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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Rockhampton from $235

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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ROK
6 Sep — 13 Sep1
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 7 August 2026.

Thu 3/909:10 -
1 stop7h 35m
Tue 8/917:30 -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 2/8$474
Tue 15/906:00 -
1 stop4h 15m
Sat 26/915:00 -
1 stop6h 20m
Deal found 3/8$478
Tue 1/917:10 -
1 stop4h 25m
Tue 8/907:10 -
1 stop5h 10m
Deal found 4/8$482
Fri 11/911:10 -
1 stop5h 35m
Mon 14/908:30 -
1 stop6h 50m
Deal found 5/8$484
Wed 2/914:10 -
1 stop7h 25m
Fri 25/917:30 -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 6/8$485
Thu 17/917:10 -
1 stop4h 25m
Thu 24/911:00 -
1 stop5h 20m
Deal found 3/8$508
Fri 7/815:10 -
1 stop6h 25m
Sun 9/817:30 -
1 stop6h 20m
Deal found 3/8$521
Fri 14/806:00 -
1 stop4h 15m
Sun 16/817:30 -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 5/8$523
Sun 9/817:10 -
1 stop4h 25m
Mon 10/815:00 -
1 stop4h 20m
Deal found 4/8$529
Fri 21/806:00 -
1 stop4h 15m
Tue 25/815:00 -
1 stop6h 20m
Deal found 5/8$533

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Rockhampton

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 7 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$475

One-way from

$235

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$482
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 3/9-8/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Rockhampton
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 8/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Rockhampton
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($4 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 7 August 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL Melbourne - ROK Rockhampton

MELROK

Melbourne

Thu 3/9

09:10-16:45

1 stop7h 35m

Rockhampton

Tue 8/9

17:30-23:55

1 stop6h 25m

$475
Fastest return journey

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL Melbourne - ROK Rockhampton

MELROK

Melbourne

Tue 1/9

17:10-21:35

1 stop4h 25m

Rockhampton

Tue 8/9

07:10-12:20

1 stop5h 10m

$482

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL Melbourne - ROK Rockhampton

MELROK

Melbourne

Thu 24/9

17:10-21:35

1 stop4h 25m

Rockhampton

Thu 1/10

17:30-23:55

1 stop6h 25m

$482

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL Melbourne - ROK Rockhampton

MELROK

Melbourne

Fri 18/9

15:10-21:35

1 stop6h 25m

Rockhampton

Tue 22/9

15:00-21:20

1 stop6h 20m

$482

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL Melbourne - ROK Rockhampton

MELROK

Melbourne

Fri 11/9

11:10-16:45

1 stop5h 35m

Rockhampton

Mon 14/9

08:30-15:20

1 stop6h 50m

$484

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL Melbourne - ROK Rockhampton

MELROK

Melbourne

Mon 9/11

13:10-16:50

1 stop4h 40m

Rockhampton

Fri 13/11

17:30-00:15

1 stop5h 45m

$484

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL Melbourne - ROK Rockhampton

MELROK

Melbourne

Fri 13/11

17:10-21:35

1 stop5h 25m

Rockhampton

Mon 16/11

06:40-12:15

1 stop4h 35m

$485

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL Melbourne - ROK Rockhampton

MELROK

Melbourne

Wed 2/9

14:10-21:35

1 stop7h 25m

Rockhampton

Fri 25/9

17:30-23:55

1 stop6h 25m

$485

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL Melbourne - ROK Rockhampton

MELROK

Melbourne

Thu 17/9

17:10-21:35

1 stop4h 25m

Rockhampton

Thu 24/9

11:00-16:20

1 stop5h 20m

$508

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL Melbourne - ROK Rockhampton

MELROK

Melbourne

Mon 17/8

16:10-21:35

1 stop5h 25m

Rockhampton

Sat 22/8

07:05-13:20

1 stop6h 15m

$529

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Rockhampton may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 63 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Rockhampton (average of $479). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Rockhampton in December is currently the most expensive (average of $529). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Rockhampton?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Rockhampton flights typically cost between $458 and $536 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $475 on Virgin Australia (3 Sept–8 Sept).

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 7 August 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways from Melbourne Airport to Rockhampton to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
470 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

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
470 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
470 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

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
1,079 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
470 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

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?

    For a flight from Melbourne to Rockhampton, you will be flying into Rockhampton. Rockhampton (ROK) is just 3.1 km from the centre vof the city. Rockhampton is the only Rockhampton airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 2 airlines have flights to Rockhampton from Melbourne on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Rockhampton?

    A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to Rockhampton can take about 7h 35m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $475. The distance from Melbourne Airport to Rockhampton is about 1675 km.

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

    Flying on Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to Rockhampton, with prices starting at $352. Another option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at $422 round trip. Qantas Airways is priced at 29% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 Airport to Rockhampton?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Rockhampton (average of $479). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Rockhampton in December is currently the most expensive (average of $529). 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 7 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$352Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$422Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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