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$414+ Cheap flights from Qingdao (TAO) to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TAO — LAX
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Qingdao to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Qingdao to California flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$760
(Cathay Pacific)

One-way from

$414
(Orbitz)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$904
From Qingdao Jiaodong Intl to California
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($78 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Qingdao to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Qingdao to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/1610:35 amTAO - SFO
1 stop24h 55mChina Southern
Thu 9/412:35 amSFO - TAO
2 stops42h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 6/9$754
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/162:45 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop18h 05mCathay Pacific
Thu 9/41:05 amSFO - TAO
1 stop21h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/9$760
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/82:55 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop34h 45mKorean Air
Tue 10/2812:40 pmSFO - TAO
1 stop34h 00mKorean Air
Deal found 6/11$773
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/96:00 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop31h 30mAir China
Wed 10/2912:05 pmSFO - TAO
1 stop18h 35mAir China
Deal found 6/11$918
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/165:45 pmTAO - SFO
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/53:30 pmSFO - TAO
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$936
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/167:00 amTAO - SFO
2 stops25h 45mChina Eastern
Fri 9/58:55 amSFO - TAO
2 stops34h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/9$1,063
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/911:20 amTAO - SFO
2 stops26h 49mAir Canada
Fri 10/317:30 amSFO - TAO
2 stops23h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$1,067
This CheapTickets deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapTickets is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/2710:45 amTAO - LAX
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/311:55 pmLAX - TAO
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,155
This iWofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure iWofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/272:00 pmTAO - LAX
1 stop21h 45mSichuan Airlines
Sun 8/311:15 pmLAX - TAO
1 stop22h 45mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,179
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/262:45 pmTAO - LAX
1 stop22h 50mCathay Pacific
Fri 8/112:25 amLAX - TAO
1 stop22h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/11$1,497
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/266:35 pmTAO - LAX
1 stop40h 05mChina Southern
Sat 8/211:50 pmLAX - TAO
1 stop33h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 6/11$1,499
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/271:30 pmTAO - LAX
2 stops40h 34mANA
Sat 8/21:20 amLAX - TAO
1 stop20h 10mANA
Deal found 6/12$1,581

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Qingdao to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Qingdao to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Qingdao

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

QingdaoSan Francisco

TAO - SFO

TAOSFO

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 7/4

2:45 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop23h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 8/14

1:05 am-1:35 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$760

QingdaoSan Francisco

TAO - SFO

TAOSFO

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 9/8

2:55 pm-10:40 am

1 stop34h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 10/30

12:40 pm-9:45 am

1 stop30h 05m

$773

QingdaoSan Francisco

TAO - SFO

TAOSFO

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 9/8

11:35 am-8:30 pm

2 stops23h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 10/30

12:35 am-4:00 pm

2 stops24h 25m

$783

QingdaoSan Francisco

TAO - SFO

TAOSFO

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 9/9

6:00 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

12:05 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$918

QingdaoSan Francisco

TAO - SFO

TAOSFO

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 9/9

11:20 am-11:09 pm

2 stops26h 49m

San Francisco

Fri 10/31

7:30 am-9:40 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$1,067

QingdaoSan Francisco

TAO - SFO

TAOSFO

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 7/4

2:45 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop23h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 8/14

12:35 am-10:25 am

2 stops42h 50m

$1,077

QingdaoSan Francisco

TAO - SFO

TAOSFO

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 7/4

7:00 am-9:26 pm

2 stops29h 26m

San Francisco

Fri 8/15

8:55 am-1:05 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,138

QingdaoLos Angeles

TAO - LAX

TAOLAX

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 7/27

10:45 am-4:30 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/3

11:55 pm-11:50 am

1 stop20h 55m

$1,155

QingdaoLos Angeles

TAO - LAX

TAOLAX

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 7/27

2:00 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/3

11:15 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop22h 45m

$1,179

QingdaoLos Angeles

TAO - LAX

TAOLAX

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 7/26

2:45 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop22h 50m

Los Angeles

Fri 8/1

12:25 am-1:35 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$1,497

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/10

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Best time to book a flight from Qingdao to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Qingdao with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Qingdao to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Qingdao to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Qingdao to California (average of $246). Flying from Qingdao to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TAO to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Qingdao to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Qingdao to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Korean Air, ANA and Asiana Airlines from Qingdao to California by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
ANA
8.3
Very good
882 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
440 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Qingdao to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Qingdao to California?

    Located just 25.7 mi from the city center, Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to California from Qingdao.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Qingdao to California one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $469 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Southern from $477 and Sichuan Airlines from $483 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Qingdao to California?

    The most popular route from Qingdao to California is Qingdao Jiaodong Intl - San Francisco. You may also consider Qingdao Jiaodong Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl or Qingdao Jiaodong Intl - Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Qingdao to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Qingdao to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Qingdao to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Qingdao to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Qingdao to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Qingdao to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Qingdao to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Qingdao to California (average of $246). Flying from Qingdao to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Qingdao to California

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Qingdao to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Korean AirCheapest$736Average$850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air ChinaCheapest$886Average$1,226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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