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Cairns.£211 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Mar, returning Wed, 11 Mar.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Rockhampton on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Wed, 11 Mar, arriving in Rockhampton.Price includes taxes and charges.From £211, select.
Cairns.£211 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Feb, returning Wed, 25 Feb.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Rockhampton on Tue, 24 Feb, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Wed, 25 Feb, arriving in Rockhampton.Price includes taxes and charges.From £211, select.
Cairns.£211 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Aug, returning Wed, 12 Aug.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Rockhampton on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Rockhampton.Price includes taxes and charges.From £211, select.
Cairns.£211 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Feb, returning Wed, 11 Mar.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Rockhampton on Tue, 24 Feb, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Wed, 11 Mar, arriving in Rockhampton.Price includes taxes and charges.From £211, select.
Cairns.£211 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Apr, returning Thu, 23 Apr.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Rockhampton on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Rockhampton.Price includes taxes and charges.From £211, select.
Cairns.£232 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul, returning Wed, 12 Aug.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Rockhampton on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Rockhampton.Price includes taxes and charges.From £232, select.
Cairns.£232 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Jan, returning Tue, 17 Feb.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Rockhampton on Sat, 31 Jan, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Tue, 17 Feb, arriving in Rockhampton.Price includes taxes and charges.From £232, select.
Cairns.£252 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Jan, returning Sun, 25 Jan.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Rockhampton on Sat, 24 Jan, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Sun, 25 Jan, arriving in Rockhampton.Price includes taxes and charges.From £252, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Rockhampton to Cairns from £105 one-way

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

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Rockhampton to Cairns: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found£211
Cheapest month to flyMarch

Finding cheap flights from Rockhampton to Cairns: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Rockhampton to Cairns is £211. 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 Cairns. But we found flights with one or more stops from £211.
As of January 2026, there are no flights flying from Rockhampton to Cairns.
The cheapest month to fly from Rockhampton to Cairns is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Rockhampton Airport to Cairns Airport on Wednesday, 4 March 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Rockhampton Airport and Cairns 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 Cairns 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 Cairns 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 Cairns.

Travelling from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Rockhampton Airport to Cairns Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.

  • Rockhampton and Cairns are in the same timezone, UTC+10.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your ROK to CNS flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.

  • Skytrans Airlines is your ticket to exploring Cairns (and perhaps some other great parts of Australia!). Check out the direct flights from Rockhampton Airport to Cairns Airport offered by this popular carrier.

  • Skytrans Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Rockhampton Airport to Cairns Airport. Many passengers pass through Brisbane Airport when flying between ROK and CNS.

How to find the cheapest flights from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Rockhampton Airport to Cairns Airport flight is £105. A round-trip ticket is currently £211. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • Score cheap tickets from ROK to CNS by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.

  • Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Rockhampton Airport to Cairns Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ROK to CNS by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.

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

Handy information about Rockhampton Airport (ROK)

  • When it comes to Rockhampton Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.08% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • Rockhampton Airport is around 3 miles from central Rockhampton. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey on public transport will take about 35 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel near ROK? If you've booked an early flight from Rockhampton Airport to Cairns Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Cairns Airport (CNS)

Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns

  • Cairns Airport is roughly 4 miles from central Cairns. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.

When to fly to Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Rockhampton Airport to Cairns Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Cairns. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.

  • Book your flight from Rockhampton Airport to Cairns Airport for January if you want to go to Cairns during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).

  • August sees average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ROK to CNS around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Australia

  • You've done Cairns, now it's time to explore other corners of Australia. Journey around 180 miles south to Townsville to check off its leading sights. From The Strand Beach to Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Australia, consider Bowen, roughly 270 miles south-east of Cairns. Holbourne Island National Park, The Big Mango and Grays Bay are among its highlights.

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