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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao from $332

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 28/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — TAO
15 Jul — 22 Jul1
1 adult

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 10 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$805

One-way from

$332

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,068

Good round-trip deal

$748 or less

Good one-way deal

$818 or less
20/8-27/8
  • 20/8-27/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 43h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Qingdao
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 28/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Qingdao
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($267 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($51 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 10 July 2025.

Wed 20/813:00MEL - TAO
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/810:50TAO - MEL
3 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7$805
Fri 29/821:30MEL - TAO
1 stop36h 05mScoot
Fri 26/908:50TAO - MEL
1 stop24h 55mScoot
Deal found 8/7$948
Mon 8/1215:35MEL - TAO
1 stop24h 40mCathay Pacific
Sat 20/1214:40TAO - MEL
2 stops24h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/7$1,457
Fri 29/810:20MEL - TAO
2 stops25h 15mChina Southern
Sat 27/910:35TAO - MEL
2 stops20h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 8/7$1,627
Sun 7/1200:35MEL - TAO
1 stop33h 55mSingapore Airlines
Sat 20/1209:00TAO - MEL
1 stop22h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,653
Mon 8/1212:35MEL - TAO
3 stops34h 20mXiamenAir
Sat 20/1208:05TAO - MEL
2 stops23h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 9/7$2,045

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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 10 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Qingdao

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Wed 20/8

13:00-07:35

1 stop20h 35m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 27/8

10:50-11:45

3 stops22h 55m

$805

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Fri 29/8

21:30-07:35

1 stop36h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 26/9

08:50-11:45

1 stop24h 55m

$948

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Mon 8/12

15:35-13:15

1 stop24h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 20/12

14:40-17:45

2 stops24h 05m

$1,457

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Fri 29/8

10:20-09:35

2 stops25h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 27/9

10:35-08:40

2 stops20h 05m

$1,627

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Sun 7/12

00:35-07:30

1 stop33h 55m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 20/12

09:00-10:50

1 stop22h 50m

$1,653

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Mon 8/12

12:35-19:55

3 stops34h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 20/12

08:05-10:35

2 stops23h 30m

$2,045

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Thu 28/8

13:00-07:35

1 stop20h 35m

$332

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Sat 9/8

07:00-21:05

1 stop16h 05m

$404

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Sun 14/9

19:45-12:30

2 stops18h 45m

$467

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Sun 14/9

13:35-23:25

Nonstop11h 50m

$502

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Qingdao

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Cheapflights Insights

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 27 June 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 $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?

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 10 July 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% 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 10 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific 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
41 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Food

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

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
41 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Food

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,324 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Food

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
929 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Food

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

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
7.6
Good
103 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Food

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

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.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
305 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Food

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao round-trip?

    Flying on Scoot is currently your cheapest option to Qingdao, with prices starting at $948. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Cathay Pacific and China Southern, with the lowest prices starting at $1,457 and $1,627, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Scoot, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $332. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hainan Airlines and Beijing Capital 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 $1,128, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $586. The most popular route (Melbourne - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl), is priced around $695.

  • 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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Fly from Melbourne to Qingdao on these airlines

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Top 7 airlines flying from Melbourne to Qingdao

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$446Average$782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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XiamenAirCheapest$497Average$1,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$559Average$784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China SouthernCheapest$617Average$912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$660Average$853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$883Average$1,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$1,121Average$1,199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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