/11

06:40-11:00

1 stop4h 20m

$579

CairnsRockhampton

CNS Cairns - ROK Rockhampton

CNSROK

Cairns

Wed 9/12

11:40-16:50

1 stop5h 10m

Rockhampton

Sun 13/12

16:00-23:05

1 stop7h 05m

$579

CairnsRockhampton

CNS Cairns - ROK Rockhampton

CNSROK

Cairns

Fri 13/11

06:00-10:15

1 stop4h 15m

Rockhampton

Tue 17/11

06:40-11:00

1 stop4h 20m

$606

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to Rockhampton

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Rockhampton (average of $481). Flying from Cairns to Rockhampton in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,172). 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 Cairns to Rockhampton?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Cairns to Rockhampton flights typically cost between $496 and $547 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $515 on Virgin Australia (14 Dec–21 Dec).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rockhampton

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia 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.

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

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

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

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

  • How popular is this Cairns to Rockhampton flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Rockhampton?

    There are many flights that can get you from Cairns to Rockhampton in 6h 55m. Fly via Virgin Australia to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 874 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cairns to Rockhampton round-trip?

    Currently priced at $479, 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. Virgin Australia is currently priced 19% 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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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Rockhampton?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Rockhampton (average of $481). Flying from Cairns to Rockhampton in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,172). 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 Cairns to Rockhampton

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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$479Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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