What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao?

Chengdu (TFU) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $726. Find deals

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao?

Xiamen (XMN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 70% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao on Cheapflights. Find deals

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao?

Flights via Shenzhen (SZX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 03m. Find deals

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao?

Flights via Shenzhen (SZX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 23m. Find deals

How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao?

Shenzhen Airlines can get you from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao in just under 21h 30m. 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 Sichuan Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Qingdao, with prices starting at $458. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by XiamenAir and Beijing Capital Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $553 and $567, respectively. These flights start at 46% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Qingdao ranges from 10.0 - 160.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 160.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Qingdao when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Qingdao, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 0.0 C).

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 $1,229, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $822. The most popular route (Melbourne - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl), is priced around $764.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao?

Consider XiamenAir, Beijing Capital Airlines or Hainan Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao.

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.

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Average price	$677
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46h 40m total
Melbourne to Qingdao

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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 15 October 2025.

Mon 17/1113:10MEL - TAO

1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 16/1211:25TAO - MEL

1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$704

Sat 15/1106:00MEL - TAO

1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 15/1208:30TAO - MEL

2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$764

Thu 27/1106:00MEL - TAO

1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/1208:50TAO - MEL

1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$802

Mon 8/1221:40MEL - TAO

1 stop15h 10mSichuan Airlines

Sat 20/1210:50TAO - MEL

1 stop24h 40mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 13/10$991

Best flights from Melbourne to Qingdao
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Mon 17/1113:10MEL - TAO

1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 16/1211:25TAO - MEL

1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$704

Tue 10/222:20MEL - TAO

1 stop21h 30mShenzhen Airlines

Thu 26/213:00TAO - MEL

1 stop21h 00mShenzhen Airlines

Deal found 14/10$804

Sat 15/1106:00MEL - TAO

1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 15/1221:35TAO - MEL

1 stop30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$765

Sun 8/222:20MEL - TAO

1 stop21h 30mShenzhen Airlines

Mon 23/213:00TAO - MEL

1 stop21h 00mShenzhen Airlines

Deal found 14/10$804

Sun 8/222:20MEL - TAO

1 stop27h 45mShenzhen Airlines

Thu 26/213:00TAO - MEL

1 stop21h 00mShenzhen Airlines

Deal found 14/10$804

Fri 13/222:20MEL - TAO

1 stop22h 50mShenzhen Airlines

Mon 23/213:00TAO - MEL

1 stop21h 00mShenzhen Airlines

Deal found 14/10$804

Fri 13/222:20MEL - TAO

1 stop15h 00mShenzhen Airlines

Thu 26/217:50TAO - MEL

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Deal found 14/10$804

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Sat 21/207:50TAO - MEL

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Deal found 14/10$804

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Mon 23/217:50TAO - MEL

1 stop16h 10mShenzhen Airlines

Deal found 14/10$804

Tue 10/222:20MEL - TAO

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Sat 21/211:35TAO - MEL

1 stop22h 25mShenzhen Airlines

Deal found 14/10$804

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Sat 15/1106:00MEL - TAO

1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 15/1208:30TAO - MEL

2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$764

Mon 17/1113:10MEL - TAO

1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 16/1211:25TAO - MEL

1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$704

Thu 27/1106:00MEL - TAO

1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/1208:50TAO - MEL

1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$802

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MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Mon 17/11

13:10-07:35

1 stop21h 25m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 16/12

11:25-15:40

1 stop25h 15m

$704

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

06:00-18:30

1 stop15h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 15/12

21:35-07:00

1 stop30h 25m

$765

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Tue 10/2

22:20-16:50

1 stop21h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 26/2

13:00-13:00

1 stop21h 00m

$804

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

22:20-16:50

1 stop21h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 23/2

13:00-13:00

1 stop21h 00m

$804

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

22:20-23:05

1 stop27h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 26/2

13:00-13:00

1 stop21h 00m

$804

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Fri 13/2

22:20-18:10

1 stop22h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 23/2

13:00-13:00

1 stop21h 00m

$804

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Fri 13/2

22:20-10:20

1 stop15h 00m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 26/2

17:50-13:00

1 stop16h 10m

$804

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Fri 13/2

22:20-16:50

1 stop21h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 21/2

07:50-13:00

1 stop26h 10m

$804

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Tue 10/2

22:20-11:40

1 stop16h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 23/2

17:50-13:00

1 stop16h 10m

$804

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Tue 10/2

22:20-23:05

1 stop27h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 21/2

11:35-13:00

1 stop22h 25m

$804

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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 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 $480). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao in July is currently the most expensive (average of $784). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 30% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Qingdao

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

45 reviews

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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

45 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

45 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

China Southern

7.4

Good

116 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

45 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

China Eastern

7.2

Good

168 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

45 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Related info for your journey

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?
Shenzhen Airlines can get you from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao in just under 21h 30m. 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 Sichuan Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Qingdao, with prices starting at $458. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by XiamenAir and Beijing Capital Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $553 and $567, respectively. These flights start at 46% 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 $1,229, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $822. The most popular route (Melbourne - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl), is priced around $764.
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 $480). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao in July is currently the most expensive (average of $784). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Sichuan Airlines	Cheapest$458	Average$678	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
XiamenAir	Cheapest$553	Average$1,058	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time49%	Search XiamenAir flights
Beijing Capital Airlines	Cheapest$567	Average$943	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Beijing Capital Airlines flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$685	Average$913	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Air China	Cheapest$705	Average$790	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
China Southern	Cheapest$713	Average$1,108	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Hainan Airlines	Cheapest$1,130	Average$1,200	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Hainan Airlines flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl are usually found in March or May, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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