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 $721. Find deals

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

Xiamen (XMN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 69% 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 Xiamen (XMN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 08m. Find deals

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

Flights via Xiamen (XMN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 23m. Find deals

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 $447. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by XiamenAir and Beijing Capital Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $515 and $554, respectively. These flights start at 46% 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 Shenzhen Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $354. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hainan Airlines and Juneyao Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao for a low price.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Qingdao flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 $1,260, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $639. The most popular route (Melbourne - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl), is priced around $584.

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

Consider Sichuan Airlines, Air China or China Southern when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao?

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao are generally found to be more expensive on Friday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Qingdao.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao?

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao in March, with the cheapest ticket starting at $469.

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.

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Qingdao that include hotel bookings?

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$348+ Flights from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao

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 Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Qingdao

Round-trip from	$680
One-way from	$348
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,027
Good round-trip deal	$921 or less
Good one-way deal	$1,598 or less

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2 total stops
35h 10m total
Melbourne to Qingdao

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11/1
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15h 05m 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 12 September 2025.

Sun 26/1020:15MEL - TAO

1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1118:45TAO - MEL

1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$680

Wed 12/1109:00MEL - TAO

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/1113:50TAO - MEL

2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$685

Wed 15/1000:30MEL - TAO

3 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/1108:50TAO - MEL

1 stop33h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$695

Thu 2/1016:00MEL - TAO

2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/1118:45TAO - MEL

1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$710

Thu 16/1017:15MEL - TAO

2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 16/1220:55TAO - MEL

1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$712

Mon 10/1120:15MEL - TAO

1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 15/1220:55TAO - MEL

2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$713

Sat 8/1111:25MEL - TAO

1 stop15h 25mChina Southern

Sat 15/1115:05TAO - MEL

1 stop27h 25mChina Southern

Deal found 10/9$719

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Sun 26/1020:15MEL - TAO

1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1118:45TAO - MEL

1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$680

Wed 15/1000:30MEL - TAO

3 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/1108:50TAO - MEL

1 stop33h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$695

Thu 16/1017:15MEL - TAO

2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 16/1220:55TAO - MEL

1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$712

Wed 22/1014:00MEL - TAO

1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/1108:05TAO - MEL

3 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$760

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Thu 18/920:20MEL - TAO

1 stop18h 45mSichuan Airlines

Thu 25/914:05TAO - MEL

1 stop22h 15mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,227

Thu 18/907:30MEL - TAO

2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 25/912:50TAO - MEL

1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,240

Mon 22/920:20MEL - TAO

1 stop18h 45mSichuan Airlines

Sun 12/1014:00TAO - MEL

1 stop22h 20mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,065

Mon 22/907:30MEL - TAO

1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/1011:20TAO - MEL

2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,125

Mon 22/906:30MEL - TAO

1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 26/917:50TAO - MEL

2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,250

Mon 22/920:20MEL - TAO

1 stop18h 45mSichuan Airlines

Fri 26/914:05TAO - MEL

1 stop22h 15mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,344

One-way flights from Melbourne to Qingdao
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Sun 11/122:15MEL - TAO

1 stop15h 05mShenzhen Airlines

Deal found 10/9$348

Tue 13/122:15MEL - TAO

1 stop15h 05mShenzhen Airlines

Deal found 10/9$354

Sun 11/120:45MEL - TAO

2 stops19h 15mHainan Airlines

Deal found 10/9$422

Wed 7/109:00MEL - TAO

1 stop14h 35mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 10/9$445

Sat 10/117:55MEL - TAO

2 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$446

Fri 9/120:45MEL - TAO

2 stops19h 15mHainan Airlines

Deal found 10/9$451

Tue 13/120:45MEL - TAO

2 stops19h 15mHainan Airlines

Deal found 10/9$467

Sat 10/121:40MEL - TAO

1 stop24h 40mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 10/9$490

Mon 12/106:30MEL - TAO

1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$523

Thu 8/106:30MEL - TAO

1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$525

Sat 10/112:35MEL - TAO

1 stop14h 40mXiamenAir

Deal found 10/9$532

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Sun 26/10

20:15-10:25

1 stop17h 10m

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Sun 2/11

18:45-15:45

1 stop18h 00m

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MEL - TAO

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Wed 15/10

00:30-23:55

3 stops26h 25m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 19/11

08:50-21:20

1 stop33h 30m

$695

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Thu 16/10

17:15-10:20

2 stops20h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 16/12

20:55-15:45

1 stop15h 50m

$712

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Wed 22/10

14:00-07:35

1 stop20h 35m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 10/11

08:05-21:20

3 stops34h 15m

$760

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Tue 13/1

22:15-10:20

1 stop15h 05m

$354

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Sun 11/1

20:45-13:00

2 stops19h 15m

$422

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Wed 7/1

09:00-20:35

1 stop14h 35m

$445

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Fri 9/1

09:00-20:35

1 stop14h 35m

$445

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Sun 11/1

09:00-20:35

1 stop14h 35m

$445

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Sat 10/1

17:55-07:35

2 stops40h 40m

$446

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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 $361). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao in December is currently the most expensive (average of $845). 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 at midday. 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

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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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

7.5

Good

110 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

165 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.
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 $447. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by XiamenAir and Beijing Capital Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $515 and $554, respectively. These flights start at 46% 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 Shenzhen Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $354. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hainan Airlines and Juneyao Airlines, 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 $1,260, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $639. The most popular route (Melbourne - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl), is priced around $584.
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 $361). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao in December is currently the most expensive (average of $845). 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$447	Average$662	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
XiamenAir	Cheapest$515	Average$1,048	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time49%	Search XiamenAir flights
Beijing Capital Airlines	Cheapest$554	Average$858	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Beijing Capital Airlines flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$670	Average$891	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Air China	Cheapest$689	Average$772	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
China Southern	Cheapest$697	Average$1,155	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Hainan Airlines	Cheapest$1,104	Average$1,172	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Hainan Airlines flights

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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao from $348

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 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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 Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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