Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Rockhampton Airport (ROK): what you need to know
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your MEL to ROK flight.
During popular months like January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rockhampton Airport. Brisbane Airport is a top stopover on the MEL to ROK route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Rockhampton Airport (ROK)
At the moment, $146 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rockhampton Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $290. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from MEL to ROK. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rockhampton Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rockhampton Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rockhampton Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near MEL:
Arriving at Rockhampton Airport (ROK)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rockhampton Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ROK instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Rockhampton Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Sixt or Europcar and chase adventure across Rockhampton and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Rockhampton Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to central Rockhampton
Rockhampton Airport is roughly 5 kilometers from the center of Rockhampton. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Rockhampton Airport (ROK)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rockhampton Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Rockhampton. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Rockhampton is January, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rockhampton Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to ROK in July if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Rockhampton is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be discovered. About 483 kilometers south of Rockhampton, a trip to Toowoomba will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point.
Mackay is another favorite destination in Australia and is around 290 kilometers north-west of Rockhampton. No trip is complete without visiting Bluewater Trail, Mackay Town Hall and Armstrong Beach.