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$507+ 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 2/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TAO — LAX
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Qingdao to California

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 January 21, 2026.

This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 2/88:40 pm
TAO
-
LAX
1 stop37h 50m
China Southern
Mon 2/1610:00 pm
LAX
-
TAO
1 stop21h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 1/20$755
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/152:45 pm
TAO
-
LAX
1 stop22h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 6/291:25 am
LAX
-
TAO
1 stop21h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/21$760
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/95:50 pm
TAO
-
LAX
1 stop40h 10m
Air China
Tue 2/178:55 pm
LAX
-
TAO
1 stop27h 40m
Air China
Deal found 1/20$764
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 3/42:30 pm
TAO
-
SFO
1 stop17h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 3/812:25 pm
SFO
-
TAO
1 stop33h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/20$769
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/67:55 am
TAO
-
LAX
1 stop27h 05m
Air China
Tue 2/178:55 pm
LAX
-
TAO
1 stop27h 40m
Air China
Deal found 1/20$770
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 2/88:40 pm
TAO
-
LAX
1 stop37h 50m
China Southern
Sun 2/1510:00 pm
LAX
-
TAO
1 stop29h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 1/20$776
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/56:25 am
TAO
-
LAX
1 stop18h 40m
China Eastern
Tue 2/1711:30 am
LAX
-
TAO
1 stop28h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/20$783
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/97:20 am
TAO
-
LAX
1 stop17h 45m
China Eastern
Mon 2/1611:30 am
LAX
-
TAO
1 stop28h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/20$787
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/57:55 am
TAO
-
LAX
1 stop27h 05m
Air China
Tue 2/178:55 pm
LAX
-
TAO
1 stop31h 45m
Air China
Deal found 1/20$795
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/267:10 pm
TAO
-
LAX
1 stop38h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/33:45 pm
LAX
-
TAO
1 stop28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$797
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/72:55 pm
TAO
-
SFO
1 stop34h 35m
Korean Air
Sat 3/1412:40 pm
SFO
-
TAO
1 stop30h 05m
Korean Air
Deal found 1/21$898
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sat 3/72:55 pm
TAO
-
LAS
1 stop16h 15m
Korean Air
Tue 3/1010:50 pm
LAS
-
TAO
1 stop19h 55m
Korean Air
Deal found 1/20$925

Find flight deals from Qingdao to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Qingdao to California flight deals. Data was last updated January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$755
(China Southern)

One-way from

$507
(FlightHub)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$886
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Qingdao to California that are best for you.

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QingdaoSan Francisco

TAO - SFO

TAOSFO

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 3/4

2:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop17h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

12:25 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$769

QingdaoLos Angeles

TAO - LAX

TAOLAX

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 2/9

7:20 am-9:05 am

1 stop17h 45m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/16

11:30 am-7:55 am

1 stop28h 25m

$787

QingdaoLos Angeles

TAO - LAX

TAOLAX

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 2/3

7:25 am-9:05 am

1 stop17h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/17

11:30 am-9:50 am

1 stop30h 20m

$806

QingdaoLos Angeles

TAO - LAX

TAOLAX

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 2/4

7:15 am-9:05 am

1 stop17h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/16

11:30 am-7:55 am

1 stop28h 25m

$806

QingdaoLos Angeles

TAO - LAX

TAOLAX

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 2/4

7:15 am-9:05 am

1 stop17h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/18

11:30 am-7:35 pm

1 stop40h 05m

$806

QingdaoLos Angeles

TAO - LAX

TAOLAX

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 2/4

7:15 am-9:05 am

1 stop17h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/17

11:30 am-7:55 am

1 stop28h 25m

$806

QingdaoLos Angeles

TAO - LAX

TAOLAX

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 2/5

7:25 am-9:05 am

1 stop17h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/18

11:30 am-11:40 am

1 stop32h 10m

$806

QingdaoLos Angeles

TAO - LAX

TAOLAX

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 2/7

10:55 am-1:40 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/15

10:50 am-9:45 am

1 stop30h 55m

$866

QingdaoLos Angeles

TAO - LAX

TAOLAX

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 2/5

10:55 am-1:40 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/15

10:50 pm-9:45 am

1 stop18h 55m

$866

QingdaoLos Angeles

TAO - LAX

TAOLAX

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 2/4

10:55 am-8:30 am

1 stop13h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/16

10:50 pm-9:45 am

1 stop18h 55m

$866

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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 January 21, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Korean Air, Sichuan Airlines, and Cathay Pacific from Qingdao to California by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,187 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,187 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,187 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Sichuan Airlines
7.7
Good
28 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,187 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,140 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,187 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
China Southern
7.3
Good
135 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,187 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!

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.

  • How long is the flight from Qingdao to California?

    Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, and Korean Air can get you from Qingdao to California in just under 17h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 50m. There are 6286 mi between Qingdao and California. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $323 on Korean Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include XiamenAir from $323 and Sichuan Airlines from $348 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 - Los Angeles or Qingdao Jiaodong Intl - Ontario.

  • 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Qingdao to California

Discover the top 4 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$528Average$609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Korean AirCheapest$710Average$863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
China SouthernCheapest$810Average$899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Cathay PacificCheapest$900Average$948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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