Cheap flights from Melbourne to Qingdao from $343

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — TAO
10 Mar — 17 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl are usually found in May or February, booked 5 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday 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 8 February 2026.

Wed 4/312:00
MEL
-
TAO
1 stop15h 20m
China Eastern
Sat 28/317:00
TAO
-
MEL
2 stops39h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 8/2$573
Wed 3/611:35
MEL
-
TAO
1 stop26h 15m
XiamenAir
Sat 13/608:10
TAO
-
MEL
1 stop23h 25m
XiamenAir
Deal found 4/2$590
Wed 4/312:25
MEL
-
TAO
1 stop15h 05m
XiamenAir
Sat 28/308:00
TAO
-
MEL
1 stop23h 25m
XiamenAir
Deal found 8/2$591
Mon 16/321:40
MEL
-
TAO
1 stop14h 55m
Sichuan Airlines
Fri 20/310:50
TAO
-
MEL
1 stop24h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 5/2$610
Wed 3/614:35
MEL
-
TAO
Nonstop11h 45m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Sat 13/622:55
TAO
-
MEL
Nonstop11h 40m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 4/2$621
Wed 4/319:30
MEL
-
TAO
1 stop26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/318:50
TAO
-
MEL
Nonstop11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2$624
Sun 22/312:25
MEL
-
TAO
1 stop14h 50m
XiamenAir
Sun 29/317:45
TAO
-
MEL
1 stop13h 50m
XiamenAir
Deal found 5/2$631
Mon 16/313:00
MEL
-
TAO
2 stops39h 40m
China Eastern
Fri 20/306:25
TAO
-
MEL
2 stops25h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/2$643

Find 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 8 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$573

One-way from

$343

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$584
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 4/3-28/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Qingdao
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 30/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Qingdao
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($81 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Qingdao that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Qingdao

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

12:00-00:20

1 stop15h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 28/3

17:00-11:00

2 stops39h 00m

$573

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

11:35-11:50

1 stop26h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 13/6

08:10-09:35

1 stop23h 25m

$590

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

12:25-00:30

1 stop15h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 28/3

08:00-10:25

1 stop23h 25m

$591

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

21:40-09:35

1 stop14h 55m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 20/3

10:50-14:30

1 stop24h 40m

$610

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

19:30-18:30

1 stop26h 00m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 28/3

18:50-09:35

Nonstop11h 45m

$624

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

12:25-00:15

1 stop14h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 29/3

17:45-10:35

1 stop13h 50m

$631

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

13:00-01:40

2 stops39h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 20/3

06:25-11:00

2 stops25h 35m

$643

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

13:00-07:35

1 stop20h 35m

$343

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Mon 23/3

21:40-09:35

1 stop14h 55m

$376

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

12:00-16:30

2 stops30h 30m

$412

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Deals found on 6/2

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

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 6 February 2026.

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 5 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Qingdao (average of $445). Flying from Melbourne to Qingdao in January is currently the most expensive (average of $861). 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 8 February 2026.

When flying from Melbourne 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 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 8 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Sichuan 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.

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Qingdao. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 $610, China Eastern can have you in Qingdao from Melbourne in 14h 55m. 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, Beijing Capital Airlines ($444), Juneyao Airlines ($497), and XiamenAir ($507) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Qingdao. Beijing Capital Airlines is 43% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Beijing Capital Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $302. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Southern and XiamenAir, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to Qingdao for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Qingdao?

    The cheapest flight price from Melbourne to Qingdao is $584. On average you can expect to pay $584. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl), can usually be booked for $590.

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

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

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

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

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Qingdao (average of $445). Flying from Melbourne to Qingdao in January is currently the most expensive (average of $861). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$444Average$759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$497Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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XiamenAirCheapest$510Average$966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$539Average$800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest$629Average$935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$636Average$837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$1,011Average$1,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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