Cheap flights from Melbourne to Rockhampton from $225

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 23/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ROK
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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

Cheap 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 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$469

One-way from

$225

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$553
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 17/10-20/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 10h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Rockhampton
23/10
  • 23/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Rockhampton
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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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Melbourne

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Rockhampton

Route

Depart

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Price

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Fri 17/10

15:10-19:05

1 stop4h 55m

Rockhampton

Mon 20/10

16:00-22:20

1 stop5h 20m

$469

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Mon 10/11

20:50-07:25

1 stop11h 35m

Rockhampton

Wed 19/11

14:50-00:15

1 stop8h 25m

$490

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Fri 24/10

06:05-11:00

1 stop5h 55m

Rockhampton

Mon 27/10

14:50-22:15

1 stop6h 25m

$496

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

06:00-10:15

1 stop5h 15m

Rockhampton

Fri 7/11

08:05-20:15

1 stop11h 10m

$535

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Fri 26/9

21:40-10:15

1 stop12h 35m

Rockhampton

Mon 29/9

08:30-23:20

1 stop14h 50m

$551

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Mon 13/10

20:50-07:35

1 stop11h 45m

Rockhampton

Mon 20/10

12:50-20:20

1 stop6h 30m

$568

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Thu 9/10

06:30-11:00

2 stops5h 30m

Rockhampton

Mon 13/10

11:40-19:20

1 stop6h 40m

$584

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Thu 23/10

06:05-11:00

1 stop5h 55m

Rockhampton

Thu 23/10

16:00-00:20

1 stop7h 20m

$668

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Thu 23/10

06:10-07:35

1 stop26h 25m

$225

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

07:10-10:15

1 stop4h 05m

$235

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Rockhampton

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

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 12 September 2025.

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?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne 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 17 September 2025.

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

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 17 September 2025.
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.

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

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.

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

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.

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

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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  • 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Rockhampton

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$422Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$489Average$913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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