Travelling from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Melbourne one hour ahead of Rockhampton.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your ROK to MEL flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Choose a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Rockhampton Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Brisbane Airport is a popular stopover on the ROK to MEL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Rockhampton Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight is P8,276. A return fare is currently P16,552. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ROK to MEL if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Rockhampton Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from ROK to MEL.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Rockhampton Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Handy information about Rockhampton Airport (ROK)
Of the departures from Rockhampton Airport, 67.08% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Rockhampton to Rockhampton Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near ROK. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Rockhampton Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Rockhampton Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
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Get the best deal by booking your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Rockhampton Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Melbourne in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Rockhampton Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ROK to MEL sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another essential stop in Australia. Experience major highlights starting with Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.