How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Rockhampton?

A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to Rockhampton can take about 5h 55m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $496. The distance from Melbourne Airport to Rockhampton is about 1675 km. Find deals

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

Flying on Virgin Australia is currently your cheapest option to Rockhampton, with prices starting at $422. Another option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $489 round trip. Virgin Australia is priced at 18% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now. Find deals

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport 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?

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.

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Average price	$553

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12h 20m total
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금 19/912:10MEL - ROK

1 stop5h 30mVirgin Australia

월 22/914:55ROK - MEL

1 stop4h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/9$480

금 24/1006:05MEL - ROK

1 stop5h 55mVirgin Australia

월 27/1014:50ROK - MEL

1 stop6h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$496

화 23/914:10MEL - ROK

1 stop4h 55mVirgin Australia

수 24/910:55ROK - MEL

1 stop7h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/9$499

목 2/1008:10MEL - ROK

1 stop10h 55mVirgin Australia

월 6/1008:20ROK - MEL

1 stop10h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/9$532

금 31/1006:00MEL - ROK

1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia

금 7/1108:05ROK - MEL

1 stop11h 10mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$535

화 23/921:40MEL - ROK

1 stop10h 05mVirgin Australia

일 5/414:55ROK - MEL

1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/9$537

목 9/1006:30MEL - ROK

2 stops5h 30mVirgin Australia

월 13/1011:40ROK - MEL

1 stop6h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$585

수 17/914:10MEL - ROK

1 stop4h 55mVirgin Australia

수 1/1018:15ROK - MEL

1 stop5h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$591

목 23/1006:05MEL - ROK

1 stop5h 55mVirgin Australia

목 23/1016:00ROK - MEL

1 stop7h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$669

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금 24/1006:05MEL - ROK

1 stop5h 55mVirgin Australia

월 27/1014:50ROK - MEL

1 stop6h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$496

일 2/1119:00MEL - ROK

2 stops13h 25mMultiple Airlines

일 9/1117:15ROK - MEL

1 stop6h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$811

금 24/1006:00MEL - ROK

1 stop6h 40mQantas Airways

월 27/1010:15ROK - MEL

2 stops9h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/9$838

목 2/1008:10MEL - ROK

1 stop10h 55mVirgin Australia

월 6/1008:20ROK - MEL

1 stop10h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/9$532

금 31/1006:00MEL - ROK

1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia

금 7/1108:05ROK - MEL

1 stop11h 10mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$535

목 9/1006:30MEL - ROK

2 stops5h 30mVirgin Australia

월 13/1011:40ROK - MEL

1 stop6h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$585

일 2/1107:10MEL - ROK

1 stop4h 05mVirgin Australia

일 9/1116:00ROK - MEL

1 stop4h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/9$604

목 23/1006:05MEL - ROK

1 stop5h 55mVirgin Australia

목 23/1016:00ROK - MEL

1 stop7h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$669

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수 17/914:10MEL - ROK

1 stop4h 55mVirgin Australia

수 1/1018:15ROK - MEL

1 stop5h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$591

금 19/912:10MEL - ROK

1 stop5h 30mVirgin Australia

월 22/914:55ROK - MEL

1 stop4h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/9$480

화 23/914:10MEL - ROK

1 stop4h 55mVirgin Australia

수 24/910:55ROK - MEL

1 stop7h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/9$499

화 23/921:40MEL - ROK

1 stop10h 05mVirgin Australia

일 5/414:55ROK - MEL

1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/9$537

목 2/1008:10MEL - ROK

1 stop10h 55mVirgin Australia

월 6/1008:20ROK - MEL

1 stop10h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/9$532

목 9/1006:30MEL - ROK

2 stops5h 30mVirgin Australia

월 13/1011:40ROK - MEL

1 stop6h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$585

목 23/1006:05MEL - ROK

1 stop5h 55mVirgin Australia

목 23/1016:00ROK - MEL

1 stop7h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$669

금 24/1006:05MEL - ROK

1 stop5h 55mVirgin Australia

월 27/1014:50ROK - MEL

1 stop6h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$496

금 31/1006:00MEL - ROK

1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia

금 7/1108:05ROK - MEL

1 stop11h 10mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$535

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목 23/1006:10MEL - ROK

1 stop26h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$225

화 25/1115:10MEL - ROK

1 stop4h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$235

화 23/906:00MEL - ROK

1 stop4h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/9$240

목 23/1006:00MEL - ROK

2 stops6h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$312

금 26/908:10MEL - ROK

1 stop9h 30mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$345

토 15/1107:00MEL - ROK

2 stops6h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$441

목 25/907:00MEL - ROK

2 stops12h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$448

금 26/920:40MEL - ROK

2 stops13h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$516

화 25/1118:00MEL - ROK

3 stops23h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$860

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월 27/10

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Melbourne

목 23/10

06:10-07:35

1 stop26h 25m

$225

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Melbourne

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15:10-19:05

1 stop4h 55m

$235

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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 87 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Rockhampton (average of $258). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport 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

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

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.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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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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907 reviews

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7.6

Good

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?
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 5h 55m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $496. 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 Virgin Australia is currently your cheapest option to Rockhampton, with prices starting at $422. Another option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $489 round trip. Virgin Australia is priced at 18% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Rockhampton (average of $258). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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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