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Cheap flights from Sydney to Rockhampton from $242

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 13/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — ROK
7 Feb — 14 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Rockhampton

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) 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 8 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$439

One-way from

$245

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$439
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 8/5-11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 9h 40m total
  • Sydney to Rockhampton
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 22/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 15m total
  • Sydney to Rockhampton
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($64 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Rockhampton
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Rockhampton. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 January 2026.

Fri 8/514:00SYD - ROK
1 stop5h 00mVirgin Australia
Mon 11/515:00ROK - SYD
1 stop4h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 7/1$439
Mon 26/107:30SYD - ROK
1 stop3h 45mVirgin Australia
Fri 30/108:05ROK - SYD
1 stop5h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 5/1$447
Thu 8/116:00SYD - ROK
1 stop4h 05mVirgin Australia
Tue 20/112:50ROK - SYD
1 stop4h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 7/1$450
Wed 27/506:30SYD - ROK
1 stop3h 55mVirgin Australia
Sat 30/511:00ROK - SYD
1 stop5h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 5/1$468
Thu 22/109:00SYD - ROK
1 stop4h 15mVirgin Australia
Sun 25/112:50ROK - SYD
1 stop4h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 7/1$475
Wed 21/115:00SYD - ROK
1 stop5h 05mVirgin Australia
Sat 24/112:50ROK - SYD
1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/1$481
Tue 20/109:00SYD - ROK
1 stop4h 15mVirgin Australia
Wed 21/110:50ROK - SYD
1 stop5h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/1$482
Thu 15/108:00SYD - ROK
1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia
Sun 18/112:50ROK - SYD
1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 7/1$494
Fri 30/107:00SYD - ROK
1 stop4h 15mVirgin Australia
Fri 30/112:50ROK - SYD
1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 5/1$497
Thu 8/116:00SYD - ROK
1 stop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/114:45ROK - SYD
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$571
Wed 7/116:00SYD - ROK
1 stop4h 05mVirgin Australia
Sun 11/110:50ROK - SYD
1 stop6h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/1$574

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney 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 8 January 2026.
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Price

SydneyRockhampton

SYD - ROK

SYDROK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/5

14:00-19:00

1 stop5h 00m

Rockhampton

Mon 11/5

15:00-19:40

1 stop4h 40m

$439

SydneyRockhampton

SYD - ROK

SYDROK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 26/1

07:30-10:15

1 stop3h 45m

Rockhampton

Fri 30/1

08:05-14:40

1 stop5h 35m

$447

SydneyRockhampton

SYD - ROK

SYDROK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 22/1

08:00-12:15

1 stop5h 15m

Rockhampton

Sun 25/1

12:50-20:40

1 stop6h 50m

$456

SydneyRockhampton

SYD - ROK

SYDROK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/5

06:30-10:25

1 stop3h 55m

Rockhampton

Sat 30/5

11:00-16:40

1 stop5h 40m

$468

SydneyRockhampton

SYD - ROK

SYDROK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/1

09:00-12:15

1 stop4h 15m

Rockhampton

Wed 21/1

10:50-17:40

1 stop5h 50m

$482

SydneyRockhampton

SYD - ROK

SYDROK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 30/1

07:00-10:15

1 stop4h 15m

Rockhampton

Fri 30/1

12:50-17:40

1 stop3h 50m

$497

SydneyRockhampton

SYD - ROK

SYDROK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/1

16:00-19:05

1 stop4h 05m

Rockhampton

Sat 24/1

10:50-19:25

2 stops7h 35m

$656

SydneyRockhampton

SYD - ROK

SYDROK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 22/1

10:05-18:30

2 stops9h 25m

Rockhampton

Sun 25/1

12:50-17:40

1 stop3h 50m

$683

SydneyRockhampton

SYD - ROK

SYDROK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/1

09:00-14:10

1 stop6h 10m

$242

SydneyRockhampton

SYD - ROK

SYDROK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/1

07:00-10:15

1 stop4h 15m

$285

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Rockhampton

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Rockhampton. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Rockhampton, you should look to book at least 74 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Rockhampton (average of $248). Flying from Sydney to Rockhampton in January is currently the most expensive (average of $340). 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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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 8 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways 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.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
968 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Rockhampton. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Rockhampton?

    A quick flight from Sydney to Rockhampton can take about 5h. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $439. Airlines will cover a distance of 1175 km.

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

    Currently priced at $369, 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 $372. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Rockhampton for 18% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Rockhampton?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Rockhampton.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Rockhampton?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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 Sydney to Rockhampton?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Rockhampton (average of $248). Flying from Sydney to Rockhampton in January is currently the most expensive (average of $340). 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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Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Sydney 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 8 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$373Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$520Average$692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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