How long is the flight from Rockhampton to Sydney?

Airlines like Virgin Australia fly from Rockhampton to Sydney in about 3h 25m. 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 $389, 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 18 days in advance to save up to 8% 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 18 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 $452, or $484 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 $488 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $385. 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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Virgin Australia
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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 29 August 2025.

Thu 9/1008:15ROK - SYD

1 stop3h 25mVirgin Australia

Tue 14/1015:00SYD - ROK

1 stop5h 05mVirgin Australia

Deal found 27/8$406

Mon 15/918:15ROK - SYD

1 stop3h 25mVirgin Australia

Sun 21/908:00SYD - ROK

1 stop11h 05mVirgin Australia

Deal found 27/8$506

Fri 17/1008:15ROK - SYD

1 stop12h 25mVirgin Australia

Sat 18/1007:00SYD - ROK

1 stop5h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 28/8$517

Mon 29/1208:05ROK - SYD

1 stop7h 35mVirgin Australia

Sat 3/108:30SYD - ROK

1 stop4h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 27/8$546

Thu 4/908:30ROK - SYD

1 stop13h 50mVirgin Australia

Sat 6/907:30SYD - ROK

1 stop4h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 27/8$550

Thu 25/907:05ROK - SYD

1 stop13h 35mVirgin Australia

Thu 2/1007:00SYD - ROK

1 stop12h 05mVirgin Australia

Deal found 28/8$576

Thu 20/1107:15ROK - SYD

1 stop6h 25mVirgin Australia

Mon 24/1111:00SYD - ROK

1 stop4h 10mVirgin Australia

Deal found 26/8$642

Fri 12/910:50ROK - SYD

1 stop11h 30mVirgin Australia

Mon 15/919:00SYD - ROK

1 stop12h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 28/8$676

Mon 15/908:30ROK - SYD

1 stop5h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 21/911:40SYD - ROK

2 stops6h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8$690

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Thu 9/1008:15ROK - SYD

1 stop3h 25mVirgin Australia

Tue 14/1015:00SYD - ROK

1 stop5h 05mVirgin Australia

Deal found 27/8$406

Mon 20/1012:50ROK - SYD

1 stop5h 50mVirgin Australia

Fri 24/1007:30SYD - ROK

1 stop12h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 28/8$412

Mon 20/1016:00ROK - SYD

1 stop3h 40mVirgin Australia

Thu 23/1021:30SYD - ROK

1 stop11h 05mVirgin Australia

Deal found 28/8$429

Mon 6/1008:20ROK - SYD

1 stop3h 45mVirgin Australia

Sat 11/1008:00SYD - ROK

1 stop4h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 28/8$440

Tue 7/1008:15ROK - SYD

1 stop7h 25mVirgin Australia

Sat 11/1008:00SYD - ROK

1 stop4h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 28/8$440

Wed 1/1008:30ROK - SYD

1 stop3h 10mVirgin Australia

Tue 7/1021:30SYD - ROK

1 stop14h 30mVirgin Australia

Deal found 28/8$463

Sat 4/1010:50ROK - SYD

1 stop21h 50mVirgin Australia

Wed 8/1008:00SYD - ROK

1 stop4h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 29/8$466

Mon 15/918:15ROK - SYD

1 stop3h 25mVirgin Australia

Sun 21/908:00SYD - ROK

1 stop11h 05mVirgin Australia

Deal found 27/8$506

Fri 17/1008:15ROK - SYD

1 stop12h 25mVirgin Australia

Sat 18/1007:00SYD - ROK

1 stop5h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 28/8$517

Mon 29/1208:05ROK - SYD

1 stop7h 35mVirgin Australia

Sat 3/108:30SYD - ROK

1 stop4h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 27/8$546

Thu 25/907:05ROK - SYD

1 stop13h 35mVirgin Australia

Thu 2/1007:00SYD - ROK

1 stop12h 05mVirgin Australia

Deal found 28/8$576

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Thu 4/908:30ROK - SYD

1 stop13h 50mVirgin Australia

Sat 6/907:30SYD - ROK

1 stop4h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 27/8$550

Thu 4/908:30ROK - SYD

1 stop3h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 6/906:00SYD - ROK

2 stops7h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8$878

Fri 12/910:50ROK - SYD

1 stop11h 30mVirgin Australia

Mon 15/919:00SYD - ROK

1 stop12h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 28/8$676

Fri 12/915:50ROK - SYD

2 stops5h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 15/920:00SYD - ROK

1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/8$866

Mon 15/918:15ROK - SYD

1 stop3h 25mVirgin Australia

Sun 21/908:00SYD - ROK

1 stop11h 05mVirgin Australia

Deal found 27/8$506

Mon 15/908:30ROK - SYD

1 stop5h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 21/911:40SYD - ROK

2 stops6h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8$690

Mon 15/906:30ROK - SYD

2 stops26h 15mAir New Zealand

Sun 21/918:45SYD - ROK

2 stops37h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 27/8$2,183

Thu 25/907:05ROK - SYD

1 stop13h 35mVirgin Australia

Thu 2/1007:00SYD - ROK

1 stop12h 05mVirgin Australia

Deal found 28/8$576

Thu 25/908:30ROK - SYD

2 stops24h 15mAir New Zealand

Thu 2/1017:45SYD - ROK

2 stops26h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 28/8$2,379

One-way flights from Rockhampton to Sydney
Search for one-way flight options from Rockhampton to Sydney. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

Mon 29/912:50ROK - SYD

1 stop4h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 28/8$199

Wed 15/1008:15ROK - SYD

1 stop22h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 27/8$216

Mon 1/910:50ROK - SYD

1 stop6h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 28/8$224

Mon 15/914:55ROK - SYD

1 stop7h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 27/8$231

Thu 16/1008:15ROK - SYD

1 stop9h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 27/8$239

Sun 16/1116:00ROK - SYD

2 stops14h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 26/8$368

Mon 29/918:15ROK - SYD

2 stops13h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/8$369

Thu 16/1010:15ROK - SYD

2 stops10h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8$521

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RockhamptonSydney

ROK - SYD

ROKSYD

Rockhampton

Thu 9/10

08:15-12:40

1 stop3h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/10

15:00-19:05

1 stop5h 05m

$406

RockhamptonSydney

ROK - SYD

ROKSYD

Rockhampton

Mon 20/10

12:50-19:40

1 stop5h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/10

07:30-19:05

1 stop12h 35m

$412

RockhamptonSydney

ROK - SYD

ROKSYD

Rockhampton

Mon 20/10

16:00-20:40

1 stop3h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/10

21:30-07:35

1 stop11h 05m

$429

RockhamptonSydney

ROK - SYD

ROKSYD

Rockhampton

Mon 6/10

08:20-13:05

1 stop3h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/10

08:00-11:00

1 stop4h 00m

$440

RockhamptonSydney

ROK - SYD

ROKSYD

Rockhampton

Tue 7/10

08:15-16:40

1 stop7h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/10

08:00-11:00

1 stop4h 00m

$440

RockhamptonSydney

ROK - SYD

ROKSYD

Rockhampton

Wed 1/10

08:30-11:40

1 stop3h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/10

21:30-11:00

1 stop14h 30m

$463

RockhamptonSydney

ROK - SYD

ROKSYD

Rockhampton

Sat 4/10

10:50-08:40

1 stop21h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/10

08:00-11:00

1 stop4h 00m

$466

RockhamptonSydney

ROK - SYD

ROKSYD

Rockhampton

Mon 15/9

18:15-21:40

1 stop3h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 21/9

08:00-19:05

1 stop11h 05m

$506

RockhamptonSydney

ROK - SYD

ROKSYD

Rockhampton

Fri 17/10

08:15-21:40

1 stop12h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/10

07:00-11:00

1 stop5h 00m

$517

RockhamptonSydney

ROK - SYD

ROKSYD

Rockhampton

Mon 29/12

08:05-16:40

1 stop7h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 3/1

08:30-12:15

1 stop4h 45m

$546

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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 Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia 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.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

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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

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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.

Virgin Australia

7.5

Good

415 reviews

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.

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How long is the flight from Rockhampton to Sydney?
Airlines like Virgin Australia fly from Rockhampton to Sydney in about 3h 25m. 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 $389, 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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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Rockhampton to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in February or March, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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