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MEL — TAO
6 Dec — 13 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl are usually found in March or May, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Qingdao
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Qingdao. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 November 2025.
Mon 24/1112:25MEL - TAO
2 stops36h 40mXiamenAir
Mon 8/1217:40TAO - MEL
1 stop13h 45mXiamenAir
Deal found 4/11$846
Mon 24/1112:25MEL - TAO
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1220:40TAO - MEL
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$930
Mon 8/1212:25MEL - TAO
1 stop14h 50mXiamenAir
Sat 20/1208:00TAO - MEL
1 stop23h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/11$967
Mon 8/1221:40MEL - TAO
1 stop15h 10mSichuan Airlines
Sat 20/1210:50TAO - MEL
1 stop24h 40mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,007
Mon 8/1217:55MEL - TAO
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/1212:50TAO - MEL
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,258
Best flights from Melbourne to Qingdao
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Qingdao that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 6 November 2025.
Tue 10/322:20MEL - TAO
1 stop22h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Thu 26/313:00TAO - MEL
1 stop21h 00mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 5/11$716
Wed 11/309:00MEL - TAO
1 stop14h 35mJuneyao Airlines
Thu 26/313:50TAO - MEL
1 stop14h 10mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 5/11$730
Tue 10/311:25MEL - TAO
1 stop15h 25mChina Southern
Tue 24/312:25TAO - MEL
1 stop18h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 5/11$782
Fri 27/312:25MEL - TAO
1 stop26h 45mXiamenAir
Tue 31/308:10TAO - MEL
1 stop23h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 4/11$933
Mon 24/1107:45MEL - TAO
3 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1212:25TAO - MEL
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$987
Wed 11/309:00MEL - TAO
1 stop14h 35mJuneyao Airlines
Tue 24/313:50TAO - MEL
1 stop14h 10mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 5/11$730
Thu 12/323:30MEL - TAO
1 stop14h 45mChina Southern
Tue 24/312:25TAO - MEL
1 stop18h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 5/11$782
Mon 8/1212:25MEL - TAO
1 stop14h 50mXiamenAir
Sat 20/1208:00TAO - MEL
1 stop23h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/11$967
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Qingdao
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Qingdao. Data last updated 6 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 24/1112:25MEL - TAO
2 stops36h 40mXiamenAir
Mon 8/1217:40TAO - MEL
1 stop13h 45mXiamenAir
Deal found 4/11$846
Mon 24/1112:25MEL - TAO
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1220:40TAO - MEL
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$930
Mon 8/1212:25MEL - TAO
1 stop14h 50mXiamenAir
Sat 20/1208:00TAO - MEL
1 stop23h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/11$967
Mon 8/1221:40MEL - TAO
1 stop15h 10mSichuan Airlines
Sat 20/1210:50TAO - MEL
1 stop24h 40mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,007
Mon 8/1217:55MEL - TAO
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/1212:50TAO - MEL
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,258
Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Qingdao
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Qingdao (TAO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 6 November 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Qingdao that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 6 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Qingdao that are best for you.
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Melbourne
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Qingdao
Route
Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneQingdao
MEL - TAO
MELTAO
Melbourne
Tue 10/3
22:20-18:10
1 stop22h 50m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Thu 26/3
13:00-13:00
1 stop21h 00m
$716
MelbourneQingdao
MEL - TAO
MELTAO
Melbourne
Wed 11/3
09:00-20:35
1 stop14h 35m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Thu 26/3
13:50-07:00
1 stop14h 10m
$730
MelbourneQingdao
MEL - TAO
MELTAO
Melbourne
Wed 11/3
09:00-20:35
1 stop14h 35m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Tue 24/3
13:50-07:00
1 stop14h 10m
$730
MelbourneQingdao
MEL - TAO
MELTAO
Melbourne
Tue 10/3
11:25-23:50
1 stop15h 25m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Tue 24/3
12:25-09:45
1 stop18h 20m
$782
MelbourneQingdao
MEL - TAO
MELTAO
Melbourne
Thu 12/3
23:30-11:15
1 stop14h 45m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Tue 24/3
12:25-09:45
1 stop18h 20m
$782
MelbourneQingdao
MEL - TAO
MELTAO
Melbourne
Fri 27/3
12:25-12:10
1 stop26h 45m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Tue 31/3
08:10-10:35
1 stop23h 25m
$933
MelbourneQingdao
MEL - TAO
MELTAO
Melbourne
Mon 8/12
12:25-00:15
1 stop14h 50m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Sat 20/12
08:00-10:25
1 stop23h 25m
$967
MelbourneQingdao
MEL - TAO
MELTAO
Melbourne
Mon 24/11
07:45-13:35
3 stops32h 50m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Mon 8/12
12:25-23:35
2 stops32h 10m
$987
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Qingdao?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Qingdao. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne to Qingdao may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 73 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Qingdao?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Qingdao (average of $479). Flying from Melbourne to Qingdao in July is currently the most expensive (average of $782). 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 MEL to TAO?
Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Qingdao. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 6 November 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Qingdao at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 13% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Qingdao?
Reviews of airlines servicing Qingdao
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Qingdao. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Qingdao. Reviews last updated 6 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, China Southern, andChina Eastern from Melbourne to Qingdao have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Related info for your journey
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Qingdao from Melbourne?
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Qingdao. You should not have trouble finding flights to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 airlines have flights to the Qingdao airport from Melbourne. It is only a 41.4 km journey from Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO) to Qingdao’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Qingdao?
For as low as $730, Shenzhen Airlines can have you in Qingdao from Melbourne in 14h 35m. There are 8612 km between Melbourne and Qingdao. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Qingdao round-trip?
According to our current data, XiamenAir ($552), Beijing Capital Airlines ($557), and Sichuan Airlines ($608) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Qingdao. XiamenAir is 36% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Qingdao?
The cheapest flight price from Melbourne to Qingdao is $820. On average you can expect to pay $1,227. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl), can usually be booked for $789.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Qingdao?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Qingdao?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Qingdao (average of $479). Flying from Melbourne to Qingdao in July is currently the most expensive (average of $782). 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.
Explore flights to Qingdao departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 6 November 2025.
Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Qingdao. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 6 November 2025.
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