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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Rockhampton from $246

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 24/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ROK
1 Feb — 8 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Melbourne to Rockhampton
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Rockhampton that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 2 January 2026.

Sun 25/113:10MEL - ROK
1 stop6h 55mVirgin Australia
Sat 31/107:15ROK - MEL
1 stop5h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 1/1$461
Thu 15/115:10MEL - ROK
1 stop4h 55mVirgin Australia
Mon 19/110:50ROK - MEL
1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 31/12$530
Tue 26/509:10MEL - ROK
1 stop8h 40mVirgin Australia
Thu 28/507:10ROK - MEL
1 stop4h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 1/1$650
Sun 25/110:35MEL - ROK
2 stops33h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 31/106:30ROK - MEL
2 stops24h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/1$1,762
Thu 15/116:50MEL - ROK
2 stops28h 35mAir New Zealand
Mon 19/117:15ROK - MEL
2 stops37h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 31/12$1,944

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Rockhampton

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) 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 2 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$461

One-way from

$246

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$491
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 25/1-31/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Rockhampton
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 24/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Rockhampton
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Rockhampton that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Rockhampton

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Sun 25/1

13:10-19:05

1 stop6h 55m

Rockhampton

Sat 31/1

07:15-13:15

1 stop5h 00m

$461

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

15:10-19:05

1 stop4h 55m

Rockhampton

Mon 19/1

10:50-17:15

1 stop5h 25m

$530

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Tue 26/5

09:10-17:50

1 stop8h 40m

Rockhampton

Thu 28/5

07:10-12:00

1 stop4h 50m

$650

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Sun 25/1

10:35-19:15

2 stops33h 40m

Rockhampton

Sat 31/1

06:30-07:55

2 stops24h 25m

$1,762

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

16:50-20:25

2 stops28h 35m

Rockhampton

Mon 19/1

17:15-07:55

2 stops37h 40m

$1,944

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Sat 24/1

07:10-10:15

1 stop4h 05m

$246

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Deals found on 31/12

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Rockhampton. Price data was last updated on 26 December 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Rockhampton, you should look to book at least 81 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Rockhampton (average of $312). Flying from Melbourne to Rockhampton in December is currently the most expensive (average of $454). 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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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 2 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Rockhampton, such as Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
432 reviews
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Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
432 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
432 reviews
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Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
961 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
432 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Rockhampton. 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 into for flights to Rockhampton from Melbourne?

    Rockhampton (ROK), located 3.1 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Rockhampton. 2 airlines have flights to Rockhampton from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Rockhampton should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Rockhampton?

    Airlines like Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne to Rockhampton in about 6h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Melbourne to Rockhampton is about 1675 km.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Rockhampton round-trip from $372. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Virgin Australia. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to Rockhampton for 26% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Rockhampton flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Rockhampton (average of $312). Flying from Melbourne to Rockhampton in December is currently the most expensive (average of $454). 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 Melbourne to Rockhampton

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne 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 2 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$421Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$501Average$754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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