Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao from $381
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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — TAO
5 Sep — 12 Sep1
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 February or March, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday 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 6 August 2026.
Wed 2/908:00 -
1 stop15h 10m
Wed 9/918:05 -
1 stop33h 55m
Deal found 2/8$685
Wed 12/810:20 -
1 stop35h 30m
Sat 22/815:45 -
1 stop25h 35m
Deal found 5/8$731
Wed 2/908:00 -
1 stop27h 00m
Thu 10/914:15 -
1 stop13h 45m
Deal found 4/8$775
Wed 12/811:35 -
1 stop26h 30m
Sat 22/807:55 -
2 stops23h 40m
Deal found 5/8$787
Mon 3/821:10 -
1 stop15h 15m
Sun 16/818:55 -
1 stop22h 25m
Deal found 3/8$820
Wed 9/911:00 -
1 stop23h 30m
Fri 18/907:15 -
2 stops24h 45m
Deal found 3/8$831
Wed 2/919:40 -
2 stops20h 00m
Thu 10/914:10 -
1 stop22h 00m
Deal found 4/8$878
Wed 2/910:20 -
2 stops23h 50m
Wed 9/911:35 -
1 stop19h 05m
Deal found 5/8$883
Thu 3/920:20 -
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Mon 7/914:10 -
1 stop22h 00m
Deal found 4/8$885
Sun 6/910:20 -
1 stop31h 40m
Sun 20/915:45 -
1 stop25h 35m
Deal found 2/8$893
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 August 2026.
Thu 3/912:00 -
2 stops26h 45m
Mon 7/916:50 -
1 stop17h 50m
Deal found 3/8$927
Sun 6/914:35 -
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Sun 20/908:05 -
3 stops34h 15m
Deal found 2/8$994
Mon 7/914:25 -
1 stop25h 05m
Thu 10/914:45 -
1 stop29h 30m
Deal found 5/8$1,145
Sun 27/1211:25 -
1 stop15h 25m
Sat 9/120:40 -
1 stop31h 10m
Deal found 6/8$1,405
Mon 7/911:00 -
1 stop14h 50m
Thu 10/920:10 -
2 stops35h 50m
Deal found 5/8$1,065
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1 stop31h 10m
Tue 26/108:50 -
2 stops35h 50m
Deal found 4/8$1,319
Wed 23/911:00 -
1 stop23h 30m
Mon 28/911:45 -
1 stop19h 15m
Deal found 5/8$1,212
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Mon 7/914:45 -
2 stops28h 55m
Deal found 3/8$1,439
Wed 23/911:00 -
1 stop14h 50m
Sun 27/910:40 -
1 stop20h 20m
Deal found 5/8$1,212
Fri 25/911:00 -
1 stop26h 40m
Sat 3/1022:15 -
1 stop32h 45m
Deal found 5/8$1,342
Direct flights from Melbourne to Qingdao
Explore direct flight options from Melbourne to Qingdao based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 6 August 2026.
Wed 12/814:35 -
Nonstop11h 20m
Sat 22/822:50 -
Nonstop11h 45m
Deal found 5/8$957
Wed 23/914:35 -
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Deal found 5/8$1,407
Sun 20/914:35 -
Nonstop11h 20m
Sat 3/1022:50 -
Nonstop10h 45m
Deal found 5/8$1,461
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Qingdao
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Qingdao. Data last updated 6 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
Wed 12/810:20 -
1 stop35h 30m
Sat 22/815:45 -
1 stop25h 35m
Deal found 5/8$731
Wed 12/811:35 -
1 stop26h 30m
Sat 22/807:55 -
2 stops23h 40m
Deal found 5/8$787
Wed 2/908:00 -
1 stop15h 10m
Wed 9/918:05 -
1 stop33h 55m
Deal found 2/8$685
Wed 2/908:00 -
1 stop27h 00m
Thu 10/914:15 -
1 stop13h 45m
Deal found 4/8$775
Wed 2/919:40 -
2 stops20h 00m
Thu 10/914:10 -
1 stop22h 00m
Deal found 4/8$878
Wed 2/910:20 -
2 stops23h 50m
Wed 9/911:35 -
1 stop19h 05m
Deal found 5/8$883
Thu 3/920:20 -
1 stop18h 40m
Mon 7/914:10 -
1 stop22h 00m
Deal found 4/8$885
Sun 6/910:20 -
1 stop31h 40m
Sun 20/915:45 -
1 stop25h 35m
Deal found 2/8$893
Wed 9/911:00 -
1 stop23h 30m
Fri 18/907:15 -
2 stops24h 45m
Deal found 3/8$831
Wed 9/911:35 -
1 stop14h 20m
Fri 18/908:05 -
1 stop23h 30m
Deal found 3/8$898
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 6 August 2026.
Thu 15/1014:00 -
1 stop20h 35m
Deal found 3/8$381
Fri 21/811:00 -
1 stop22h 55m
Deal found 5/8$436
Sat 5/912:00 -
2 stops26h 45m
Deal found 6/8$460
Wed 26/811:00 -
1 stop22h 55m
Deal found 5/8$489
Find 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 6 August 2026.
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 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao that are best for you.
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Cheapest return flight
MelbourneQingdao
MEL Melbourne - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
MELTAO
Melbourne
Thu 3/9
12:00-12:45
2 stops26h 45m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Mon 7/9
16:50-12:40
1 stop17h 50m
$927
MelbourneQingdao
MEL Melbourne - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
MELTAO
Melbourne
Sun 6/9
14:35-23:55
Nonstop11h 20m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Sun 20/9
08:05-20:20
3 stops34h 15m
$994
MelbourneQingdao
MEL Melbourne - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
MELTAO
Melbourne
Mon 7/9
11:00-23:50
1 stop14h 50m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Thu 10/9
20:10-10:00
2 stops35h 50m
$1,065
MelbourneQingdao
MEL Melbourne - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
MELTAO
Melbourne
Mon 7/9
14:25-13:30
1 stop25h 05m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Thu 10/9
14:45-22:15
1 stop29h 30m
$1,145
MelbourneQingdao
MEL Melbourne - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
MELTAO
Melbourne
Wed 23/9
11:00-08:30
1 stop23h 30m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Mon 28/9
11:45-09:00
1 stop19h 15m
$1,212
Fastest return journey
MelbourneQingdao
MEL Melbourne - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
MELTAO
Melbourne
Wed 23/9
11:00-23:50
1 stop14h 50m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Sun 27/9
10:40-09:00
1 stop20h 20m
$1,212
MelbourneQingdao
MEL Melbourne - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
MELTAO
Melbourne
Tue 15/9
11:35-16:45
1 stop31h 10m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Tue 26/1
08:50-23:40
2 stops35h 50m
$1,319
MelbourneQingdao
MEL Melbourne - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
MELTAO
Melbourne
Fri 25/9
11:00-11:40
1 stop26h 40m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Sat 3/10
22:15-09:00
1 stop32h 45m
$1,342
MelbourneQingdao
MEL Melbourne - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
MELTAO
Melbourne
Sun 27/12
11:25-23:50
1 stop15h 25m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Sat 9/1
20:40-06:50
1 stop31h 10m
$1,405
MelbourneQingdao
MEL Melbourne - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
MELTAO
Melbourne
Thu 3/9
09:00-13:30
2 stops30h 30m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Mon 7/9
14:45-21:40
2 stops28h 55m
$1,439
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao, you should look to book at least 71 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao (average of $582). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,078). 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.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Melbourne Airport to Qingdao flights typically cost between $719 and $925 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $685 on Juneyao Airlines (2 Sept–9 Sept).
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 50% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Chengdu (TFU) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $788.
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 Guangzhou (CAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 06m.
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 3h 07m.
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 August 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with China Southern and China 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.
Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
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?
China Eastern can get you from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao in just under 26h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao is about 8612 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao round-trip?
Flying on Shenzhen Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Qingdao, with prices starting at $495. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Juneyao Airlines and Sichuan Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $495 and $539, respectively. These flights start at 41% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Beijing Capital Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $311. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Eastern and China Southern, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao for a low price.
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 $699, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $420. The most popular route (Melbourne - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl), is priced around $693.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao (average of $582). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,078). 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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