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— TAO
Jul 27 — Aug 31
Mon 7/27
Mon 8/3
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Flights to Qingdao in 2026

Cheapest flights to Qingdao
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Qingdao. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on June 27, 2026.

This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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.
Wed 9/231:10 pm
JFK
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TAO
1 stop36h 35m
Korean Air
Tue 10/272:55 pm
TAO
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JFK
1 stop17h 35m
Korean Air
Deal found 6/26$1,105
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Wed 9/212:50 am
JFK
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TAO
1 stop24h 55m
Korean Air
Tue 9/292:55 pm
TAO
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JFK
1 stop18h 05m
Korean Air
Deal found 6/23$1,106
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/32:05 am
JFK
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TAO
1 stop31h 40m
Air China
Sun 9/208:55 pm
TAO
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JFK
1 stop38h 10m
Air China
Deal found 6/25$1,137
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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.
Thu 9/1012:50 am
JFK
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TAO
1 stop24h 55m
Korean Air
Tue 9/152:55 pm
TAO
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JFK
1 stop18h 05m
Korean Air
Deal found 6/26$1,155
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Fri 9/41:10 pm
JFK
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TAO
1 stop31h 30m
Korean Air
Wed 9/232:55 pm
TAO
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JFK
1 stop18h 05m
Korean Air
Deal found 6/23$1,156
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Tue 10/62:55 pm
JFK
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TAO
1 stop34h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 10/142:45 pm
TAO
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JFK
1 stop27h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 6/25$1,158
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Mon 9/710:00 am
JFK
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TAO
1 stop39h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 9/292:45 pm
TAO
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JFK
1 stop27h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 6/24$1,184
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/312:05 am
JFK
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TAO
1 stop20h 25m
Air China
Sat 9/2611:30 am
TAO
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JFK
1 stop23h 35m
Air China
Deal found 6/25$1,185
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Thu 9/312:50 am
JFK
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TAO
1 stop19h 50m
Korean Air
Sat 9/262:55 pm
TAO
-
JFK
1 stop18h 05m
Korean Air
Deal found 6/23$1,206
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 9/51:55 am
JFK
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TAO
1 stop23h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 10/192:45 pm
TAO
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JFK
1 stop41h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 6/24$1,208
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Tue 9/291:10 pm
JFK
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TAO
1 stop36h 35m
Korean Air
Wed 10/282:55 pm
TAO
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JFK
2 stops41h 12m
Korean Air
Deal found 6/23$1,224
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/311:55 am
JFK
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TAO
1 stop23h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 9/252:45 pm
TAO
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JFK
1 stop27h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 6/23$1,234

Find flight deals to Qingdao

Find the latest flights to Qingdao in 2026, 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 June 27, 2026.

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Average price

$1,905

Round-trip from

$1,105

One-way from

$555
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From New York to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
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Locate flights to Qingdao that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on June 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Qingdao that are best for you.

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New YorkQingdao

JFK - TAO

JFKTAO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/23

1:10 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop36h 35m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 10/27

2:55 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$1,105

New YorkQingdao

JFK - TAO

JFKTAO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/3

1:10 pm-8:40 am

1 stop31h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 9/28

2:55 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$1,106

New YorkQingdao

JFK - TAO

JFKTAO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/31

1:20 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop36h 25m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 10/5

2:55 pm-11:00 am

1 stop32h 05m

$1,106

New YorkQingdao

JFK - TAO

JFKTAO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/8

1:10 pm-8:40 am

1 stop31h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 10/18

9:45 am-9:00 pm

1 stop23h 15m

$1,106
Quickest round-trip

New YorkQingdao

JFK - TAO

JFKTAO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/30

12:50 am-1:45 pm

1 stop24h 55m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 9/27

2:55 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$1,106

New YorkQingdao

JFK - TAO

JFKTAO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/7

12:50 am-1:45 pm

1 stop24h 55m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 9/29

9:45 am-9:00 pm

1 stop23h 15m

$1,106

New YorkQingdao

JFK - TAO

JFKTAO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/7

12:50 am-1:40 pm

1 stop23h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 11/12

10:55 am-7:30 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$1,106

New YorkQingdao

JFK - TAO

JFKTAO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/5

12:50 am-8:40 am

1 stop19h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 9/28

9:45 am-9:00 pm

1 stop23h 15m

$1,106

New YorkQingdao

JFK - TAO

JFKTAO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/29

12:50 am-8:40 am

1 stop19h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 9/29

9:45 am-9:00 pm

1 stop23h 15m

$1,106

New YorkQingdao

JFK - TAO

JFKTAO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/6

1:10 pm-8:40 am

1 stop31h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 10/22

2:55 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$1,106

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Qingdao in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Qingdao flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Qingdao flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Qingdao flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Qingdao flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Qingdao. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Qingdao

How long is the flight to Qingdao?

On average, a flight from New York to Qingdao takes 28 hours 33 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 most popular airlines that fly to Qingdao?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Qingdao are Korean Air, ANA and Air China.

Korean Air
Korean Air
From $704
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From $674
ANA
ANA
From $645
Air China
Air China
From $573

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Qingdao?

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

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).

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

The best time to book flights to Qingdao is 34 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.

The best insider tips for flights to Qingdao

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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 June 27, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Korean Air,ANA, andCathay Pacific to China. 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
1,219 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,219 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,219 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

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.
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,258 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,219 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,394 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,219 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

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.
Air China
7.3
Good
156 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,219 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

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, Air China 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 $54, while round-trip flights cost around $89.

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

    A round-trip flight to Qingdao will typically cost around $1,252, however they can be found for as little as $110.

  • 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 (20 hours 20 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. Barony Park Hotel Qingdao Airport is the closest property to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (0.0 mi away from Qingdao Jiaodong Intl).

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