How long is the flight from Rockhampton to Sydney?

Airlines like Virgin Australia fly from Rockhampton to Sydney in about 4h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Rockhampton and Sydney are separated by a distance of 1175 km. Find deals

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

Virgin Australia, at $380, was found to be the cheapest airline from Rockhampton to Sydney. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Qantas Airways. Virgin Australia is 20% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination. Find deals

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Rockhampton to Sydney flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, 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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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

Flights from Rockhampton to Sydney 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 Sydney.

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

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 55 days in advance to save up to 18% 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 55 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 Rockhampton to Sydney 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $449, or $474 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Sydney from Rockhampton. Prices for February average $479 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $377. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of April. Opting for a February flight can save you 9% on your journey compared to booking in April

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

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Rockhampton to Sydney?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Rockhampton to Sydney flights typically cost between $450 and $569 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $432 on Virgin Australia (30 Sept-7 Oct). Find deals

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Rockhampton to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in February or May, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Round-trip from	$432
One-way from	$215
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Average price	$504

Virgin Australia
30/9-7/10
2 total stops
15h 10m total
Rockhampton to Sydney

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3h 50m total
Rockhampton to Sydney

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Cheapest flights from Rockhampton to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rockhampton to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.

Tue 30/918:15ROK - SYD

1 stop4h 05mVirgin Australia

Tue 7/1021:30SYD - ROK

1 stop11h 05mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$432

Tue 30/918:15ROK - SYD

1 stop4h 05mVirgin Australia

Wed 8/1007:30SYD - ROK

1 stop4h 30mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$443

Mon 29/910:50ROK - SYD

1 stop6h 50mVirgin Australia

Thu 2/1006:30SYD - ROK

1 stop3h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$486

Thu 30/1007:15ROK - SYD

1 stop14h 10mVirgin Australia

Thu 6/1106:00SYD - ROK

1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$528

Thu 20/1107:15ROK - SYD

1 stop6h 25mVirgin Australia

Mon 24/1116:00SYD - ROK

1 stop4h 05mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$531

Mon 27/1014:50ROK - SYD

2 stops6h 35mVirgin Australia

Sat 1/1107:30SYD - ROK

1 stop3h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$675

Wed 29/1010:50ROK - SYD

2 stops7h 40mVirgin Australia

Wed 5/1107:30SYD - ROK

1 stop3h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$692

Thu 20/1120:00ROK - SYD

1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 24/1116:00SYD - ROK

1 stop4h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$696

Mon 29/908:30ROK - SYD

1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 8/1019:00SYD - ROK

1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$702

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Tue 6/112:50ROK - SYD

1 stop4h 50mVirgin Australia

Thu 8/110:00SYD - ROK

1 stop10h 05mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$471

Fri 27/206:30ROK - SYD

1 stop4h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/321:30SYD - ROK

1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$582

Mon 29/910:50ROK - SYD

1 stop6h 50mVirgin Australia

Thu 2/1006:30SYD - ROK

1 stop3h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$486

Thu 30/1007:15ROK - SYD

1 stop14h 10mVirgin Australia

Thu 6/1106:00SYD - ROK

1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$528

Thu 20/1107:15ROK - SYD

1 stop6h 25mVirgin Australia

Mon 24/1116:00SYD - ROK

1 stop4h 05mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$531

Thu 20/1120:00ROK - SYD

1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 24/1116:00SYD - ROK

1 stop4h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$696

Tue 30/912:50ROK - SYD

1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia

Tue 7/1021:30SYD - ROK

1 stop14h 30mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$533

Wed 1/1008:30ROK - SYD

1 stop4h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 8/1021:30SYD - ROK

1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$702

Fri 27/208:05ROK - SYD

1 stop24h 05mVirgin Australia

Mon 2/316:00SYD - ROK

1 stop16h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$567

Mon 29/908:30ROK - SYD

1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 8/1019:00SYD - ROK

1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$702

One-way flights from Rockhampton to Sydney
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Wed 15/1014:50ROK - SYD

1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$215

Fri 21/1108:05ROK - SYD

1 stop4h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$240

Thu 20/1107:15ROK - SYD

1 stop4h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$297

Thu 30/1007:15ROK - SYD

1 stop14h 10mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$326

Wed 15/1010:15ROK - SYD

2 stops10h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$449

Thu 30/1016:00ROK - SYD

2 stops14h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$479

Thu 20/1110:15ROK - SYD

2 stops10h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$497

Sun 19/1017:15ROK - SYD

2 stops13h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$540

Fri 21/1116:00ROK - SYD

3 stops14h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$675

Sun 19/1016:00ROK - SYD

3 stops18h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$974

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RockhamptonSydney

ROK - SYD

ROKSYD

Rockhampton

Tue 6/1

12:50-18:40

1 stop4h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/1

10:00-19:05

1 stop10h 05m

$471

RockhamptonSydney

ROK - SYD

ROKSYD

Rockhampton

Mon 29/9

10:50-17:40

1 stop6h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/10

06:30-10:15

1 stop3h 45m

$486

RockhamptonSydney

ROK - SYD

ROKSYD

Rockhampton

Thu 30/10

07:15-22:25

1 stop14h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/11

06:00-10:15

1 stop5h 15m

$528

RockhamptonSydney

ROK - SYD

ROKSYD

Rockhampton

Thu 20/11

07:15-14:40

1 stop6h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/11

16:00-19:05

1 stop4h 05m

$531

RockhamptonSydney

ROK - SYD

ROKSYD

Rockhampton

Tue 30/9

12:50-16:40

1 stop3h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/10

21:30-11:00

1 stop14h 30m

$533

RockhamptonSydney

ROK - SYD

ROKSYD

Rockhampton

Fri 27/2

08:05-09:10

1 stop24h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/3

16:00-07:25

1 stop16h 25m

$567

RockhamptonSydney

ROK - SYD

ROKSYD

Rockhampton

Fri 27/2

06:30-12:15

1 stop4h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/3

21:30-07:25

1 stop10h 55m

$582

RockhamptonSydney

ROK - SYD

ROKSYD

Rockhampton

Thu 20/11

20:00-07:35

1 stop10h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/11

16:00-19:05

1 stop4h 05m

$696

RockhamptonSydney

ROK - SYD

ROKSYD

Rockhampton

Wed 1/10

08:30-13:00

1 stop4h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/10

21:30-07:35

1 stop11h 05m

$702

RockhamptonSydney

ROK - SYD

ROKSYD

Rockhampton

Mon 29/9

08:30-15:50

1 stop7h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/10

19:00-07:35

1 stop13h 35m

$702

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

The price you pay for your flight from Rockhampton to Sydney may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 79 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 Rockhampton to Sydney?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rockhampton to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Rockhampton to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 ROK to SYD?

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 51% on flights from Rockhampton to Sydney by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways from Rockhampton to Sydney by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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Reviews

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

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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Reviews

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

Good

905 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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Reviews

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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How long is the flight from Rockhampton to Sydney?
Airlines like Virgin Australia fly from Rockhampton to Sydney in about 4h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Rockhampton and Sydney are separated by a distance of 1175 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rockhampton to Sydney round-trip?
Virgin Australia, at $380, was found to be the cheapest airline from Rockhampton to Sydney. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Qantas Airways. Virgin Australia is 20% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Rockhampton to Sydney that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Rockhampton to Sydney flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Rockhampton to Sydney?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rockhampton to Sydney.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Rockhampton to Sydney?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rockhampton to Sydney 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 Rockhampton to Sydney?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rockhampton to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Rockhampton to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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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