Question 1

How long does a flight from Shanghai to Qingdao take?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights from Shanghai generally make it to Qingdao in 1h 15m. The flying distance between the two cities is 364 miles. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How many flights are there between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and Qingdao per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 8 and 9 nonstop flights that take off from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and land in Qingdao, with an average flight time of 1h 34m. The most common departure time is 6:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 60 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

How many flights are there between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and Qingdao per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 8 and 9 nonstop flights that take off from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and land in Qingdao, with an average flight time of 1h 34m. The most common departure time is 6:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 60 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Qingdao?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Qingdao was $134 for a one-way ticket and $191 for a round-trip. <a href='/flight-routes/Shanghai-Hongqiao-Intl-SHA/Qingdao-Jiaodong-Intl-TAO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

Do I need a passport to fly between Shanghai and Qingdao?

Accepted Answer

No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Shanghai to Qingdao. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID. <a href='/flight-routes/Shanghai-Hongqiao-Intl-SHA/Qingdao-Jiaodong-Intl-TAO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

Which airlines fly most frequently between Shanghai and Qingdao?

Accepted Answer

Shanghai and Qingdao are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are China Eastern (39 flights per week), Shandong Airlines (14 flights per week), and Shanghai Airlines (7 flights per week). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

Which airlines fly most frequently between Shanghai and Qingdao?

Accepted Answer

Shanghai and Qingdao are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are China Eastern (39 flights per week), Shandong Airlines (14 flights per week), and Shanghai Airlines (7 flights per week). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

Which airports will I be using when flying from Shanghai to Qingdao?

Accepted Answer

Shanghai and Qingdao are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Shanghai from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl and will be arriving at Qingdao Jiaodong Intl. <a href='/flight-routes/Shanghai-Hongqiao-Intl-SHA/Qingdao-Jiaodong-Intl-TAO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

What’s the earliest departure time from Shanghai to Qingdao?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport at 6:40 am and will be landing in Qingdao at 7:55 am.

Question 10

What’s the latest departure time from Shanghai to Qingdao?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Qingdao jets off at 9:05 pm and lands at 10:45 pm.

Question 11

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Shanghai to Qingdao?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Shanghai to Qingdao flight route.

Question 12

On which days can I fly direct from Shanghai to Qingdao?

Accepted Answer

There are nonstop flights from Shanghai to Qingdao on a daily basis.

Question 13

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Shanghai to Qingdao?

Accepted Answer

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 Shanghai to Qingdao. <a href='/flight-routes/Shanghai-Hongqiao-Intl-SHA/Qingdao-Jiaodong-Intl-TAO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Qingdao from Shanghai is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Shanghai-Hongqiao-Intl-SHA/Qingdao-Jiaodong-Intl-TAO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 15

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Shanghai to Qingdao?

Accepted Answer

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 Qingdao with an airline and back to Shanghai with another airline. Booking your flights between Shanghai and TAO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method. <a href='/flight-routes/Shanghai-Hongqiao-Intl-SHA/Qingdao-Jiaodong-Intl-TAO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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 Qingdao from Shanghai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Shanghai-Hongqiao-Intl-SHA/Qingdao-Jiaodong-Intl-TAO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 17

How often are flights from Shanghai to Qingdao delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Shanghai and Qingdao historically see delays in approximately 9% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 124 minutes.

Question 18

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Shanghai to Qingdao flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Shanghai Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 2% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 19

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Saturday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 20

What is the most punctual flight time for Shanghai to Qingdao flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 21

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and Qingdao?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 22

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and Qingdao?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 23

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Qingdao?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Shanghai to Qingdao were found on Shandong Airlines ($191) and Shanghai Airlines ($368).

Question 24

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Qingdao?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Shanghai to Qingdao were found on Shandong Airlines ($191) and Shanghai Airlines ($368).

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Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Qingdao?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Shanghai to Qingdao were found on Shandong Airlines ($191) and Shanghai Airlines ($368).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Shanghai and Qingdao?

Shanghai and Qingdao are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are China Eastern (39 flights per week), Shandong Airlines (14 flights per week), and Shanghai Airlines (7 flights per week).

How often are flights from Shanghai to Qingdao delayed?

Weekly flights between Shanghai and Qingdao historically see delays in approximately 9% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 124 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Shanghai to Qingdao flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Saturday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Shanghai to Qingdao flights?

Based on our data, Shanghai Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 2% of their flights encountering any delays.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and Qingdao?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and Qingdao per day?

How long does a flight from Shanghai to Qingdao take?

Nonstop flights from Shanghai generally make it to Qingdao in 1h 15m. The flying distance between the two cities is 364 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Shanghai to Qingdao?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport at 6:40 am and will be landing in Qingdao at 7:55 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Shanghai to Qingdao?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Qingdao jets off at 9:05 pm and lands at 10:45 pm.

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What is the cheapest flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Qingdao?

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Qingdao was $134 for a one-way ticket and $191 for a round-trip.

Do I need a passport to fly between Shanghai and Qingdao?

No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Shanghai to Qingdao. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

Which airports will I be using when flying from Shanghai to Qingdao?

Shanghai and Qingdao are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Shanghai from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl and will be arriving at Qingdao Jiaodong Intl.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Shanghai to Qingdao?

The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Shanghai to Qingdao flight route.

On which days can I fly direct from Shanghai to Qingdao?

There are nonstop flights from Shanghai to Qingdao on a daily basis.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Shanghai to Qingdao?

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 Shanghai to Qingdao.

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

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Qingdao from Shanghai 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 Shanghai to Qingdao?

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 Qingdao with an airline and back to Shanghai with another airline. Booking your flights between Shanghai and TAO 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 Shanghai to Qingdao?

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 Qingdao from Shanghai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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