TAO - SFO

$464 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 3/9. 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.
1 adult
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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
$724
Cathay Pacific
Fri 3/13Tue 3/17
TAO - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$439
Typical prices: $467-$517
Cathay Pacific
Mon 3/9
TAO - SFO • 1 stop
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Cathay Pacific
Cheapest • from $724 (round-trip)
Cathay Pacific
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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Nonstop flights
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There are currently no direct flights between Qingdao and San Francisco. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Wuhan (WUH)
Cheapest • Avg $898 (round-trip)
Wuhan (WUH)
Shortest trip • 17h 40m (one-way)
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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

Fri, Mar 13 - Tue, Mar 17
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:30 pm - 10:15 pm
TAO
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SFO
22h 45m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:25 pm - 1:15 pm
SFO
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TAO
33h 50m
1 stop
$724Cathay Pacific
Fri, Mar 13 - Tue, Mar 17
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:30 pm - 10:15 pm
TAO
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SFO
22h 45m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:25 pm - 1:15 pm
SFO
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TAO
33h 50m
1 stop
$725Cathay Pacific
Fri, Mar 13 - Tue, Mar 17
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:30 pm - 10:15 pm
TAO
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SFO
22h 45m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:25 pm - 1:15 pm
SFO
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TAO
33h 50m
1 stop
$727Cathay Pacific
Fri, Mar 13 - Tue, Mar 17
Korean Air Logo
10:55 am - 10:30 am
TAO
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SFO
14h 35m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
12:40 pm - 9:45 am
SFO
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TAO
30h 05m
1 stop
$752Korean Air
Mon, Aug 3 - Tue, Aug 4
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:45 pm - 11:15 pm
TAO
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SFO
23h 30m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:00 pm - 1:30 pm
SFO
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TAO
32h 30m
1 stop
$1,365Cathay Pacific
Sat, Aug 1 - Mon, Aug 3
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9:50 am - 3:15 pm
TAO
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SFO
20h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:20 am - 1:30 pm
SFO
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TAO
21h 10m
1 stop
$1,371Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 1 - Mon, Aug 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:50 am - 1:00 pm
TAO
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SFO
18h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 8:50 am
SFO
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TAO
27h 50m
2 stops
$1,407Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Tue, Mar 17
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7:40 am - 3:50 pm
TAO
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SFO
23h 10m
1 stop
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6:08 pm - 9:50 pm
SFO
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TAO
36h 42m
2 stops
$1,417United Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Tue, Mar 17
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11:25 am - 3:50 pm
TAO
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SFO
19h 25m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:08 pm - 9:50 pm
SFO
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TAO
36h 42m
2 stops
$1,419United Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Tue, Mar 17
United Airlines Logo
7:40 am - 3:50 pm
TAO
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SFO
23h 10m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:55 pm - 7:55 pm
SFO
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TAO
40h 00m
2 stops
$1,420United Airlines
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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 ($724) and Korean Air ($752).

Good to know

Cheapest flight$439
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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $439 for a one-way ticket and $724 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.

  • 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 airline 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 1184 reviews
7.8Entertainment
7.3Food
7.9Boarding
8.1Crew
7.6Comfort
Airline reviews

It was great. It was my first time with Cathay Pacific and I really recommend.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2026
HKG - JFK
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It was great. It was my first time with Cathay Pacific and I really recommend.

Selected ovo lacto meal because I’m ok with milk products but not any meat. It was terrible. We had the same selection back in October when we had traveled and it was pretty good at that time. It was gross this time.

I wear hearing aids in both ears the infotainment system is hard to hear.

I was mid plane and they were already out of the main beef entree....ugh!

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 .

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