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Rockhampton to Sydney Flight Information

The approximate distance between Rockhampton and Sydney is 1,175.19km. According to Trip.com data, travel demand hits its peak in July. The cheapest month to book flights is October.

Cheapest one-way
AU$ 211
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia ROK-SYD 7h 40m · 1 stop Sat, Sep 12
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Cheapest return
AU$ 429
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia ROK-SYD 4h 10m · 2 stops Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13
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Best time to book
August
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
1,175.19km
Flight distance

Explore the cheapest flights from Rockhampton to Sydney in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way fares start at AU$ 211, and return tickets start at AU$ 429.

      • ROK 17:30
        4h 10m
        1 stop
        SYD 21:40
        Rockhampton - Sydney | Fri, Sep 11 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 06:00
        4h 15m
        1 stop
        ROK 10:15
        Sydney - Rockhampton | Sun, Sep 13 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 429 AU$ 479
        10% off
        10% off
        AU$ 479 AU$ 429
      • ROK 17:30
        4h 10m
        1 stop
        SYD 21:40
        Rockhampton - Sydney | Fri, Sep 25 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 06:00
        4h 15m
        1 stop
        ROK 10:15
        Sydney - Rockhampton | Tue, Sep 29 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 430 AU$ 479
        10% off
        10% off
        AU$ 479 AU$ 430
      • ROK 07:10
        3h 30m
        1 stop
        SYD 10:40
        Rockhampton - Sydney | Mon, Aug 31 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 06:30
        3h 45m
        1 stop
        ROK 10:15
        Sydney - Rockhampton | Fri, Sep 4 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 430 AU$ 479
        10% off
        10% off
        AU$ 479 AU$ 430
      • ROK 15:00
        3h 10m
        1 stop
        SYD 18:10
        Rockhampton - Sydney | Fri, Sep 4 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 18:00
        3h 35m
        1 stop
        ROK 21:35
        Sydney - Rockhampton | Fri, Sep 11 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 430
        10% off
        AU$ 479 AU$ 430
      • ROK 17:30
        4h 50m
        1 stop
        SYD 22:20
        Rockhampton - Sydney | Wed, Sep 9 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 16:00
        5h 35m
        1 stop
        ROK 21:35
        Sydney - Rockhampton | Tue, Sep 15 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 430
        10% off
        AU$ 479 AU$ 430
      • ROK 11:00
        5h 40m
        1 stop
        SYD 16:40
        Rockhampton - Sydney | Thu, Aug 27 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 06:30
        3h 45m
        1 stop
        ROK 10:15
        Sydney - Rockhampton | Mon, Aug 31 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 430
        10% off
        AU$ 479 AU$ 430
      • ROK 17:30
        4h 50m
        1 stop
        SYD 22:20
        Rockhampton - Sydney | Fri, Aug 28 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 06:30
        3h 45m
        1 stop
        ROK 10:15
        Sydney - Rockhampton | Fri, Sep 4 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 430
        10% off
        AU$ 479 AU$ 430
      • ROK 15:00
        4h 40m
        1 stop
        SYD 19:40
        Rockhampton - Sydney | Sun, Aug 23 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 13:00
        3h 45m
        1 stop
        ROK 16:45
        Sydney - Rockhampton | Sun, Aug 30 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 430
        10% off
        AU$ 479 AU$ 430
      • ROK 07:10
        3h 30m
        1 stop
        SYD 10:40
        Rockhampton - Sydney | Wed, Aug 26 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 18:00
        3h 35m
        1 stop
        ROK 21:35
        Sydney - Rockhampton | Fri, Aug 28 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 430
        10% off
        AU$ 479 AU$ 430
      • ROK 07:10
        3h 30m
        1 stop
        SYD 10:40
        Rockhampton - Sydney | Tue, Aug 18 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 08:00
        6h 15m
        1 stop
        ROK 14:15
        Sydney - Rockhampton | Sat, Aug 22 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 431
        10% off
        AU$ 479 AU$ 431
      • ROK 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Rockhampton - Sydney | Mon, Aug 17 | Normal Airline
        SYD 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        ROK 16:00
        Sydney - Rockhampton | Wed, Aug 19 | Normal Airline
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      • ROK 11:00
        7h 40m
        1 stop
        SYD 18:40
        Rockhampton - Sydney | Sat, Sep 12 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 211 AU$ 237
        11% off
        11% off
        AU$ 237 AU$ 211
      • ROK 17:30
        4h 50m
        1 stop
        SYD 22:20
        Rockhampton - Sydney | Thu, Oct 1 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 212 AU$ 237
        11% off
        11% off
        AU$ 237 AU$ 212
      • ROK 11:00
        6h 10m
        1 stop
        SYD 18:10
        Rockhampton - Sydney | Fri, Oct 9 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 212 AU$ 237
        11% off
        11% off
        AU$ 237 AU$ 212
      • ROK 11:00
        6h 40m
        1 stop
        SYD 17:40
        Rockhampton - Sydney | Tue, Sep 29 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 212
        11% off
        AU$ 237 AU$ 212
      • ROK 17:30
        3h 50m
        1 stop
        SYD 22:20
        Rockhampton - Sydney | Sun, Oct 11 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 212
        11% off
        AU$ 237 AU$ 212
      • ROK 11:00
        5h 40m
        1 stop
        SYD 16:40
        Rockhampton - Sydney | Wed, Sep 30 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 212
        11% off
        AU$ 237 AU$ 212
      • ROK 17:30
        4h 50m
        1 stop
        SYD 22:20
        Rockhampton - Sydney | Fri, Sep 18 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 213
        10% off
        AU$ 237 AU$ 213
      • ROK 11:00
        6h 40m
        1 stop
        SYD 17:40
        Rockhampton - Sydney | Mon, Sep 21 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 213
        10% off
        AU$ 237 AU$ 213
      • ROK 17:30
        4h 50m
        1 stop
        SYD 22:20
        Rockhampton - Sydney | Sun, Sep 20 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 213
        10% off
        AU$ 237 AU$ 213
      • ROK 07:05
        6h 35m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:40
        Rockhampton - Sydney | Wed, Oct 7 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 213
        10% off
        AU$ 237 AU$ 213
      • ROK 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Rockhampton - Sydney | Mon, Aug 17 | Normal Airline
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Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Rockhampton to Sydney

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from Rockhampton to Sydney, including Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Virgin Australia.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Rockhampton to Sydney according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Rockhampton to Sydney

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Rockhampton to Sydney?

Average price of one-way flights from Rockhampton to Sydney purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Rockhampton to Sydney is August, with an average price of AU$ 272. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically December, with an average price of up to AU$ 384.

AU$ 384
AU$ 328
AU$ 272
AU$ 216
  • AU$ 272
    Aug
  • AU$ 346
    Sep
  • AU$ 281
    Oct
  • AU$ 283
    Nov
  • AU$ 384
    Dec
  • AU$ 301
    Jan
  • AU$ 293
    Feb
  • AU$ 305
    Mar
  • AU$ 317
    Apr
  • AU$ 346
    May
  • AU$ 288
    Jun
  • AU$ 302
    Jul

What's the cheapest day to fly from Rockhampton to Sydney?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Rockhampton to Sydney on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Rockhampton to Sydney is Monday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sunday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 368
AU$ 322
AU$ 275
AU$ 229
  • AU$ 275
    Mon
  • AU$ 281
    Tue
  • AU$ 319
    Wed
  • AU$ 306
    Thu
  • AU$ 296
    Fri
  • AU$ 351
    Sat
  • AU$ 368
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Rockhampton (ROK) to Sydney (SYD)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Virgin Australia offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 211 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ROK to SYD on Sat, Sep 12), while Virgin Australia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 429 departing on Fri, Sep 11 and returning on Sun, Sep 13.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Rockhampton to Sydney, including: Virgin Australia Qantas Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Rockhampton to Sydney is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Rockhampton to Sydney, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Sep 12, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 211.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Virgin Australia.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
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    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Sydney travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Rockhampton to Sydney is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Rockhampton to Sydney on August 31, 2026 with Virgin Australia, with prices starting at AU$ 430.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Sydney, with Rockhampton Airport to Sydney Airport (ROK-SYD) is by far the most common option on this route: Sydney Airport (SYD) Western Sydney International Airport (WSI).
  • The time difference between Sydney and Rockhampton is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Rockhampton to Sydney is AU$ 289. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
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Rockhampton to Sydney by air

Whether you're looking to fly from Rockhampton to Sydney or in search of cheap Rockhampton to Sydney flight tickets, Trip.com is here to assist you. We help you find the cheapest airfares by comparing flight prices across various websites. Start your search for the most competitive fares by entering your desired travel date above. Alternatively, explore further to discover valuable information about airlines, flight schedules, expert tips for finding cheap flight tickets, and so much more.

Rockhampton to Sydney airfares

Rockhampton to Sydney airfares fluctuate significantly over time. The flight price is impacted by a variety of factors, including demand, travel dates and times, seat availability, and the pricing strategies of different airlines. Additionally, the fares may vary depending on the travel class you select, such as first class, business class, or economy class.

How to find cheap flights from Rockhampton to Sydney

Securing the cheapest Rockhampton to Sydney air tickets requires flexibility, persistence, and a sprinkle of luck. Here are some tips to help you find the best prices:

  • 1. Stay flexible with your travel dates and times, as airfares are often cheaper during early mornings, late evenings, and weekdays.
  • 2. Consider alternative airports in the vicinity.
  • 3. Explore booking separate outbound and inbound flights with different airlines, as two one-way tickets can sometimes be cheaper than a round-trip.
  • 4. Opt for a connecting flight from Rockhampton to Sydney for potential savings.
  • 5. Keep an eye out for last-minute flight deals that may pop up unexpectedly.

Airlines from Rockhampton to Sydney

The direct flights from Rockhampton to Sydney are currently unavailable. However, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia has come up with a solution by offering convenient connecting flight options, making it easy for passengers to reach Sydney from Rockhampton.

Rockhampton to Sydney flight time

With no non-stop flight option, the Rockhampton to Sydney time can vary due to connecting flights and layovers. It is important to consider that the duration of the layover can be influenced by factors such as the need to retrieve baggage at the connecting airport and whether the connecting flights depart from the same or different airports. These variables have the potential to impact the overall travel duration, resulting in possible deviations from the estimated timeframe. To ensure accurate information, it is recommended to verify the flight details on the booking page.

Everything you need to know about Rockhampton airport

Nestled in Parkhurst, Queensland, Rockhampton Airport serves as the central air gateway connecting travelers to the bustling city of Rockhampton in Australia. The airport features a modern terminal and offers flights operated by QantasLink and Virgin Australia. Located just 5 kilometers away from the city center, reaching the airport is convenient. Travelers can easily access the airport from the city center via taxi or private car, enjoying a quick journey of approximately 10 minutes.

Arriving at Sydney airport

As Australia's primary aviation hub, Sydney Airport (SYD) comprises three terminals: Terminal 1 for international flights, Terminal 2 for domestic flights, and Terminal 3 dedicated to Qantas flights. With an extensive network of flight routes, the airport connects Sydney to various destinations worldwide. Commuting between the airport and the city center is a breeze, with efficient train services taking just 13 minutes. Alternatively, buses, rideshare and taxis are easily accessible, with travel times ranging from 20 to 30 minutes, subject to traffic conditions.

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