TAO - SFO

$508 Find Cheap Flights from Qingdao to San Francisco

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Qingdao to San Francisco departing on 2/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Qingdao to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Qingdao to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$770
Cathay Pacific
Wed 3/4Sun 3/8
TAO - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$508
Typical prices: $514-$655
Air China
Tue 2/10
TAO - SFO • 1 stop
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Cathay Pacific
Cheapest • from $770 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Qingdao to San Francisco (TAO-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Qingdao to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Qingdao to San Francisco

Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 8
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:30 pm - 9:15 pm
TAO
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SFO
22h 45m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:55 pm - 1:15 pm
SFO
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TAO
22h 20m
1 stop
$770Cathay Pacific
Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 8
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:30 pm - 4:20 pm
TAO
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SFO
17h 50m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:55 pm - 1:15 pm
SFO
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TAO
22h 20m
1 stop
$771Cathay Pacific
Thu, Jul 9 - Sat, Jul 11
Korean Air Logo
2:55 pm - 11:00 am
TAO
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SFO
35h 05m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
1:10 pm - 1:45 pm
SFO
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TAO
33h 35m
1 stop
$1,014Korean Air
Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 8
China Eastern Logo
9:00 pm - 9:00 am
TAO
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SFO
28h 00m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
8:55 am - 12:10 am
SFO
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TAO
24h 15m
2 stops
$1,084China Eastern
Thu, Jul 9 - Sat, Jul 11
ANA Logo
1:30 pm - 7:29 pm
TAO
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SFO
20h 59m
2 stops
ANA Logo
6:15 pm - 12:30 pm
SFO
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TAO
51h 15m
2 stops
$1,144ANA
Thu, Jul 9 - Sat, Jul 11
ANA Logo
1:30 pm - 7:43 pm
TAO
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SFO
21h 13m
2 stops
ANA Logo
6:15 pm - 12:30 pm
SFO
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TAO
51h 15m
2 stops
$1,156ANA
Thu, Jul 9 - Sat, Jul 11
ANA Logo
1:30 pm - 4:55 pm
TAO
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SFO
18h 25m
1 stop
ANA Logo
4:10 pm - 12:30 pm
SFO
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TAO
29h 20m
2 stops
$1,206ANA
Thu, Jul 9 - Sat, Jul 11
ANA Logo
1:30 pm - 4:55 pm
TAO
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SFO
18h 25m
1 stop
ANA Logo
6:15 pm - 12:30 pm
SFO
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TAO
27h 15m
2 stops
$1,211ANA
Sun, Feb 8 - Thu, Feb 26
China Southern Logo
6:45 pm - 7:40 pm
TAO
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SFO
40h 55m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
11:35 pm - 6:20 pm
SFO
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TAO
26h 45m
1 stop
$1,215China Southern
Sun, Feb 8 - Thu, Feb 26
China Eastern Logo
9:05 pm - 9:00 am
TAO
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SFO
27h 55m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 6:35 pm
SFO
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TAO
38h 35m
1 stop
$1,246China Eastern
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Qingdao to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Qingdao to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Qingdao to San Francisco?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Qingdao to San Francisco were found on Cathay Pacific ($770) and Korean Air ($1,014).

Good to know

Cheapest flight$508
Flight from Qingdao to San Francisco

When to book flights from Qingdao to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Qingdao to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Qingdao to San Francisco

  • What is the cheapest flight from Qingdao to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Qingdao to San Francisco was $508 for a one-way ticket and $770 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Qingdao and San Francisco?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Qingdao and on arrival in San Francisco.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Qingdao to San Francisco?

    When flying out of Qingdao you will be using Qingdao Jiaodong Intl. You will be landing at San Francisco, also known as San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Qingdao to San Francisco?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Qingdao to San Francisco?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Qingdao and San Francisco.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Qingdao to San Francisco, Cathay Pacific or China Southern?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Qingdao to San Francisco are Cathay Pacific and China Southern. With an average price for the route of $948 and an overall rating of 7.6, Cathay Pacific is the most popular choice. China Southern is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $899 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Qingdao to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Qingdao to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Qingdao to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Qingdao is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Qingdao to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Qingdao with another airline. Booking your flights between Qingdao and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Qingdao to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Qingdao up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Qingdao to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Qingdao to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Qingdao to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Cathay PacificOverall score based on 1139 reviews
7.3Food
7.9Boarding
7.7Entertainment
7.6Comfort
8.1Crew
Airline reviews

Flight delayed first from bad weather, then after boarding there was a problem with the plane. We had to get off and onto another plane...connections were missed and the trip took an additional 10 hours!! Pre-paid seatting was not honored due ro last minute carrier changes. Most of the trip was on Japan Airline.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2026
DTW - DFW
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Flight delayed first from bad weather, then after boarding there was a problem with the plane. We had to get off and onto another plane...connections were missed and the trip took an additional 10 hours!! Pre-paid seatting was not honored due ro last minute carrier changes. Most of the trip was on Japan Airline.

Vegetarian options should be included with every meal. Even just simple steamed vegetables and whole grains would capture a wide audience.

Cramped, hot and the plane was grubby. Also the plane was an hour late and it took an hour to get my luggage once I got to LAX.

Extensive delays, poor organization to board people, as it felt like chaos to get inside of the plane. No lines, everyone gathering together like a mayhem, very confusing. Passengers out of hand and rude, which is not the airlines fault. However, there should be rules, e.g., not letting one passenger take 2+ spots in the overhead bin.

The bed was alright in business class. Food variety and quality were not up to the mark compared to the business class airfare.

Food , drink experience were great with Cathay. Crew service was excellent. Clean toilet and full snack bars always, pilot took of 26minutes later when boarding at Hong Kong with extra US customs check at gate 9 for US flight, but he managed to arrive only 2 minutes later from flight tracker. Smooth flight .

I wish there were more bathrooms available on these larger carriers.

My flight was suppose to be at 7:45pm to fly but it didnt fly out until 8:55 to dallas so then all of my other flights was late and delay ihad to wait at the airport for extra 14 hours to be able to get on a different plane

Super delayed. Unnecessary. Need more competent people doing logistics to keep things moving on time. Totally unacceptable.

Overall, not good. Super late boarding in Hong Kong because some last minute issue with a plane. The boarding process is chaotic. Kathy Pacific should seek to do better with punctual departure time. Caused a lot of trouble with missed connecting flight.

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

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