Qingdao

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— TAO
Jul 14 — Jul 211
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Flights to Qingdao in 2025

Find the latest flights to Qingdao in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on July 9, 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,712

Round-trip from

$1,062

One-way from

$533
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($162 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
From New York to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
One-way flight from New York to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO)

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Qingdao. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on July 9, 2025.

Mon 11/242:45 pmEWR - TAO
2 stops40h 10mAir China
Wed 12/178:55 pmTAO - EWR
2 stops47h 17mAir China
Deal found 7/9$1,048
Mon 11/312:50 amJFK - TAO
1 stop23h 50mKorean Air
Fri 11/1410:55 amTAO - JFK
1 stop21h 35mKorean Air
Deal found 7/8$1,055
Thu 9/189:00 pmJFK - TAO
2 stops54h 50mChina Eastern
Sat 10/46:45 amTAO - JFK
2 stops35h 36mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/8$1,062
Tue 11/258:15 pmJFK - TAO
2 stops70h 15mSingapore Airlines
Thu 12/189:00 amTAO - JFK
2 stops39h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/9$1,075
Thu 9/113:13 pmLGA - TAO
3 stops32h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/142:55 pmTAO - LGA
3 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/9$1,120
Tue 8/196:59 pmEWR - TAO
2 stops30h 36mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/199:45 amTAO - EWR
3 stops34h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/8$1,183
Sun 11/21:05 amJFK - TAO
1 stop20h 20mAir China
Sun 11/98:55 pmTAO - JFK
1 stop39h 00mAir China
Deal found 7/8$1,225
Wed 9/101:55 amJFK - TAO
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/148:55 amTAO - JFK
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/9$1,253
Mon 11/241:15 pmLGA - TAO
2 stops34h 20mANA
Wed 12/171:35 pmTAO - LGA
2 stops35h 28mANA
Deal found 7/9$1,345
Tue 7/229:00 pmLGA - TAO
2 stops40h 05mDelta
Tue 8/199:00 pmTAO - LGA
2 stops50h 47mDelta
Deal found 7/8$1,790
Tue 11/258:00 pmLGA - TAO
2 stops28h 40mKorean Air
Thu 12/1810:55 amTAO - LGA
2 stops24h 48mKorean Air
Deal found 7/9$2,602
Fri 8/811:25 amLGA - TAO
3 stops46h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/2411:20 amTAO - LGA
3 stops67h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/8$4,132

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Price

NewarkQingdao

EWR - TAO

EWRTAO

Newark

Mon 11/24

2:45 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops40h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 12/17

8:55 pm-7:12 am

2 stops47h 17m

$1,048

New YorkQingdao

JFK - TAO

JFKTAO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/3

12:50 am-1:40 pm

1 stop23h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 11/14

10:55 am-7:30 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$1,055

New YorkQingdao

JFK - TAO

JFKTAO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/18

9:00 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops54h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 10/4

6:45 am-6:21 am

2 stops35h 36m

$1,062

New YorkQingdao

JFK - TAO

JFKTAO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/25

8:15 pm-7:30 am

2 stops70h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 12/18

9:00 am-11:15 am

2 stops39h 15m

$1,075

New YorkQingdao

LGA - TAO

LGATAO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 9/11

3:13 pm-11:50 am

3 stops32h 37m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 9/14

2:55 pm-12:45 pm

3 stops33h 50m

$1,120

NewarkQingdao

EWR - TAO

EWRTAO

Newark

Tue 8/19

6:59 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops30h 36m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 9/19

9:45 am-8:02 am

3 stops34h 17m

$1,183

New YorkQingdao

JFK - TAO

JFKTAO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/2

1:05 am-10:25 am

1 stop20h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 11/9

8:55 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop39h 00m

$1,225

New YorkQingdao

JFK - TAO

JFKTAO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/10

1:55 am-11:40 pm

2 stops33h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 9/14

8:55 am-6:00 am

2 stops33h 05m

$1,253

New YorkQingdao

LGA - TAO

LGATAO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 11/24

1:15 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops34h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 12/17

1:35 pm-12:03 pm

2 stops35h 28m

$1,345

New YorkQingdao

LGA - TAO

LGATAO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/22

9:00 pm-1:05 am

2 stops40h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 8/19

9:00 pm-11:47 am

2 stops50h 47m

$1,790

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The best insider tips for flights to Qingdao

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Qingdao trip
Airlines
Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific offers free stopovers in Hong Kong for up to 7 days.


Cathay's economy pitch is 32”, roomier than many US airlines.

China Southern

China Southern offers free Wi-Fi on many routes, improving service.


China Southern's Sky Pearl Club offers lounge access and priority boarding.

China Eastern

China Eastern's 144-hour visa-free transit in Shanghai allows extended stays.


China Eastern's mini-suites on A350 have privacy doors.

Korean Air

Korean Air's economy seat pitch is 33”-34”, offering more space than many airlines.


Korean Air provides free stopover tours at Incheon for layovers under 24 hours.

Asiana Airlines

Asiana's A380 business suites offer 25”-wide seats converting to 81” beds.


Asiana's A350 economy seats have a 32”-33” pitch and 18” width.

Air China

Air China offers award space for Star Alliance partners, ideal for mileage redemption.


Air China provides two checked bags up to 50lbs each on international flights.

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Best time to book a flight to Qingdao

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Qingdao

When is the best time to book a flight to Qingdao?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Qingdao. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights to Qingdao is 38 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Qingdao?

On average, a flight from New York to Qingdao takes 23 hours 58 minutes. Flights to Qingdao from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Qingdao?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Qingdao are Air China, Korean Air and China Eastern.

Rainfall in Qingdao by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Qingdao ranges from 0.4 - 6.3 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.3 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Qingdao when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Qingdao by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Qingdao, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Qingdao

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Qingdao. 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 Qingdao. Reviews last updated July 9, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Korean Air, ANA, and Emirates to China. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
8.4
Very good

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

FAQs about flying to Qingdao

Getting around Qingdao, China

Most locals and visitors in Qingdao use public buses as their preferred means of transport. This is because the city is quite hilly, making walking, or using bikes or motorbikes, impractical. There is a very good public bus network in the city, and this is complimented by special tour buses that will take you to key sights (along with an informative guide on hand to answer questions), and long distance coaches to other cities. Ships, sea and river ferries taxis, and the railway are other methods of transport available in the city.

Getting from the Airport to the City

Getting downtown from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) is very easy as there are 5 different shuttle buses that you can take to get to various destinations in the city. The journey is around 14 miles. You can also rent a car, or take a taxi, to make this journey. Many car rental companies will enable you to book your vehicle online before you travel, and will have it ready for you to pick up when your flight arrives at the airport.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Qingdao?

    Booking a flight to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO) is your only option if you intend on flying to Qingdao. It is only a 25.7 mi journey from Qingdao Jiaodong Intl to Qingdao’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Qingdao if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Qingdao on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Qingdao?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Eastern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Qingdao.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Qingdao?

    Qingdao Jiaodong Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Qingdao. One-way flights to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl typically cost $31, while round-trip flights cost around $105.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Qingdao?

    A round-trip flight to Qingdao will typically cost around $207, however they can be found for as little as $105.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Qingdao depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Qingdao, Los Angeles offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Qingdao Jiaodong Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Qingdao Jiaodong Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl?

    Yes. Qingdao Jiaodong Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Ramada by Wyndham Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport is the closest property to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (0.0 mi away from Qingdao Jiaodong Intl).

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