How long is the flight from Sydney to Rockhampton?

A quick flight from Sydney to Rockhampton can take about 4h 30m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $432. Airlines will cover a distance of 1175 km. Find deals

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

Currently priced at $383, Qantas Airways will fly you from Sydney to Rockhampton and back. In addition to Qantas Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Virgin Australia for as low as $385. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Rockhampton for 18% less than the average price by searching for these airlines. Find deals

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Rockhampton flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday 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 is the cheapest day to fly return from Sydney to Rockhampton?

Flights from Sydney to Rockhampton are generally found to be more expensive on Saturday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Rockhampton.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Rockhampton?

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 35 days in advance to save up to 23% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 35 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Sydney to Rockhampton 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $462, or $490 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Rockhampton?

Flights from Sydney to Rockhampton lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Sydney to Rockhampton in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at $362.

Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Rockhampton that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Rockhampton flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Rockhampton are usually found in February or March, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Rockhampton

Round-trip from	$432
One-way from	$217
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$498

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11h 55m total
Sydney to Rockhampton

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3h 45m total
Sydney to Rockhampton

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ven 10/1007:30SYD - ROK

1 stop4h 30mVirgin Australia

mer 15/1008:15ROK - SYD

1 stop7h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 24/8$432

gio 6/1120:00SYD - ROK

1 stop12h 25mVirgin Australia

dom 9/1116:00ROK - SYD

1 stop14h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 26/8$442

sab 11/1007:00SYD - ROK

1 stop5h 00mVirgin Australia

sab 18/1011:40ROK - SYD

1 stop6h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 26/8$447

dom 12/1010:30SYD - ROK

1 stop22h 10mVirgin Australia

gio 16/1008:15ROK - SYD

1 stop4h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 26/8$478

lun 17/1118:00SYD - ROK

1 stop17h 15mVirgin Australia

ven 21/1108:05ROK - SYD

1 stop3h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 26/8$479

dom 7/908:00SYD - ROK

1 stop11h 05mVirgin Australia

dom 12/1012:50ROK - SYD

1 stop7h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 25/8$486

ven 10/1008:00SYD - ROK

1 stop4h 00mVirgin Australia

ven 17/1008:15ROK - SYD

1 stop12h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 25/8$498

mar 9/907:30SYD - ROK

1 stop4h 45mVirgin Australia

sab 13/912:50ROK - SYD

1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 25/8$510

lun 13/1007:00SYD - ROK

1 stop25h 35mVirgin Australia

ven 17/1008:15ROK - SYD

1 stop12h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 26/8$523

mar 23/1216:00SYD - ROK

1 stop4h 05mVirgin Australia

dom 28/1214:50ROK - SYD

1 stop4h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 26/8$610

ven 10/1008:30SYD - ROK

1 stop3h 30mMultiple Airlines

mer 15/1010:15ROK - SYD

2 stops9h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/8$681

mar 9/906:30SYD - ROK

1 stop5h 45mMultiple Airlines

sab 13/910:15ROK - SYD

2 stops6h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/8$692

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ven 10/1007:30SYD - ROK

1 stop4h 30mVirgin Australia

mer 15/1008:15ROK - SYD

1 stop7h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 24/8$432

ven 10/1008:30SYD - ROK

1 stop3h 30mMultiple Airlines

mer 15/1010:15ROK - SYD

2 stops9h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/8$681

gio 6/1120:00SYD - ROK

1 stop12h 25mVirgin Australia

dom 9/1116:00ROK - SYD

1 stop14h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 26/8$442

sab 11/1007:00SYD - ROK

1 stop5h 00mVirgin Australia

sab 18/1011:40ROK - SYD

1 stop6h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 26/8$447

dom 12/1010:30SYD - ROK

1 stop22h 10mVirgin Australia

gio 16/1008:15ROK - SYD

1 stop4h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 26/8$478

lun 17/1118:00SYD - ROK

1 stop17h 15mVirgin Australia

ven 21/1108:05ROK - SYD

1 stop3h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 26/8$479

mar 9/906:30SYD - ROK

1 stop5h 45mMultiple Airlines

sab 13/910:15ROK - SYD

2 stops6h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/8$692

dom 7/908:00SYD - ROK

1 stop11h 05mVirgin Australia

dom 12/1012:50ROK - SYD

1 stop7h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 25/8$486

ven 10/1008:00SYD - ROK

1 stop4h 00mVirgin Australia

ven 17/1008:15ROK - SYD

1 stop12h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 25/8$498

mar 9/907:30SYD - ROK

1 stop4h 45mVirgin Australia

sab 13/912:50ROK - SYD

1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 25/8$510

lun 13/1007:00SYD - ROK

1 stop25h 35mVirgin Australia

ven 17/1008:15ROK - SYD

1 stop12h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 26/8$523

mar 23/1216:00SYD - ROK

1 stop4h 05mVirgin Australia

dom 28/1214:50ROK - SYD

1 stop4h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 26/8$610

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dom 31/818:30SYD - ROK

1 stop13h 15mVirgin Australia

sab 6/912:50ROK - SYD

1 stop5h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 25/8$749

dom 31/818:30SYD - ROK

2 stops15h 45mMultiple Airlines

sab 6/917:15ROK - SYD

1 stop5h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/8$994

dom 31/810:35SYD - ROK

2 stops7h 50mQantas Airways

sab 6/914:20ROK - SYD

2 stops6h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 25/8$1,244

dom 7/908:00SYD - ROK

1 stop11h 05mVirgin Australia

dom 12/1012:50ROK - SYD

1 stop7h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 25/8$486

dom 7/909:55SYD - ROK

2 stops33h 25mAir New Zealand

dom 12/1019:50ROK - SYD

2 stops35h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25/8$1,876

mar 9/907:30SYD - ROK

1 stop4h 45mVirgin Australia

sab 13/912:50ROK - SYD

1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 25/8$510

mar 9/906:30SYD - ROK

1 stop5h 45mMultiple Airlines

sab 13/910:15ROK - SYD

2 stops6h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/8$692

mar 9/918:45SYD - ROK

2 stops16h 55mAir New Zealand

sab 13/906:30ROK - SYD

2 stops28h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25/8$2,159

One-way flights from Sydney to Rockhampton
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sab 15/1107:30SYD - ROK

1 stop3h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 25/8$217

gio 25/906:30SYD - ROK

1 stop12h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 26/8$222

ven 5/915:00SYD - ROK

1 stop4h 05mVirgin Australia

Deal found 26/8$234

ven 10/1008:00SYD - ROK

1 stop4h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 26/8$245

dom 7/908:00SYD - ROK

1 stop11h 05mVirgin Australia

Deal found 25/8$264

lun 15/1220:30SYD - ROK

1 stop23h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 26/8$288

lun 1/917:00SYD - ROK

1 stop14h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 26/8$302

lun 19/107:00SYD - ROK

2 stops8h 10mVirgin Australia

Deal found 25/8$410

lun 15/1220:10SYD - ROK

2 stops15h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 24/8$464

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SydneyRockhampton

SYD - ROK

SYDROK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ven 10/10

07:30-11:00

1 stop4h 30m

Rockhampton

mer 15/10

08:15-16:40

1 stop7h 25m

$432

SydneyRockhampton

SYD - ROK

SYDROK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

gio 6/11

20:00-07:25

1 stop12h 25m

Rockhampton

dom 9/11

16:00-07:40

1 stop14h 40m

$442

SydneyRockhampton

SYD - ROK

SYDROK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

sab 11/10

07:00-11:00

1 stop5h 00m

Rockhampton

sab 18/10

11:40-18:40

1 stop6h 00m

$447

SydneyRockhampton

SYD - ROK

SYDROK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dom 12/10

10:30-07:40

1 stop22h 10m

Rockhampton

gio 16/10

08:15-13:40

1 stop4h 25m

$478

SydneyRockhampton

SYD - ROK

SYDROK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun 17/11

18:00-10:15

1 stop17h 15m

Rockhampton

ven 21/11

08:05-12:40

1 stop3h 35m

$479

SydneyRockhampton

SYD - ROK

SYDROK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dom 7/9

08:00-19:05

1 stop11h 05m

Rockhampton

dom 12/10

12:50-21:40

1 stop7h 50m

$486

SydneyRockhampton

SYD - ROK

SYDROK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ven 10/10

08:00-11:00

1 stop4h 00m

Rockhampton

ven 17/10

08:15-21:40

1 stop12h 25m

$498

SydneyRockhampton

SYD - ROK

SYDROK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mar 9/9

07:30-12:15

1 stop4h 45m

Rockhampton

sab 13/9

12:50-16:40

1 stop3h 50m

$510

SydneyRockhampton

SYD - ROK

SYDROK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun 13/10

07:00-07:35

1 stop25h 35m

Rockhampton

ven 17/10

08:15-21:40

1 stop12h 25m

$523

SydneyRockhampton

SYD - ROK

SYDROK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mar 23/12

16:00-19:05

1 stop4h 05m

Rockhampton

dom 28/12

14:50-20:40

1 stop4h 50m

$610

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney 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 Sydney to Rockhampton?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Rockhampton (average of $258). Flying from Sydney 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 SYD to ROK?

It’s optimal to fly from Sydney to Rockhampton in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 12% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rockhampton

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia from Sydney to Rockhampton. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

Virgin Australia

7.5

Good

415 reviews

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

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How long is the flight from Sydney to Rockhampton?
A quick flight from Sydney to Rockhampton can take about 4h 30m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $432. Airlines will cover a distance of 1175 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Rockhampton round-trip?
Currently priced at $383, Qantas Airways will fly you from Sydney to Rockhampton and back. In addition to Qantas Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Virgin Australia for as low as $385. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Rockhampton for 18% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Rockhampton?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Rockhampton (average of $258). Flying from Sydney 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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