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Cheapest return flight
$722
Typical prices: $731-$1,017
Scoot
Fri 9/11Thu 22/11
MEL - TAO • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$1,007
Typical prices: $858-$1,143
Beijing Capital Airlines
Sun 2/12Wed 26/12
MEL - TAO • Direct
Direct flights
2 days a week
You can fly direct with Beijing Capital Airlines. Average duration is 11h 21m
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When to book
19 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 19 weeks in advance save around 40% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
March
Cheapest • 30% price drop
November
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)
Cheapest • Avg $808 (return)
Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN)
Shortest trip • 14h 52m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Qingdao (MEL-TAO)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Qingdao

Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
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13:25 - 07:25MEL  Melbourne-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
21h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi
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08:50 - 21:20TAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-MEL Melbourne
33h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi
$722Scoot
1 day ago
Mon, 9 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
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13:25 - 07:25MEL  Melbourne-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
21h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi
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08:40 - 12:10TAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-MEL Melbourne
24h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi
$759Scoot
3+ days ago
Tue, 10 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
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12:35 - 16:40MEL  Melbourne-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
31h 05m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
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17:40 - 10:35TAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-MEL Melbourne
13h 55m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
$769XiamenAir
3+ days ago
Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
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12:35 - 12:00MEL  Melbourne-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
26h 25m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
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17:40 - 10:35TAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-MEL Melbourne
13h 55m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
$769XiamenAir
3+ days ago
Wed, 2 Dec - Sat, 26 Dec
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11:45 - 20:20MEL  Melbourne-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
11h 35mdirect
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21:10 - 06:00TAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-MEL Melbourne
29h 50m1 stop Hangzhou
$794Beijing Capital Airlines
3+ days ago
Wed, 2 Dec - Sat, 26 Dec
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11:45 - 20:20MEL  Melbourne-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
11h 35mdirect
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21:10 - 06:00TAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-MEL Melbourne
29h 50m1 stop Hangzhou
$796Beijing Capital Airlines
2 days ago
Mon, 9 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
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12:00 - 00:10MEL  Melbourne-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
15h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
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06:25 - 11:00TAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-MEL Melbourne
25h 35m2 stops Xi'an Xianyang Nanjing Lukou Intl
$836China Eastern
3+ days ago
Mon, 4 Jan - Mon, 1 Mar
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11:25 - 19:55MEL  Melbourne-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
35h 30m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
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12:20 - 21:30TAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-MEL Melbourne
30h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$1,126China Southern
2 days ago
Mon, 7 Dec - Tue, 15 Dec
China Eastern Logo
13:00 - 09:15MEL  Melbourne-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
23h 15m2 stops Nanjing Lukou Intl Xi'an Xianyang
China Eastern Logo
20:10 - 11:00TAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-MEL Melbourne
35h 50m2 stops Xi'an Xianyang Nanjing Lukou Intl
$1,145China Eastern
3+ days ago
Mon, 4 Jan - Mon, 1 Mar
China Southern Logo
07:30 - 11:15MEL  Melbourne-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
30h 45m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Guangzhou Baiyun
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18:55 - 21:30TAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-MEL Melbourne
23h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$1,187China Southern
2 days ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Melbourne Airport to Qingdao flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao?

Return flights from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao typically range from $731 to $1,017. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $722 on Scoot.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao. It's 13% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 7% higher.

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

•March is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao at $627 return.
•July ($993) and June ($970) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 58% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao the cheapest?

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao are cheapest 19 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 40% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Melbourne Airport to Qingdao flights

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

$407
Beat the crowds with an average 48% drop in travellers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 44% increase in travellers.
One-way flight from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao

When to book flights from Melbourne to Qingdao

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Qingdao based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Melbourne Airport to Qingdao flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao:

    • Earliest: departs at 11:35 and lands at 22:56
    • Latest: departs at 11:45 and lands at 23:06.

    The flight takes about 11h 21m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao:

    • Economy class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao?

    A direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao takes 11h 21m, covering 13,858 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Melbourne Airport to Qingdao flight?

    Return flights from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao range from $731 to $1,017, with an average of $901 over the past 12 months. Anything below $731 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Melbourne Airport to Qingdao flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the $901 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $808 return via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), compared with $984 for direct.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao?

    The Airbus A330 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Beijing Capital Airlines and Hainan Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

  • How are flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao looking right now?

    One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $648, which is 42% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao?

    Flights from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao pass through?

    One-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao most commonly connect through:

    • Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 28% of one-stop connections
    • Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) – 26% of one-stop connections
    • Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 19% of one-stop connections
    • Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) – 9% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $788 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $970, a difference of $182.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao?

    Only Beijing Capital Airlines operates flights between Melbourne Airport and Qingdao.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao?

    Flying via Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 52m, compared to 15h 39m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and 16h 36m via Shenzhen (SZX).

  • What is the time difference between Melbourne Airport and Qingdao?

    Qingdao is 3 hours behind Melbourne Airport (China Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Melbourne Airport to Qingdao flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Beijing Capital Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Melbourne Airport to Qingdao flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Friday flights average $788, about $182 less than Sunday fares (19% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 19 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 40% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Melbourne Airport to Qingdao trip for March. Fares historically average $627 return in that month – typically $365 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages $808 return on this route – about $175 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wednesday

Beijing Capital Airlines

Beijing Capital Airlines

Sunday

Beijing Capital Airlines

Beijing Capital Airlines

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Direct returns

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl to Melbourne

Tuesday

Beijing Capital Airlines

Beijing Capital Airlines

Saturday

Beijing Capital Airlines

Beijing Capital Airlines

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