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Cheap flights from Australia to Qingdao from $394

SYD — TAO
19 Sep — 26 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Qingdao

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Cheapest flights from Australia to Qingdao

Wed 2/908:00 -
1 stop27h 00m
Thu 10/914:15 -
1 stop13h 45m
Deal found 18/8$697
Thu 29/1021:00 -
2 stops19h 00m
Mon 9/1114:00 -
2 stops22h 20m
Deal found 16/8$710
Sun 18/1022:35 -
1 stop36h 00m
Thu 22/1008:55 -
1 stop33h 25m
Deal found 17/8$744
Wed 21/1014:00 -
1 stop20h 40m
Mon 30/1121:35 -
1 stop30h 25m
Deal found 19/8$748
Wed 21/1012:35 -
1 stop26h 30m
Mon 30/1113:10 -
1 stop18h 15m
Deal found 17/8$755
Mon 19/1012:35 -
1 stop14h 20m
Fri 23/1008:05 -
1 stop23h 30m
Deal found 17/8$761
Thu 29/1012:30 -
1 stop26h 40m
Mon 9/1113:10 -
1 stop18h 15m
Deal found 16/8$775
Thu 29/1021:25 -
1 stop23h 15m
Tue 10/1110:50 -
1 stop25h 15m
Deal found 16/8$782
Thu 1/1012:00 -
2 stops39h 40m
Thu 8/1016:25 -
2 stops39h 35m
Deal found 17/8$785
Mon 19/1013:00 -
2 stops26h 40m
Fri 23/1007:15 -
2 stops24h 45m
Deal found 17/8$789
Fri 30/1011:10 -
2 stops27h 35m
Mon 9/1117:00 -
2 stops37h 05m
Deal found 16/8$792
Fri 30/1011:25 -
1 stop26h 50m
Sun 8/1120:40 -
1 stop20h 40m
Deal found 18/8$800

Find flight deals from Australia to Qingdao

Round-trip from

$697

One-way from

$394

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$847

Good round-trip deal

$830 or less

Good one-way deal

$443 or less
Juneyao Airlines
  • Juneyao Airlines
  • 2/9-10/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 45m total
  • Australia to Qingdao
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Juneyao Airlines
  • Juneyao Airlines
  • 10/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 55m total
  • Australia to Qingdao
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($290 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($65 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MelbourneQingdao

MEL Melbourne - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

MELTAO

Melbourne

Mon 16/11

21:40-09:50

1 stop15h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 20/11

10:50-15:00

1 stop25h 10m

$806

SydneyQingdao

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 18/9

10:05-09:20

2 stops25h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 28/9

07:15-08:05

2 stops22h 50m

$809

MelbourneQingdao

MEL Melbourne - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

MELTAO

Melbourne

Wed 21/10

14:00-07:40

1 stop20h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 3/11

11:35-07:00

1 stop16h 25m

$816

MelbourneQingdao

MEL Melbourne - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

MELTAO

Melbourne

Wed 21/10

15:35-23:55

Nonstop11h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 30/11

21:35-07:00

1 stop30h 25m

$823

SydneyQingdao

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/11

08:50-10:35

1 stop28h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 5/11

21:35-06:50

1 stop30h 15m

$912

SydneyQingdao

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 28/9

11:25-16:45

1 stop31h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 18/10

20:10-09:05

2 stops33h 55m

$937

SydneyQingdao

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/11

15:15-11:15

1 stop23h 00m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 5/11

15:05-09:25

1 stop15h 20m

$938

MelbourneQingdao

MEL Melbourne - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

MELTAO

Melbourne

Sat 17/10

21:20-13:00

1 stop18h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 26/10

10:50-15:00

1 stop25h 10m

$975
Fastest return journey

SydneyQingdao

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 31/8

11:00-20:40

Nonstop11h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 6/9

19:45-09:00

Nonstop11h 15m

$1,007

SydneyQingdao

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 31/8

07:00-16:30

2 stops35h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 6/9

18:05-06:15

1 stop34h 10m

$1,013

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Qingdao

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to Qingdao

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Qingdao?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Qingdao (average of $655). Flying from Australia to Qingdao in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,145). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AU to TAO?

When flying from Australia to Qingdao, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from Australia to Qingdao delayed?

About 24% of weekly flights between Australia and Qingdao have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 74 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Australia to Qingdao flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Australia to Qingdao flights?

Over the past year, Beijing Capital Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 24% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Australia to Qingdao?

The best time to book flights from Australia to Qingdao is 71 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Qingdao

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific,China Southern, andChina Eastern from Australia to Qingdao. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,454 reviews
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Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,June 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,454 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,454 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,June 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)
China Southern
7.4
Good
174 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,454 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,June 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)
China Eastern
7.3
Good
232 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,454 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,June 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Qingdao from Australia?

    Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Australia to Qingdao. It is only a 41.4 km journey from Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO) to Qingdao’s city centre.

  • How popular is this Australia to Qingdao flight route?

    This flight path from Australia to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl was viewed by 294 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Australia to Qingdao?

    For as low as $806, Sichuan Airlines can have you in Qingdao from Australia in 15h 10m. Australia and Qingdao are separated by a distance of 8612 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to Qingdao one-way?

    $304 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Beijing Capital Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Scoot and China Eastern, with prices starting from $325 and $328, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Australia to Qingdao?

    When deciding which route to take from Australia to Qingdao, consider Melbourne - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl, Sydney Kingsford Smith - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl or Brisbane - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl, as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Australia to Qingdao?

    The cheapest flight price from Australia to Qingdao is $406. On average you can expect to pay $680. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl), can usually be booked for $697.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Qingdao that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Qingdao flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Australia to Qingdao?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to Qingdao.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Qingdao?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Qingdao by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Qingdao?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Qingdao (average of $655). Flying from Australia to Qingdao in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,145). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Beijing Capital Airlines flights from Australia to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Top 9 airlines flying from Australia to Qingdao

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest$491Average$916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$491Average$961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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ScootCheapest$497Average$837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China SouthernCheapest$524Average$939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$530Average$897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$534Average$791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest$569Average$978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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XiamenAirCheapest$607Average$887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$828Average$1,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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