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Cheap flights from Rockhampton to Melbourne Airport 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 31/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROK — MEL
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Rockhampton to Melbourne are usually found in February or January, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Rockhampton to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rockhampton (ROK) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$461

One-way from

$243

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$547
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 8/5-18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 00m total
  • Rockhampton to Melbourne
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 31/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 35m total
  • Rockhampton to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from Rockhampton to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rockhampton to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Thu 8/518:20ROK - MEL
1 stop5h 30mVirgin Australia
Sun 18/507:10MEL - ROK
1 stop10h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/3$461
Thu 8/518:20ROK - MEL
1 stop5h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/506:30MEL - ROK
2 stops11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$506
Thu 8/517:15ROK - MEL
2 stops6h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 18/512:00MEL - ROK
2 stops7h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/3$1,621

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Rockhampton to Melbourne 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 25 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rockhampton to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Rockhampton

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Melbourne

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Depart

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Price

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Thu 8/5

18:20-23:50

1 stop5h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 18/5

07:10-17:40

1 stop10h 30m

$461

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Thu 8/5

18:20-23:40

1 stop5h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 18/5

06:30-17:40

2 stops11h 10m

$506

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Thu 8/5

17:15-23:35

2 stops6h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 18/5

12:00-19:25

2 stops7h 25m

$1,621

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Mon 31/3

11:40-21:15

1 stop8h 35m

$243

RockhamptonMelbourne

ROK - MEL

ROKMEL

Rockhampton

Wed 23/4

06:30-20:35

3 stops14h 05m

$1,317

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Deals found on 24/3

Best time to book a flight from Rockhampton to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rockhampton to Melbourne Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Rockhampton to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Rockhampton to Melbourne Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 48 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 Melbourne Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rockhampton to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Rockhampton to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Rockhampton to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 65% on flights from Rockhampton to Melbourne Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 25 March 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
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Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
395 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Rockhampton to Melbourne?

    If you book a flight to Melbourne from Rockhampton, you will be flying from Rockhampton, which is the city’s only airport. Rockhampton (ROK) is located 3.1 km from the centre of Rockhampton. There are 0 flights from Rockhampton to Melbourne per day from 2 different airlines.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Rockhampton to Melbourne Airport is Virgin Australia. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $461 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $1,621. Virgin Australia is 19% 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 Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Rockhampton to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rockhampton to Melbourne 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 Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rockhampton to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Rockhampton to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 Melbourne

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Rockhampton to Melbourne. 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 25 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$448Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$528Average$731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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