How long is the flight from Melbourne to Rockhampton?

Airlines like Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne to Rockhampton in about 4h 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. Find deals

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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Rockhampton round-trip from $422. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Qantas Airways. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to Rockhampton for 18% less than the average price by searching for these airlines. Find deals

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Rockhampton?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Rockhampton flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rockhampton ranges from 20.0 - 150.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 150.0 mm. August is typically the driest time to visit Rockhampton when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rockhampton, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 16.0 C).

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.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Rockhampton are usually found in May or February, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Round-trip from	$469
One-way from	$225
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$553

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10h 15m total
Melbourne to Rockhampton

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Rockhampton
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Rockhampton. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Fri 17/1015:10MEL - ROK

1 stop4h 55mVirgin Australia

Mon 20/1016:00ROK - MEL

1 stop5h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$469

Fri 24/1006:05MEL - ROK

1 stop5h 55mVirgin Australia

Mon 27/1016:00ROK - MEL

1 stop4h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$475

Mon 10/1120:50MEL - ROK

1 stop11h 35mVirgin Australia

Wed 19/1114:50ROK - MEL

1 stop8h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$490

Fri 31/1006:00MEL - ROK

1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia

Fri 7/1108:05ROK - MEL

1 stop11h 10mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$535

Fri 26/921:40MEL - ROK

1 stop12h 35mVirgin Australia

Mon 29/908:30ROK - MEL

1 stop14h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$551

Mon 13/1020:50MEL - ROK

1 stop11h 45mVirgin Australia

Mon 20/1012:50ROK - MEL

1 stop6h 30mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$568

Thu 9/1006:30MEL - ROK

2 stops5h 30mVirgin Australia

Mon 13/1011:40ROK - MEL

1 stop6h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$584

Thu 23/1006:05MEL - ROK

1 stop5h 55mVirgin Australia

Thu 23/1016:00ROK - MEL

1 stop7h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$668

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Fri 17/1015:10MEL - ROK

1 stop4h 55mVirgin Australia

Mon 20/1016:00ROK - MEL

1 stop5h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$469

Mon 10/1120:50MEL - ROK

1 stop11h 35mVirgin Australia

Wed 19/1114:50ROK - MEL

1 stop8h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$490

Fri 24/1006:05MEL - ROK

1 stop5h 55mVirgin Australia

Mon 27/1014:50ROK - MEL

1 stop6h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$496

Fri 31/1006:00MEL - ROK

1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia

Fri 7/1108:05ROK - MEL

1 stop11h 10mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$535

Fri 26/921:40MEL - ROK

1 stop12h 35mVirgin Australia

Mon 29/908:30ROK - MEL

1 stop14h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$551

Mon 13/1020:50MEL - ROK

1 stop11h 45mVirgin Australia

Mon 20/1012:50ROK - MEL

1 stop6h 30mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$568

Thu 9/1006:30MEL - ROK

2 stops5h 30mVirgin Australia

Mon 13/1011:40ROK - MEL

1 stop6h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$584

Thu 23/1006:05MEL - ROK

1 stop5h 55mVirgin Australia

Thu 23/1016:00ROK - MEL

1 stop7h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$668

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Wed 17/914:10MEL - ROK

1 stop4h 55mVirgin Australia

Wed 1/1018:15ROK - MEL

1 stop5h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$590

Fri 26/921:40MEL - ROK

1 stop12h 35mVirgin Australia

Mon 29/908:30ROK - MEL

1 stop14h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$551

Thu 9/1006:30MEL - ROK

2 stops5h 30mVirgin Australia

Mon 13/1011:40ROK - MEL

1 stop6h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$584

Mon 13/1020:50MEL - ROK

1 stop11h 45mVirgin Australia

Mon 20/1012:50ROK - MEL

1 stop6h 30mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$568

Fri 17/1015:10MEL - ROK

1 stop4h 55mVirgin Australia

Mon 20/1016:00ROK - MEL

1 stop5h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$469

Thu 23/1006:05MEL - ROK

1 stop5h 55mVirgin Australia

Thu 23/1016:00ROK - MEL

1 stop7h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$668

Fri 24/1007:10MEL - ROK

1 stop4h 50mVirgin Australia

Mon 27/1012:50ROK - MEL

1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$484

Fri 31/1006:00MEL - ROK

1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia

Fri 7/1108:05ROK - MEL

1 stop11h 10mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$535

One-way flights from Melbourne to Rockhampton
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Rockhampton. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Thu 23/1006:10MEL - ROK

1 stop26h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$225

Sat 15/1107:10MEL - ROK

1 stop4h 05mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$235

Thu 25/911:10MEL - ROK

1 stop7h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$240

Mon 17/1109:10MEL - ROK

1 stop6h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$295

Thu 23/1006:00MEL - ROK

2 stops6h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$312

Sun 28/1222:50MEL - ROK

1 stop9h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$357

Tue 25/1114:00MEL - ROK

2 stops6h 05mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$364

Thu 25/907:00MEL - ROK

2 stops12h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$448

Tue 25/1118:00MEL - ROK

3 stops23h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$860

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Rockhampton, you should look to book at least 87 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Rockhampton (average of $258). Flying from Melbourne 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 MEL to ROK?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne to Rockhampton in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 34% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rockhampton

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

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416 reviews

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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

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416 reviews

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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

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Virgin Australia

7.6

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416 reviews

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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.

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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 4h 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 $422. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Qantas Airways. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to Rockhampton for 18% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Rockhampton (average of $258). Flying from Melbourne 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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