Cathay Pacific offers free stopovers in Hong Kong for up to 7 days.
Cathay's economy pitch is 32”, roomier than many US airlines.
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— TAO
Jul 14 — Jul 211
1 adult, Economy
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Popular in | December |
|---|---|
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $1,712 |
Round-trip from | $1,062 |
One-way from | $533 |
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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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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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Airlines
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Cathay Pacific
![China Southern]()
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
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
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 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
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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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 most popular airlines that fly to Qingdao?
The most popular airlines flying from New York to Qingdao are Korean Air, Air China and Cathay Pacific.
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
ExcellentChris,Mar 2025
SEA - ICN
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
8.2
Food
8.1
Overall
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Boarding
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentChris,Mar 2025
SEA - ICN
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
8.2
Food
8.1
Overall
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Boarding
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentChris,Mar 2025
SEA - ICN
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
8.2
Food
8.1
Overall
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Boarding
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentChris,Mar 2025
SEA - ICN
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
8.2
Food
8.1
Overall
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Boarding
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentChris,Mar 2025
SEA - ICN
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
8.2
Food
8.1
Overall
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Boarding
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentChris,Mar 2025
SEA - ICN
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.