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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao from $740

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — TAO
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
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

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 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$740

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$821

Good round-trip deal

$819 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,629 or less
XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 6/3-10/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Qingdao
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($45 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 27 November 2025.

Fri 26/1209:00MEL - TAO
1 stop28h 35mJuneyao Airlines
Sat 10/111:35TAO - MEL
1 stop16h 25mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 26/11$1,045
Mon 8/1212:25MEL - TAO
1 stop14h 50mXiamenAir
Sat 20/1217:45TAO - MEL
1 stop13h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 26/11$1,119
Mon 8/1221:40MEL - TAO
1 stop15h 10mSichuan Airlines
Sat 20/1210:50TAO - MEL
1 stop24h 40mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 25/11$1,136
Fri 26/1222:30MEL - TAO
1 stop16h 10mChina Eastern
Sun 28/1206:25TAO - MEL
2 stops25h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/11$1,182
Fri 26/1220:15MEL - TAO
1 stop18h 45mAir China
Sun 28/1207:55TAO - MEL
1 stop28h 45mAir China
Deal found 25/11$1,245
Wed 17/1209:00MEL - TAO
1 stop28h 35mJuneyao Airlines
Sat 17/111:35TAO - MEL
1 stop16h 25mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 26/11$1,301
Thu 25/1211:25MEL - TAO
1 stop15h 25mChina Southern
Fri 2/115:05TAO - MEL
1 stop15h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 26/11$1,371

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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 27 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

Fly to

Qingdao

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

12:25-16:45

1 stop31h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 10/3

17:45-10:25

1 stop13h 40m

$740

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

22:30-17:35

1 stop22h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 10/3

20:10-11:00

2 stops35h 50m

$752

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

00:45-13:15

1 stop15h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 10/3

14:30-12:30

1 stop19h 00m

$1,084

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Mon 8/12

12:25-00:15

1 stop14h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 20/12

17:45-10:25

1 stop13h 40m

$1,119

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

$1,136

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Sat 10/1

06:00-18:30

1 stop15h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 17/1

16:15-13:00

1 stop17h 45m

$1,235

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Deals found on 25/11

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

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 21 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 $478). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao in July is currently the most expensive (average of $781). 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 27 November 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 32% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 27 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.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
55 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

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.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
55 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
55 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

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.
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

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.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

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

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?

    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, China Eastern, and Cathay Pacific can get you from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao in just under 15h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 50m. 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 Beijing Capital Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Qingdao, with prices starting at $547. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by XiamenAir and Sichuan Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $555 and $607, 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 $1,225, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $819. The most popular route (Melbourne - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl), is priced around $740.

  • 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 Airport to Qingdao?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao (average of $478). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao in July is currently the most expensive (average of $781). 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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Fly from Melbourne to Qingdao on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Melbourne to Qingdao. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 27 November 2025.
Beijing Capital Airlines flights from Melbourne to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
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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 27 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$547Average$922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$555Average$1,047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$607Average$863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest$683Average$909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$702Average$771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$710Average$1,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$1,126Average$1,188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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