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Cheapest round-trip
$573
Typical prices: $1,005-$1,621
Sichuan Airlines
Thu 11/1Wed 11/7
LAX - TAO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$366
Typical prices: $507-$907
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/1
SFO - TAO • 1 stop
Top airlines
Korean Air
Best reviews • 8.4 score
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Top routes
SEA - TAO
Cheapest • 29% average savings
LAX - TAO
Most popular
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When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 28% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 18% price drop
May
Most popular
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Cheap Flights to Qingdao

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals to Qingdao

Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 7
Sichuan Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 5:40 pmLAX  Los Angeles-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
28h 10m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
Sichuan Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 7:00 pmTAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-LAX Los Angeles
39h 50m1 stop Chengdu
$573Sichuan Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 10
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
$574Sichuan Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 16
China Eastern Logo
11:30 am - 6:35 pmLAX  Los Angeles-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
39h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
9:05 pm - 9:05 amTAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-LAX Los Angeles
28h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$672China Eastern
Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 17
China Eastern Logo
11:30 am - 12:10 amLAX  Los Angeles-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
20h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
1:15 pm - 9:05 amTAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-LAX Los Angeles
35h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$672China Eastern
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:55 pm - 10:20 amLAX  Los Angeles-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
21h 25m1 stop Shenzhen
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 6:35 pmTAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-LAX Los Angeles
25h 35m1 stop Shenzhen
$677Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Oct 26
Air China Logo
10:00 pm - 4:55 pmLAX  Los Angeles-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
27h 55m1 stop Shenzhen
Air China Logo
7:10 pm - 7:35 pmTAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-LAX Los Angeles
39h 25m1 stop Shenzhen
$678Air China
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 1:10 pmLAX  Los Angeles-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
24h 10m1 stop Shenzhen
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 7:35 pmTAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-LAX Los Angeles
23h 00m1 stop Shenzhen
$678Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 17
Korean Air Logo
11:00 am - 1:40 pmLAX  Los Angeles-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
34h 40m1 stop Incheon Intl
Korean Air Logo
10:55 am - 1:45 pmTAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-LAX Los Angeles
18h 50m1 stop Incheon Intl
$760Korean Air
Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 13
Korean Air Logo
11:00 am - 9:45 amLAX  Los Angeles-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
30h 45m1 stop Incheon Intl
Korean Air Logo
10:55 am - 8:30 amTAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-LAX Los Angeles
13h 35m1 stop Incheon Intl
$760Korean Air
Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Oct 29
Air China Logo
10:00 pm - 6:35 pmLAX  Los Angeles-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
29h 35m1 stop Shenzhen
Air China Logo
8:55 pm - 8:00 pmTAO  Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-LAX Los Angeles
38h 05m1 stop Beijing Capital
$793Air China
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Price, demand and travel trends for United States to Qingdao flights

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

What is the cheapest flight to Qingdao?

Los Angeles to Qingdao is the cheapest route at $573 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?

A round-trip flight to Qingdao costs $1,251 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Round-trip fares from Seattle average $906, while San Francisco runs a bit higher at $952.

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.

What is a good deal for flights to Qingdao?

Flights under $1,005 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 $751
•Seattle $757
•San Francisco $764.

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.

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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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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.

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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

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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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.

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Key details for flights to Qingdao

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

$366
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 San Francisco 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?

    ANA 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.

  • 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.

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