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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Qingdao from $316

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 19/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — TAO
4 Feb — 11 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl are usually found in May or August, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday 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 (ME1) 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 30 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$576

One-way from

$316

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$935
XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 24/3-31/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Qingdao
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Beijing Capital Airlines
  • Beijing Capital Airlines
  • 19/2
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Qingdao
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($337 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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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 30 January 2025.

Fri 25/711:35MEL - TAO
1 stop14h 20mXiamenAir
Sun 24/812:50TAO - MEL
1 stop18h 45mXiamenAir
Deal found 28/1$619
Fri 25/720:20MEL - TAO
1 stop18h 40mSichuan Airlines
Sun 24/814:00TAO - MEL
1 stop22h 20mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 29/1$693
Wed 19/1100:35MEL - TAO
1 stop33h 55mSingapore Airlines
Thu 11/1209:00TAO - MEL
1 stop30h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/1$724
Thu 20/1120:15MEL - TAO
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1220:55TAO - MEL
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1$857
Wed 19/1100:45MEL - TAO
1 stop15h 30mCathay Pacific
Thu 11/1214:40TAO - MEL
2 stops19h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/1$1,009

Find flights from Melbourne to Qingdao within your budget

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 30 January 2025.

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MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Fri 25/7

11:35-23:55

1 stop14h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 24/8

12:50-09:35

1 stop18h 45m

$619

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Fri 25/7

20:20-13:00

1 stop18h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 24/8

14:00-14:20

1 stop22h 20m

$693

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Fri 25/7

18:25-14:45

2 stops22h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 24/8

08:50-11:00

1 stop24h 10m

$969

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Wed 19/2

12:55-22:05

Nonstop12h 10m

$316

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Wed 19/2

13:35-07:35

1 stop21h 00m

$323

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Wed 19/2

21:30-00:50

2 stops30h 20m

$380

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Tue 18/2

00:45-13:15

1 stop15h 30m

$809

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Deals found on 29/1

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Qingdao

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Qingdao

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Qingdao including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne 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 24 January 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne to Qingdao may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 73 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Qingdao?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Qingdao (average of $361). Flying from Melbourne to Qingdao in December is currently the most expensive (average of $841). 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 30 January 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Qingdao at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Qingdao by month

Plan your trip to Qingdao by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Qingdao by month

Plan your trip to Qingdao by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 30 January 2025.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jan 2025

MAN - HKG

An airline like Cathy Pacific should not serve vegetarian meal for people who pre-booked Muslim meal. Also, the quality / variety of the meals can be improved.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jan 2025

MAN - HKG

An airline like Cathy Pacific should not serve vegetarian meal for people who pre-booked Muslim meal. Also, the quality / variety of the meals can be improved.

Scoot
6.7
Okay
300 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jan 2025

MAN - HKG

An airline like Cathy Pacific should not serve vegetarian meal for people who pre-booked Muslim meal. Also, the quality / variety of the meals can be improved.

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?

    Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Qingdao. You should not have trouble finding flights to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 8 airlines have flights to the Qingdao airport from Melbourne. It is only a 41.4 km journey from Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO) to Qingdao’s city centre.

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

    According to our current data, XiamenAir ($576), Juneyao Airlines ($642), and Sichuan Airlines ($696) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Qingdao. XiamenAir is 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Beijing Capital Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $316. However, be on the lookout for offers from Scoot and Cathay Pacific, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to Qingdao for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Qingdao?

    The cheapest flight price from Melbourne to Qingdao is $284. On average you can expect to pay $817. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl), can usually be booked for $530.

  • 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 to Qingdao?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Qingdao (average of $361). Flying from Melbourne to Qingdao in December is currently the most expensive (average of $841). 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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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$242Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest$468Average$901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest$523Average$841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$533Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$597Average$813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$606Average$763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$953Average$1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$1,175Average$1,257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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