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Cheapest round-trip
$574
Typical prices: $1,019-$1,647
Sichuan Airlines
Tue 10/30Tue 11/20
LAX - TAO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$377
Typical prices: $505-$907
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/3
LAX - TAO • 1 stop
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Korean Air
Best reviews • 8.4 score
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Top routes
SEA - TAO
Cheapest • 31% average savings
LAX - TAO
Most popular
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When to book
25 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 25 weeks in advance save around 33% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 18% price drop
May
Most popular
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Cheap Flights to Qingdao

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Qingdao

Fri, Oct 30 - Fri, Nov 20
Sichuan Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 9:55 amLAX  Los Angeles-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
44h 25m2 stops Hangzhou Chengdu Tianfu Intl
Sichuan Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 7:00 pmTAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-LAX Los Angeles
24h 05m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
$574Sichuan Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 12
Sichuan Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 5:35 pmLAX  Los Angeles-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
28h 05m2 stops Hangzhou Chengdu Tianfu Intl
Sichuan Airlines Logo
7:00 pm - 7:00 pmTAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-LAX Los Angeles
40h 00m1 stop Chengdu
$575Sichuan Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Dec 8
Air China Logo
8:55 pm - 11:35 amLAX  Los Angeles-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
22h 40m1 stop Shenzhen
Air China Logo
11:35 am - 6:35 pmTAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-LAX Los Angeles
23h 00m1 stop Shenzhen
$679Air China
Tue, Nov 10 - Mon, Dec 7
Air China Logo
8:55 pm - 11:35 amLAX  Los Angeles-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
22h 40m1 stop Shenzhen
Air China Logo
6:20 pm - 6:35 pmTAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-LAX Los Angeles
40h 15m1 stop Shenzhen
$701Air China
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:25 pm - 12:00 pmLAX  Los Angeles-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
21h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:25 pm - 6:35 pmTAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-LAX Los Angeles
39h 10m1 stop Shenzhen
$716Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Dec 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 11:35 amLAX  Los Angeles-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
22h 40m1 stop Shenzhen
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:05 am - 7:00 pmTAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-LAX Los Angeles
26h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital
$722Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:45 am - 1:30 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
34h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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2:30 pm - 9:45 amTAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
34h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$739Cathay Pacific
Sat, Jan 9 - Sat, Mar 20
China Southern Logo
10:00 pm - 11:15 amLAX  Los Angeles-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
21h 15m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
4:00 pm - 7:30 pmTAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-LAX Los Angeles
18h 30m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$740China Southern
Mon, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 31
China Southern Logo
10:00 pm - 11:55 pmLAX  Los Angeles-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
33h 55m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
12:20 pm - 6:30 pmTAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-LAX Los Angeles
22h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$744China Southern
Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 10
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:45 am - 1:30 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
34h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:30 pm - 8:45 amTAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
34h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$753Cathay Pacific
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Price, demand and travel trends for flights to Qingdao

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Qingdao?

Los Angeles to Qingdao is the cheapest route at $574 round-trip, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Qingdao?

On average, a round-trip flight from the United States to Qingdao costs $1,277, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Round-trip fares from Seattle average $915, while Los Angeles runs a bit higher at $1,050.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Qingdao?

Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Qingdao at $1,256 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at $1,412.

What’s the cheapest month to fly to Qingdao?

•January is the cheapest month to fly to Qingdao with an average price of $1,053 round-trip.
•June ($1,595) 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 $1,230 round-trip on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at $1,453.

What is a good deal for flights to Qingdao?

Flights under $1,019 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found round-trip flights to Qingdao at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Los Angeles $756
•San Francisco $834
•Seattle $879.

When are flights to Qingdao the cheapest?

Flights to Qingdao are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 33% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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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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John Walton

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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.

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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.

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Key details for flights to Qingdao

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

$377
Beat the crowds with an average 52% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 23% increase in travelers.
One-way 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.

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

    A good deal on a flight to Qingdao is around $1,019 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) are typically 18% higher than the average round-trip fare of $1,277.

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

    Air China operates the most flights from the United States to Qingdao at 0 per week, while Cathay Pacific 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.

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, book around 25 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 33% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Qingdao, a good round-trip fare is around $1,019. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Qingdao in January. Round-trip fares historically average $1,053, making January the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from 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 $223 per round-trip. Noon flights to Qingdao average $1,230 compared to $1,453 for afternoon flights.
  • 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.

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