Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao from $470
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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — TAO
18 Dec — 25 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
Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Qingdao
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 18 November 2025.
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 18 November 2025.
Mon 17/1117:55MEL - TAO
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1117:05TAO - MEL
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11$904
Mon 8/1221:40MEL - TAO
1 stop15h 10mSichuan Airlines
Sat 20/1210:50TAO - MEL
1 stop24h 40mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 15/11$1,006
Sun 21/1217:30MEL - TAO
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1217:05TAO - MEL
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11$1,102
Mon 8/1212:00MEL - TAO
1 stop15h 10mChina Eastern
Sat 20/1217:00TAO - MEL
2 stops39h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/11$1,320
Mon 8/1217:55MEL - TAO
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/1212:50TAO - MEL
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11$1,325
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 18 November 2025.
Fri 27/312:25MEL - TAO
1 stop14h 50mXiamenAir
Tue 31/312:50TAO - MEL
1 stop18h 45mXiamenAir
Deal found 17/11$933
Mon 8/1221:40MEL - TAO
1 stop15h 10mSichuan Airlines
Sat 20/1210:50TAO - MEL
1 stop24h 40mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 15/11$1,006
Fri 27/320:15MEL - TAO
2 stops22h 05mAir China
Tue 31/310:50TAO - MEL
2 stops25h 45mAir China
Deal found 16/11$1,010
Thu 1/106:00MEL - TAO
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/108:50TAO - MEL
1 stop33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11$1,285
Sun 7/1200:45MEL - TAO
1 stop15h 30mCathay Pacific
Sat 20/1214:30TAO - MEL
1 stop29h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/11$1,528
Mon 8/1217:55MEL - TAO
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/1212:50TAO - MEL
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11$1,325
Mon 8/1212:25MEL - TAO
1 stop31h 10mXiamenAir
Sat 20/1222:05TAO - MEL
2 stops33h 20mXiamenAir
Deal found 17/11$1,349
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Qingdao
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Qingdao. Data last updated 18 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 17/1117:55MEL - TAO
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1117:05TAO - MEL
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11$904
Sun 7/1200:45MEL - TAO
1 stop15h 30mCathay Pacific
Sat 20/1214:30TAO - MEL
1 stop29h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/11$1,528
Mon 8/1221:40MEL - TAO
1 stop15h 10mSichuan Airlines
Sat 20/1210:50TAO - MEL
1 stop24h 40mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 15/11$1,006
Mon 8/1212:00MEL - TAO
1 stop15h 10mChina Eastern
Sat 20/1217:00TAO - MEL
2 stops39h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/11$1,320
Mon 8/1217:55MEL - TAO
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/1212:50TAO - MEL
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11$1,325
Mon 8/1212:25MEL - TAO
1 stop31h 10mXiamenAir
Sat 20/1222:05TAO - MEL
2 stops33h 20mXiamenAir
Deal found 17/11$1,349
One-way flights from Melbourne to Qingdao
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Qingdao. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 November 2025.
Mon 1/1205:30MEL - TAO
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11$470
Mon 1/1212:00MEL - TAO
1 stop27h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/11$996
Sun 30/1100:45MEL - TAO
1 stop15h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/11$1,044
Mon 1/1212:25MEL - TAO
1 stop14h 50mXiamenAir
Deal found 17/11$2,410
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 18 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport 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
Fri 27/3
12:25-00:15
1 stop14h 50m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Tue 31/3
12:50-10:35
1 stop18h 45m
$933
MelbourneQingdao
MEL - TAO
MELTAO
Melbourne
Mon 8/12
21:40-09:50
1 stop15h 10m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Sat 20/12
10:50-14:30
1 stop24h 40m
$1,006
MelbourneQingdao
MEL - TAO
MELTAO
Melbourne
Fri 27/3
20:15-15:20
2 stops22h 05m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Tue 31/3
10:50-15:35
2 stops25h 45m
$1,010
MelbourneQingdao
MEL - TAO
MELTAO
Melbourne
Thu 1/1
06:00-18:30
1 stop15h 30m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Thu 8/1
08:50-20:50
1 stop33h 00m
$1,285
MelbourneQingdao
MEL - TAO
MELTAO
Melbourne
Mon 8/12
17:55-11:40
2 stops20h 45m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Sat 20/12
12:50-23:35
2 stops31h 45m
$1,325
MelbourneQingdao
MEL - TAO
MELTAO
Melbourne
Mon 8/12
12:25-16:35
1 stop31h 10m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Sat 20/12
22:05-10:25
2 stops33h 20m
$1,349
MelbourneQingdao
MEL - TAO
MELTAO
Melbourne
Sun 7/12
00:45-13:15
1 stop15h 30m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Sat 20/12
14:30-23:00
1 stop29h 30m
$1,528
MelbourneQingdao
MEL - TAO
MELTAO
Melbourne
Mon 1/12
05:30-17:50
1 stop15h 20m
$470
MelbourneQingdao
MEL - TAO
MELTAO
Melbourne
Sun 30/11
00:45-13:15
1 stop15h 30m
$1,044
MelbourneQingdao
MEL - TAO
MELTAO
Melbourne
Mon 1/12
12:25-00:15
1 stop14h 50m
$2,410
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Deals found on 17/11
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 14 November 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao, you should look to book at least 73 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao (average of $477). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao in July is currently the most expensive (average of $780). 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 18 November 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 31% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao?
Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Xiamen (XMN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Shenzhen (SZX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 03m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Shenzhen (SZX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 03m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Shenzhen (SZX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 23m.
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 18 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, China Southern, andChina Eastern
from Melbourne Airport 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.
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?
Most people fly into Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO) if they book a flight to Qingdao from Melbourne. On average, Qingdao Jiaodong Intl has 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 7 airlines. Qingdao Jiaodong Intl is conveniently located just 41.4 km from Qingdao’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao?
XiamenAir and Sichuan Airlines can get you from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao in just under 14h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 20m. The distance from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao is about 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 flying from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao round-trip?
Flying on XiamenAir is currently your cheapest option to Qingdao, with prices starting at $550. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Beijing Capital Airlines and Sichuan Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $555 and $606, respectively. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao? While on average our users pay $1,223, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $818. The most popular route (Melbourne - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl), is priced around $904.
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 Airport to Qingdao?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao (average of $477). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao in July is currently the most expensive (average of $780). 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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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 18 November 2025.
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