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Cheap flights from Sydney to Rockhampton from $219

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 14/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — ROK
9 Sep — 16 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 10 August 2026.

Tue 1/909:00 -
1 stop5h 15m
Fri 4/917:30 -
1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 8/8$434
Fri 4/917:00 -
1 stop4h 35m
Fri 11/915:00 -
1 stop3h 40m
Deal found 6/8$437
Mon 31/806:30 -
1 stop3h 45m
Fri 4/915:00 -
1 stop3h 10m
Deal found 7/8$438
Fri 11/906:30 -
1 stop3h 45m
Mon 21/915:00 -
1 stop4h 40m
Deal found 6/8$440
Sun 30/810:00 -
1 stop6h 45m
Fri 4/911:00 -
1 stop6h 40m
Deal found 9/8$441
Sat 8/808:00 -
1 stop6h 15m
Wed 12/811:00 -
1 stop3h 40m
Deal found 7/8$509
Thu 13/806:30 -
1 stop3h 45m
Fri 14/817:30 -
1 stop4h 10m
Deal found 9/8$511
Fri 14/810:00 -
1 stop6h 45m
Sun 16/817:30 -
1 stop3h 10m
Deal found 10/8$522
Thu 3/921:00 -
2 stops13h 15m
Thu 10/907:10 -
1 stop3h 30m
Deal found 6/8$586
Tue 3/1116:00 -
1 stop6h 35m
Sat 7/1106:40 -
2 stops7h 45m
Deal found 9/8$639
Fri 11/922:00 -
2 stops12h 15m
Sun 20/917:30 -
1 stop3h 10m
Deal found 6/8$669
Sat 5/908:00 -
1 stop6h 15m
Sun 6/915:00 -
2 stops6h 55m
Deal found 5/8$694

Find 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 10 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$434

One-way from

$219

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$464
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 1/9-4/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 10h 05m total
  • Sydney to Rockhampton
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 14/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 15m total
  • Sydney to Rockhampton
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($16 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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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 10 August 2026.
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SydneyRockhampton

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ROK Rockhampton

SYDROK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/9

06:30-10:15

1 stop3h 45m

Rockhampton

Sun 20/9

17:30-20:40

1 stop3h 10m

$434

SydneyRockhampton

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ROK Rockhampton

SYDROK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 4/9

17:00-21:35

1 stop4h 35m

Rockhampton

Fri 11/9

15:00-18:40

1 stop3h 40m

$437

SydneyRockhampton

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ROK Rockhampton

SYDROK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/9

08:00-14:15

1 stop6h 15m

Rockhampton

Sun 6/9

17:30-22:20

1 stop4h 50m

$438

SydneyRockhampton

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ROK Rockhampton

SYDROK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 31/8

06:30-10:15

1 stop3h 45m

Rockhampton

Fri 4/9

15:00-18:10

1 stop3h 10m

$438

SydneyRockhampton

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ROK Rockhampton

SYDROK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/8

10:30-16:45

1 stop6h 15m

Rockhampton

Fri 28/8

15:00-18:10

1 stop3h 10m

$440

SydneyRockhampton

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ROK Rockhampton

SYDROK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/9

06:30-10:15

1 stop3h 45m

Rockhampton

Mon 21/9

15:00-19:40

1 stop4h 40m

$440

SydneyRockhampton

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ROK Rockhampton

SYDROK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 13/9

08:00-14:15

1 stop6h 15m

Rockhampton

Mon 14/9

11:00-17:40

1 stop6h 40m

$441

SydneyRockhampton

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ROK Rockhampton

SYDROK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 30/8

10:00-16:45

1 stop6h 45m

Rockhampton

Fri 4/9

11:00-17:40

1 stop6h 40m

$441

SydneyRockhampton

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ROK Rockhampton

SYDROK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/8

06:30-10:15

1 stop3h 45m

Rockhampton

Fri 14/8

17:30-21:40

1 stop4h 10m

$511

SydneyRockhampton

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ROK Rockhampton

SYDROK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/8

10:00-16:45

1 stop6h 45m

Rockhampton

Sun 16/8

17:30-20:40

1 stop3h 10m

$522

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Rockhampton

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 73 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Rockhampton (average of $440). Flying from Sydney to Rockhampton in September is currently the most expensive (average of $530). 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 Sydney to Rockhampton?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Rockhampton flights typically cost between $447 and $512 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $434 on Virgin Australia (1 Sept–4 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 10 August 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
470 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

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

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

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
1,081 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
470 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

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 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 3h 45m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $434. Airlines will cover a distance of 1175 km.

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

    Currently priced at $399, Virgin Australia will fly you from Sydney to Rockhampton and back. In addition to Virgin Australia, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Qantas Airways for as low as $615. 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Rockhampton (average of $440). Flying from Sydney to Rockhampton in September is currently the most expensive (average of $530). 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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Virgin Australia flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Rockhampton
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Top 2 airlines flying from Sydney to Rockhampton

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 10 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$401Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$615Average$715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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