Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Melbourne to Rockhampton from $470

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ROK
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Rockhampton are usually found in February or March, booked 75 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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$470

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$562
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 12/6-19/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 9h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Rockhampton
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Rockhampton

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 April 2025.

Thu 12/610:10MEL - ROK
1 stop4h 05mVirgin Australia
Thu 19/607:05ROK - MEL
1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 27/4$470
Thu 12/606:30MEL - ROK
2 stops11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/607:05ROK - MEL
1 stop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$514
Thu 12/614:00MEL - ROK
2 stops6h 30mQantas Airways
Thu 19/617:15ROK - MEL
2 stops6h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/4$955
Thu 12/612:05MEL - ROK
3 stops23h 35mAir New Zealand
Thu 19/608:30ROK - MEL
2 stops23h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/4$1,934

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Rockhampton that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 29 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Rockhampton that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Rockhampton

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Thu 12/6

10:10-14:15

1 stop4h 05m

Rockhampton

Thu 19/6

07:05-12:20

1 stop5h 15m

$470

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Wed 14/5

06:10-17:40

1 stop11h 30m

Rockhampton

Sun 18/5

18:20-23:50

1 stop5h 30m

$512

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Thu 12/6

14:00-20:30

2 stops6h 30m

Rockhampton

Thu 19/6

17:15-23:35

2 stops6h 20m

$955

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Thu 12/6

12:05-11:40

3 stops23h 35m

Rockhampton

Thu 19/6

08:30-08:05

2 stops23h 35m

$1,934

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 27/4

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Rockhampton

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rockhampton from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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 25 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Rockhampton, you should look to book at least 75 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 29 April 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.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Rockhampton. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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.

Rainfall in Rockhampton by month

Plan your trip to Rockhampton by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Rockhampton by month

Plan your trip to Rockhampton by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia from Melbourne to Rockhampton. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
471 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
471 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
471 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
828 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
471 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
400 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
471 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

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.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Rockhampton round-trip from $470. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from $955, and Air New Zealand, from $1,934. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to Rockhampton for 15% 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.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near Melbourne?

Book flights to Melbourne if you plan to visit one of these locations
Yeppoon

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

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 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$442Average$605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$581Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Search Qantas Airways flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Rockhampton?

Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Melbourne to Rockhampton. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Rockhampton?

It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Melbourne to Rockhampton.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Rockhampton with no change fees?

Certainly. Search results for flights to Rockhampton from Melbourne shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Rockhampton become cheaper?

Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.
Site
©2025 Cheapflights