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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Rockhampton from $241

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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ROK
28 Feb — 7 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 29 January 2026.

Sat 14/307:10
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop4h 05m
Virgin Australia
Tue 17/307:15
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop5h 00m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 29/1$467
Fri 27/210:10
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop6h 05m
Virgin Australia
Tue 3/314:45
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop5h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 26/1$474
Fri 13/309:10
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop4h 05m
Virgin Australia
Tue 17/315:55
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop4h 20m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 29/1$481
Fri 20/210:10
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop5h 00m
Virgin Australia
Sun 22/214:45
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop6h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 28/1$484
Thu 12/207:10
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop4h 05m
Virgin Australia
Mon 16/215:55
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop7h 20m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 27/1$490
Fri 30/110:10
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop6h 05m
Virgin Australia
Tue 3/207:15
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop5h 00m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 26/1$495
Sun 20/912:10
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop5h 35m
Virgin Australia
Thu 24/908:30
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop15h 25m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 28/1$500
Sun 1/213:10
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop6h 55m
Virgin Australia
Sun 8/215:55
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop6h 20m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 26/1$515
Sat 11/406:00
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop4h 25m
Virgin Australia
Sun 12/418:30
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop4h 50m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 27/1$528
Mon 2/215:10
MEL
-
ROK
1 stop4h 55m
Virgin Australia
Sun 8/215:55
ROK
-
MEL
1 stop4h 20m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 27/1$561

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 29 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$467

One-way from

$241

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$490
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 14/3-17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 9h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Rockhampton
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 3/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Rockhampton
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($16 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Rockhampton

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Depart

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Price

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

07:10-10:15

1 stop4h 05m

Rockhampton

Tue 17/3

07:15-13:15

1 stop5h 00m

$467

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Fri 27/2

10:10-15:15

1 stop6h 05m

Rockhampton

Tue 3/3

14:45-21:15

1 stop5h 30m

$474

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

09:10-12:15

1 stop4h 05m

Rockhampton

Tue 17/3

15:55-21:15

1 stop4h 20m

$481

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

10:10-14:10

1 stop5h 00m

Rockhampton

Sun 22/2

14:45-22:15

1 stop6h 30m

$484

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Thu 12/2

07:10-10:15

1 stop4h 05m

Rockhampton

Mon 16/2

15:55-00:15

1 stop7h 20m

$490

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Sat 11/4

06:00-10:25

1 stop4h 25m

Rockhampton

Sun 12/4

18:30-23:20

1 stop4h 50m

$528

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Tue 26/5

07:10-19:00

1 stop11h 50m

Rockhampton

Thu 28/5

07:05-12:00

1 stop4h 55m

$658

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Fri 3/4

15:10-19:00

1 stop4h 50m

$241

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Fri 3/4

22:10-14:25

3 stops17h 15m

$667

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Deals found on 28/1

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Rockhampton

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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 23 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Rockhampton, you should look to book at least 76 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 $297). Flying from Melbourne to Rockhampton in December is currently the most expensive (average of $414). 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.

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 29 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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Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

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
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
432 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
432 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

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
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
981 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
432 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

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

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 4h 05m. 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 $354. 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 $297). Flying from Melbourne to Rockhampton in December is currently the most expensive (average of $414). 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 29 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$354Average$714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$401Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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