Flying from Launceston Airport (LST) to Rockhampton Airport (ROK): what you need to know
Your LST to ROK flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Launceston Airport to Rockhampton Airport. Brisbane Airport is a popular stopover on the LST to ROK route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Launceston Airport (LST) to Rockhampton Airport (ROK)
At the moment, $446 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Launceston Airport to Rockhampton Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,368. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LST to ROK, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Launceston Airport to Rockhampton Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LST to ROK by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Launceston Airport to Rockhampton Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Launceston Airport (LST)
Of the departures from Launceston Airport, 68.35% land on time at their destination.
Launceston Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Launceston. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Launceston Airport to Rockhampton Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near LST:
Arriving at Rockhampton Airport (ROK)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Launceston Airport to Rockhampton Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ROK instead:
Pick up a Rockhampton Airport rental car and explore Rockhampton and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Sixt and Europcar are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Rockhampton Airport around four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to central Rockhampton
Rockhampton Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Rockhampton. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Rockhampton Airport (ROK)
April is the busiest month for flights from Launceston Airport to Rockhampton Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Rockhampton in February.
Before locking in your flight from Launceston Airport to Rockhampton Airport, think about the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Rockhampton, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 33ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 10ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LST to ROK around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Rockhampton, now it's time to explore other parts of Australia. Travel around 483 kilometres south to Toowoomba to check off its top sights. From Queens Park to Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Australia, head for Mackay, about 290 kilometres north-west of Rockhampton. Bluewater Trail, Mackay Town Hall and Armstrong Beach are the start of reasons to visit.