Cheap flights from Melbourne to Qingdao from $716

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — TAO
6 Dec — 13 Dec1
1 adult
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

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.

Round-trip from

$636

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$856
11/3-25/3
  • 11/3-25/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Qingdao
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($72 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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Melbourne

Fly to

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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Deals found on 5/11

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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.

Crew

8.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

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.

Crew

8.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

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.

Crew

8.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

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.

Crew

8.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

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 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, 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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Melbourne to Qingdao

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.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
XiamenAirCheapest$552Average$1,057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$557Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$608Average$865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest$684Average$911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$704Average$788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$712Average$1,073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$1,128Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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