Cheap Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Taipei (TPE)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne Tullamarine to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan flights are currently cheapest in September.

Direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan

Melbourne Tullamarine to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Melbourne Tullamarine to Taipei below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.

Melbourne to Taipei: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$490
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time9 hrs, 16 mins
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week10

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan is $490. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
9 hours and 16 minutes is the average flight time from Melbourne Tullamarine to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.
Qantas and China Airlines fly direct from Melbourne Tullamarine to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.
As of July 2025, there are 10 flights per week flying from Melbourne Tullamarine to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport on Monday, 1 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 16 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Taipei is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Scoot and China Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.

Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE): what you need to know

  • Jump on a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours 25 minutes.

  • Taipei is three hours behind Melbourne and observes the UTC+8 timezone.

  • Flights from MEL to TPE start at 00:25 — the first with China Airlines. The last service of the day is at 23:20 with China Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of six weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flights.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your MEL to TPE flight.

  • Travelling during a peak time such as January? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • China Airlines is your gateway to discovering Taipei (and perhaps some other great parts of Taiwan!). Check out the direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport offered by this popular carrier.

  • The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is China Airlines.

  • With an impressive 80.0% of services landing on schedule, China Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering MEL to TPE flights.

  • If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MEL and TPE:

    • Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport

    • Hong Kong International Airport

    • Ninoy Aquino International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)

  • Currently, $269 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $492. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MEL to TPE.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MEL to TPE.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.

Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • 67.71% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on time.

  • Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.

  • Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near MEL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)

  • If you're getting in on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near TPE:

  • Grab a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car and explore Taipei and beyond with your own wheels. 固得租車, IWS rent a car and Chih-hang car hire are popular outlets you can book with here.

  • Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport around two weeks before your travel date.

Getting from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei

  • Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to the centre of Taipei has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.

When to fly to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Taipei in April.

  • The warmest month in Taipei is July, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • January has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MEL to TPE sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Taiwan

  • You've seen Taipei, now it's time to discover other corners of Taiwan. Travel around 129 kilometres south-west to T'ai-chung-shih to tick off its popular sights. From Taichung Park to Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Tainan is another sought-after destination in Taiwan and is around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei. No trip is complete without visiting Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.

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