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Flight deals from Rockhampton Airport to Canberra Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Rockhampton Airport to Canberra Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $346. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Canberra.$172 per passenger.Departing Mon, May 25.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departing from Rockhampton on Mon, May 25, arriving in Canberra.Price includes taxes and charges.From $172, select.
Canberra.$174 per passenger.Departing Tue, Apr 14.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departing from Rockhampton on Tue, Apr 14, arriving in Canberra.Price includes taxes and charges.From $174, select.
Canberra.$174 per passenger.Departing Fri, Aug 7.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departing from Rockhampton on Fri, Aug 7, arriving in Canberra.Price includes taxes and charges.From $174, select.
Canberra.$189 per passenger.Departing Sun, Mar 29.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departing from Rockhampton on Sun, Mar 29, arriving in Canberra.Price includes taxes and charges.From $189, select.
Canberra.$190 per passenger.Departing Sun, Oct 11.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departing from Rockhampton on Sun, Oct 11, arriving in Canberra.Price includes taxes and charges.From $190, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Rockhampton to Canberra

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Rockhampton to Canberra flights are currently cheapest in May.
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Rockhampton to Canberra: Alternative routes

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Finding cheap flights from Rockhampton to Canberra: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Rockhampton to Canberra is $346. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Rockhampton to Canberra. But we found flights with one or more stops from $346.
There are no flights flying from Rockhampton to Canberra, as of March 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Rockhampton to Canberra is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Rockhampton Airport to Canberra Airport on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Rockhampton Airport and Canberra Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Canberra but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Canberra is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Virgin Australia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Canberra.

Flying from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Canberra Airport (CBR): what you need to know

  • Canberra is one hour ahead of Rockhampton and follows the UTC+11 timezone.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ROK to CBR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.

  • You can expect bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Rockhampton Airport to Canberra Airport. Many travelers pass through Brisbane Airport on this route.

How to find the cheapest flights from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Canberra Airport (CBR)

  • Currently, $172 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Rockhampton Airport to Canberra Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $346. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ROK to CBR if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Rockhampton Airport to Canberra Airport.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from ROK to CBR.

  • Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Rockhampton Airport to Canberra Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Rockhampton Airport (ROK)

  • 67.08% of flights that depart Rockhampton Airport land at their destination on schedule.

  • To reach Rockhampton Airport from central Rockhampton, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 3 miles from the airport to the city center.

  • The trip on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.

  • Taking an early flight from Rockhampton Airport to Canberra Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to ROK:

Arriving at Canberra Airport (CBR)

  • Consider booking a hotel close to CBR if you have a late Rockhampton Airport to Canberra Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Canberra Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Sixt or Alamo and explore beyond Canberra's usual tourist stops.

  • Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Canberra Airport about one week in advance of your trip.

Getting from Canberra Airport (CBR) to central Canberra

  • Canberra Airport is approximately 5 miles from the center of Canberra. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.

  • It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Canberra Airport (CBR)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Rockhampton Airport to Canberra Airport is January, while February is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Canberra based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • Lock in your flight from Rockhampton Airport to Canberra Airport for January if you'd like to go to Canberra during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 55ºF and 88ºF.

  • July sees average temperatures of between 32ºF and 54ºF. Search for cheap tickets from ROK to CBR sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Australia

  • Sydney is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen Canberra. Around 150 miles away to the north-east, its best attractions include Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach.

  • If you're eager to discover another major destination in Australia, consider Melbourne, about 290 miles south-west of Canberra. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are key reasons to visit.

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