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Cheapest round-trip
$590
Typical prices: $1,005-$1,621
Sichuan Airlines
Sat 10/27Sat 11/24
LAX - TAO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$374
Typical prices: $507-$907
Sichuan Airlines
Tue 11/27
LAX - TAO • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights to Qingdao

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Qingdao

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 24
Sichuan Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 9:50 amLAX  Los Angeles-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
44h 20m2 stops Hangzhou Chengdu Tianfu Intl
Sichuan Airlines Logo
10:50 am - 7:00 pmTAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-LAX Los Angeles
24h 10m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
$590Sichuan Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Fri, Nov 27
Sichuan Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 9:50 amLAX  Los Angeles-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
44h 20m2 stops Hangzhou Chengdu Tianfu Intl
Sichuan Airlines Logo
10:50 am - 7:00 pmTAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-LAX Los Angeles
24h 10m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
$594Sichuan Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
Korean Air Logo
12:40 pm - 1:45 pmLAX  Los Angeles-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
34h 05m1 stop Incheon Intl
Korean Air Logo
2:55 pm - 2:50 pmTAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-LAX Los Angeles
14h 55m1 stop Incheon Intl
$685Korean Air
Tue, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 14
Air China Logo
10:00 pm - 10:25 pmLAX  Los Angeles-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
33h 25m1 stop Shenzhen
Air China Logo
7:35 pm - 7:00 pmTAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-LAX Los Angeles
38h 25m1 stop Shenzhen
$716Air China
Fri, Oct 2 - Fri, Oct 9
Korean Air Logo
12:40 pm - 8:40 amLAX  Los Angeles-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
29h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl
Korean Air Logo
9:45 am - 2:50 pmTAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-LAX Los Angeles
20h 05m1 stop Incheon Intl
$724Korean Air
Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Dec 2
China Southern Logo
10:00 pm - 11:50 pmLAX  Los Angeles-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
33h 50m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
8:05 am - 6:30 pmTAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-LAX Los Angeles
26h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$732China Southern
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
China Southern Logo
11:50 pm - 11:40 amLAX  Los Angeles-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
20h 50m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
5:05 pm - 8:00 pmTAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-LAX Los Angeles
17h 55m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$753China Southern
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 22
Air China Logo
10:00 pm - 11:05 amLAX  Los Angeles-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
22h 05m1 stop Shenzhen
Air China Logo
12:15 pm - 7:00 pmTAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-LAX Los Angeles
21h 45m1 stop Shenzhen
$759Air China
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 4:55 pmLAX  Los Angeles-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
27h 55m1 stop Shenzhen
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 7:00 pmTAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-LAX Los Angeles
26h 40m1 stop Shenzhen
$759Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 12:05 amLAX  Los Angeles-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
35h 05m1 stop Shenzhen
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 7:00 pmTAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-LAX Los Angeles
25h 50m1 stop Shenzhen
$760Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Qingdao

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

What is the cheapest day to fly to Qingdao?

Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Qingdao at $1,261 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Thursday is the most expensive at $1,372.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Qingdao?

  • September is the cheapest month to fly to Qingdao with an average price of $1,020 round-trip.
  • June ($1,590) and July ($1,527) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Qingdao?

Afternoon flights to Qingdao are the cheapest at $1,232 round-trip on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at $1,432.

When are flights to Qingdao the cheapest?

Flights to Qingdao are cheapest 3 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 28% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight to Qingdao

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Korean Air, Air China and China Eastern

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on Cathay Pacific

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

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Ramsey Qubein

Expert on China Southern

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

John Walton

John Walton

Expert on Asiana Airlines

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

Key details for flights to Qingdao

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

$374
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 20% increase in price.
Flight from Los Angeles to Qingdao

When to book flights to Qingdao

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Qingdao based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Qingdao, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Qingdao?

    Hainan Airlines operates the most flights from the United States to Qingdao at 0 per week, while Korean Air is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to Qingdao. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.

  • How do I know if a flight to Qingdao is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Qingdao is around $1,005 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Qingdao?

    Last-minute fares to Qingdao – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 15% above the average round-trip fare of $1,251.

Your guide to booking Qingdao flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Qingdao, aim to book around 3 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 28% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Qingdao, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to land around $1,005 round-trip. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a strong deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, time your trip to Qingdao around September. Round-trip fares historically average $1,020 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat-selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to noon to save up to $200 per round-trip. Noon flights to Qingdao average $1,232 compared to $1,432 for afternoon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Once you arrive in Qingdao, a few great places to start are May Fourth Square and Number 1 Beach. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Qingdao

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Qingdao? 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.
8.4
Korean AirOverall score based on 1221 reviews
8.7Crew
8.3Comfort
8.1Food
8.2Entertainment
8.5Boarding
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AAAAHHHH... It was shocking in a very positive way, the attention to detail, the courtesy, the manners of all personnel on board, the constant honest smiling. You can see and feel they take pride in all they do no matter how trivial. The plane in general was very comfortable. I can't wait to do it again

8.0 ExcellentCarlos J, Apr 2026
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AAAAHHHH... It was shocking in a very positive way, the attention to detail, the courtesy, the manners of all personnel on board, the constant honest smiling. You can see and feel they take pride in all they do no matter how trivial. The plane in general was very comfortable. I can't wait to do it again

The boarding process was efficient and quick. The seats were comfortable. The food was good. The service was excellent. We had a lovely flight from Seattle on Korean air

Flight crew was fantastic. The aircraft was meticulously cleaned at all times. The crew was continuously checking to see if the passengers were ok.

They were trying to get people to check luggage because the over head compartments were full but when we boarded there were lots of empty places that people could have put the luggage.

It was good, I liked the self-serve snacks but it was a little difficult to get the alcohol, which is understandable since I wouldn't want kids sneaking it.

Friendly flight attendants and gate agents. Very clean plane and food was good!

I was unable to select decent seats, and so I was stuck in the middle seat because it was selected for me

There was a lot of partial tv shows but not enough to last the flight. The food was incredible! The crew were so helpful and patient. Lots more space than what I usually get on an international flight. Very comfortable!

Stingy on the drinks - 15 hour direct flight and could barely get attention for some water

Not many people, so you can lay down on two seats

Excellent. There were setbacks, but it had nothing to do with the crew. Mostly, mechanical which delayed our flight.

The flights with ANA were great. The flights with United, not so much.

It was so disappointed trip by unexpected company's fault delay. It had taken 3 hours delay for mechanical maintenance plus another 3 hours for bad weather.

SEA HND sector internet only worked for the last 2.5hrs of flight….. never had this kind of incident with other airlines

12 of the 14 hours were in the dark, all during daylight. Didn’t use my light because it disturbed other people it was illuminating. 14 hours sitting upright in a cramped space was horrible.

I’ve always had pleasant experiences with ANA and that has made me a loyal customer.

UA discouraged people to choose seat on economy class by charging about three times of another airlines. For example, ANA will charge USD60 to choose an aisle seat but UA is charging USD 219.

Roomy airlines. Friendly staff. Timely service. Temp was warm during the flight.

As usual the flight from AUS in Austin to SFO was late because they didn’t have adequate staffing to board the plane on time creating a 1 hour delay, which resulted in me missing my flight to Osaka due to a missed connection. When I got to the gate 10 minutes late after landing exactly the time the connecting flight was taking off, I saw my flight to Osaka sitting at the gate and that gates had closed. I attempted to contact United Via chat on the United App and was given the runaround and passed between 2 separate “agents” who after saying they could rebook me, told me I needed to go to ANA even though they’re partners and all of my ticketing was through United. After going to ANA’s gate at SFO to try and get help I was told I would need to leave and go to United’s ticket counter in order to get help. The ANA agents said that it was United’s issue. An hour after running to try to make my flight I got to the United counter. I showed the agent my itinerary and she helped as much as she could. I was booked on a flight that would occur 13 hours after my original flight to Osaka and given $45 in vouchers which doesn’t cover much at SFO. I had also spent 30000 miles with United to get an upgrade with more legroom. And that was not refunded to this point. Ultimately I lost 1 whole day of vacation in with my wife and kids and, the 30000 airline miles and I’m out the money and time I spent. In these situations United and their partners should go out of their way to communicate and accommodate but I was left to my own devices to find the right resources. The only option was to fly to Seoul 12 hours and take a connecting flight to Osaka: I am a United Skyniles member and would not recommend booking a flight with them unless you thoroughly understand the routes as it is likely you will be left to your own devices to resolve the situation.

They did not have vegetarian options, but the staff did their best to accommodate me and hand wrote an apology and the number to call 24 hours before I get on the flight next time.

Big selection and great food and beverages in business class with good service. Full recline but less privacy compared with Qatar.

Everything was good; they still provided a sandwich snack. Good crew

Really impressed with the Airline and much with the Crew. The crew was amazingggg, changed seats very easily, provided a lot of snacks on demand, the plane is nice and clean, the menu is well presented; unfortunately, the food is not fantastic, but it's not bad either but nothing to rave about. I am still rating it as excellent because I loved everything else; food improvement will be great!

My flight was delayed by 8 hours I arrived at airport 4hrs earlier but to see if they can reroute me to get my connecting flt to Hong Kong. They auto rebooked my flt. With no chance. Which I missed this entire reservation through kayak. My next flt they got me on was at 6 am. Misses an entire day of my trip abroad all my accommodations seat assignments were missed and missed adding my TSA precheck to my ticket as well as my vegan meal request so I didnt have meals on any of the flight....so not a comfortable experience. Please help me with accommodations upon my return.

The legroom in economy on an A321 is wholly inadequate for a 6’3” man. Deeply dissatisfied.

The plane was dirty, the seats were torn and broken, the service was the most terrible ever, the bathroom dirty, they will not even serve water you had to request it, the meals were terrible, overall less than Zero, I will never fly Cathay Pacific again.

Despite the crew's rough day, they were all very focused and friendly. The flight was too short for a meal, so no rating on that. Re. the AA app. It still isn't ready for prime time. AA works with Cathy Pacific for international flights to LA and the Aa jump to PHX. But the AA app can't find my trip and this can be problematic with flight delays and regatings at LAX.

Was not able to board flight because boarding pass name did not match passport name and no one caught it.

I do not think there was much that could have been done to make it better. The delayed flight was due to bad weather. The turbulent patches were very unavoidable. Am simply thankful that there were no sudden and / or sharp drops during the flight. I do extend my compliments to captain Marcus I believe was his name and the rest of the crew. They all did an excellent job. My only question is whether I get a refund since the seats I had chosen and paid for were reassigned.

The employees are very nice and good. The delay due to the aircraft is not a good thing. Planning for such problems should be an easy task.

It we as a pleasant flight. Good helpful and happy cabin crew. Food was okay, not to write home about. Drinks good. Entertainment okay.. Seat space good , comfort acceptable

Weren’t even given earphones to use the entertainment system

Overall, excellent: check-in, boarding, service, and food. The Business Class seating is a little less private and spacious than the world's premier airlines, but still very good for a long haul flight.

It's terrible that we can't do online check in because we didn't buy the tickets directly from Air china. It was not explained until I contacted Chatdeal and we could not sit together.

Food and service are good. Bathroom was lack of lotions and cleaning. That should be improved.

Food & service very good next I will pick up again

Everything was not satisfactory - the flight was delayed, staffs were ok but they didn't speak English well. I am from east Asia (not Chinese) and they didn't care enough to remember that I wasn't Chinese but persistently spoke chinese to me. The flight announcement in english wasn't clear to understand.

I wish I had been able to choose a vegetarian meal. Crew friendly and helpful. Seat was ok. All quite efficient and pleasant. Would recommend for inner China travel for sure.

The flight is not bad, but the Business Lounge is not big enough for the quantity of people they accept and there is a limited options for food and beverages.

We bought premium Economy, thinking it would be more comfortable, but the seat is so narrow ,that my legs and feet are swollen , I can't wear shoes !

It was just fine. The sirlines did live up fully to my expectation.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking by the gate, then there was another ticket checking right at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Don't understand why the duplication?

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours, although to their credit they delayed my connecting flight so people could reach it. Also their site is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Everything else was good.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

For the price we paid, we had a really good flight. The seats and bed (business class) was extremely comfortable. I have no complaints. The crew were very attentive and helpful. They spoke English and there were no misunderstanding although their English wasn’t perfect or fluent. You will never go hungry as there was ample food and drinks but their food for mediocre. The entertainment was limited to older movies and the wifi didn’t allow you to access some Social media. Apart from the above, it was a very pleasant flight. Would highly recommend them.

The flight was cancelled without any reason. But the next flight to Shanghai has to be cancelled to pay penalty.

Again, I was presented with birthday pastries two times as a celebrated my birthday on both legs of my trip. I will keep flying to China using China Eastern airlines. As they made this trip a special one thank you.

A lot of value considering the cheap ticket prices. All meals served were Chinese food. Would fly them again considering the ticket was half the price of any others

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