Melbourne (MEL) to Taipei (TPE) flights
An economy award from Melbourne (MEL) to Taipei (TPE) starts at 25,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $101.20. One airline flies nonstop from Melbourne (MEL) to Taipei (TPE): China Airlines. The two airports are 4,599 miles (7,401 km) apart. China Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 25 ways to fly it with one stop, through Manila, Xiamen and Sydney and more.
How many miles MEL to TPE costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Airlines | 25,500 | $101.20–430 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Airlines | 34,700 | $155.70–174.50 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn China Airlines | 35,000 | $91.20–170 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn China Airlines | 42,000 | $121.60–196.40 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from MEL to TPE
- China AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book MEL to TPE with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks China Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Airlines
MEL to TPE with one stop
25 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Manila (MNL)Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific Air the whole way
+4 - Via Xiamen (XMN)Xiamen Airlines the whole way
AE - Via Sydney (SYD)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more, then China Airlines
- Via Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN)Royal Brunei Airlines the whole way
- Via Brisbane (BNE)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more, then EVA Air and China Airlines
- Via Denpasar (DPS)Garuda Indonesia, Jetstar and 3 more, then EVA Air, China Airlines and 1 more
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- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Airlines the whole way
+4 - Via Shenzhen (SZX)Shenzhen Airlines the whole way
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- Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Hangzhou (HGH)Beijing Capital Airlines, then EVA Air, Air China and 1 more
- Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines and Juneyao Airlines the whole way
+4 - Via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)Vietnam Airlines and VietJet Air the whole way
+2 - Via Nanjing (NKG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Jakarta (CGK)Garuda Indonesia and Qantas, then EVA Air, China Airlines and 1 more
- Via Singapore (SIN)Singapore Airlines and Scoot the whole way+2
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MEL to TPE: common questions
How many miles does MEL to TPE cost?
In economy it starts at 25,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $101.20. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (34,700), Delta SkyMiles (35,000) and SAS EuroBonus (42,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MEL to TPE?
China Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Melbourne (MEL) to Taipei (TPE).
How far is Melbourne from Taipei by plane?
Melbourne (MEL) and Taipei (TPE) are 4,599 miles (7,401 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MEL to TPE award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Melbourne and Taipei?
The most direct connections are through Manila (MNL), Xiamen (XMN), Sydney (SYD), Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) and Brisbane (BNE). On 17 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Philippine Airlines through Manila.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.