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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Rockhampton from $245

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 31/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ROK
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Rockhampton are usually found in April or May, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Rockhampton

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$481

One-way from

$245

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$565
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 21/2-28/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Rockhampton
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 31/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Rockhampton
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High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Rockhampton
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Rockhampton. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Fri 21/209:10MEL - ROK
1 stop10h 55mVirgin Australia
Fri 28/207:15ROK - MEL
1 stop5h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/1$481
Mon 3/307:05MEL - ROK
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/316:00ROK - MEL
1 stop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$500
Mon 3/314:00MEL - ROK
2 stops6h 20mQantas Airways
Mon 10/306:30ROK - MEL
2 stops7h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/1$964

Find flights from Melbourne to Rockhampton within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne 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 17 January 2025.

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MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Fri 21/2

09:10-19:05

1 stop10h 55m

Rockhampton

Fri 28/2

07:15-13:15

1 stop5h 00m

$481

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Mon 3/3

07:05-19:05

1 stop13h 00m

Rockhampton

Mon 10/3

16:00-21:15

1 stop4h 15m

$500

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Mon 3/3

14:00-19:20

2 stops6h 20m

Rockhampton

Mon 10/3

06:30-15:05

2 stops7h 35m

$964

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Fri 31/1

10:10-15:15

1 stop6h 05m

$245

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Wed 29/1

06:10-10:15

1 stop5h 05m

$270

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Wed 29/1

10:45-18:45

2 stops9h 00m

$497

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Thu 30/1

14:00-12:25

3 stops23h 25m

$1,406

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Deals found on 15/1

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Rockhampton

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Rockhampton

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Rockhampton including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Rockhampton. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Rockhampton may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 87 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 Melbourne Airport to Rockhampton?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Rockhampton (average of $258). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Rockhampton in October is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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 MEL to ROK?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Rockhampton. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne Airport to Rockhampton at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Rockhampton?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Rockhampton. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Rockhampton flight should consider departing on Saturday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Rockhampton by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rockhampton ranges from 20.0 - 150.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 150.0 mm. August is typically the driest time to visit Rockhampton when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Rockhampton by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rockhampton, 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 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 16.0 C).

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 17 January 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
434 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Rockhampton. 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 into for flights to Rockhampton from Melbourne?

    For a flight from Melbourne to Rockhampton, you will be flying into Rockhampton. Rockhampton (ROK) is just 3.1 km from the centre vof the city. Rockhampton is the only Rockhampton airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 3 airlines have flights to Rockhampton from Melbourne on a regular basis.

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

    Flying on Virgin Australia is currently your cheapest option to Rockhampton, with prices starting at $481. Another option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $964 round trip. Virgin Australia is priced at 17% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Rockhampton one-way?

    $245 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Virgin Australia. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, with prices starting from $497 and $1,406, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Rockhampton (average of $258). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Rockhampton in October is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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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BonzaCheapest$198Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$481Average$567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$592Average$781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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