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Cheap flights from Rockhampton to Sydney from $243

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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROK — SYD
3 Jun — 10 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 4 May 2026.

Fri 5/611:00
ROK
-
SYD
1 stop5h 40m
Virgin Australia
Mon 8/610:00
SYD
-
ROK
1 stop7h 45m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 2/5$431
Thu 27/808:30
ROK
-
SYD
1 stop4h 10m
Virgin Australia
Fri 4/914:00
SYD
-
ROK
1 stop5h 00m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 1/5$434
Fri 17/718:30
ROK
-
SYD
1 stop3h 50m
Virgin Australia
Sat 25/706:00
SYD
-
ROK
1 stop4h 25m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 1/5$436
Sat 6/611:00
ROK
-
SYD
1 stop5h 40m
Virgin Australia
Mon 8/610:00
SYD
-
ROK
1 stop7h 45m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 29/4$437
Tue 28/711:00
ROK
-
SYD
1 stop3h 40m
Virgin Australia
Fri 7/808:00
SYD
-
ROK
1 stop4h 25m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 3/5$440
Tue 18/807:05
ROK
-
SYD
1 stop5h 35m
Virgin Australia
Wed 19/810:00
SYD
-
ROK
1 stop4h 25m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 29/4$466
Wed 13/513:00
ROK
-
SYD
1 stop5h 10m
Virgin Australia
Wed 20/508:00
SYD
-
ROK
1 stop4h 25m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 3/5$499
Mon 18/518:30
ROK
-
SYD
1 stop3h 50m
Virgin Australia
Fri 22/507:30
SYD
-
ROK
1 stop4h 55m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 3/5$512

Find flight deals from Rockhampton to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rockhampton (ROK) to Sydney (SYD). 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 4 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$431

One-way from

$243

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$420
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 5/6-8/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 25m total
  • Rockhampton to Sydney
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 9/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 35m total
  • Rockhampton to Sydney
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

RockhamptonSydney

ROK - SYD

ROKSYD

Rockhampton

Fri 17/7

18:30-22:20

1 stop3h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/7

06:00-10:25

1 stop4h 25m

$436

RockhamptonSydney

ROK - SYD

ROKSYD

Rockhampton

Sat 6/6

11:00-16:40

1 stop5h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/6

10:00-17:45

1 stop7h 45m

$437

RockhamptonSydney

ROK - SYD

ROKSYD

Rockhampton

Tue 28/7

11:00-14:40

1 stop3h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 7/8

08:00-12:25

1 stop4h 25m

$440

RockhamptonSydney

ROK - SYD

ROKSYD

Rockhampton

Sun 11/10

18:00-22:20

1 stop3h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 22/10

07:30-10:25

1 stop3h 55m

$440
Fastest return journey

RockhamptonSydney

ROK - SYD

ROKSYD

Rockhampton

Thu 27/8

08:30-11:40

1 stop3h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 4/9

15:00-19:00

1 stop4h 00m

$441

RockhamptonSydney

ROK - SYD

ROKSYD

Rockhampton

Tue 18/8

07:05-12:40

1 stop5h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/8

10:00-14:25

1 stop4h 25m

$466

RockhamptonSydney

ROK - SYD

ROKSYD

Rockhampton

Sat 16/5

07:05-11:40

1 stop4h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 20/5

07:00-14:25

1 stop7h 25m

$574

RockhamptonSydney

ROK - SYD

ROKSYD

Rockhampton

Mon 18/5

18:30-22:20

1 stop3h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 22/5

20:45-10:25

2 stops13h 40m

$692
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

RockhamptonSydney

ROK - SYD

ROKSYD

Rockhampton

Sat 9/5

07:05-13:40

1 stop6h 35m

$243

RockhamptonSydney

ROK - SYD

ROKSYD

Rockhampton

Sat 9/5

10:15-21:05

2 stops10h 50m

$376

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

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 39 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 $420). Flying from Rockhampton to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $527). 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 Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 4 May 2026.
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
451 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

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
451 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
451 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

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
1,030 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
451 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

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 Rockhampton to Sydney. 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 Rockhampton to Sydney?

    Airlines like Virgin Australia fly from Rockhampton to Sydney in about 3h 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?

    Qantas Airways, at $324, was found to be the cheapest airline from Rockhampton to Sydney. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Virgin Australia. Qantas Airways is 30% 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 $420). Flying from Rockhampton to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $527). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Rockhampton to Sydney

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Rockhampton to Sydney. 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 4 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$324Average$734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$372Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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