Qingdao

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Flights to Qingdao in 2026

Cheapest flights to Qingdao

Wed 9/234:25 pm -
1 stop31h 55m
Tue 10/277:25 am -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 9/18$852
Mon 11/93:25 pm -
1 stop32h 15m
Mon 11/309:05 pm -
1 stop29h 20m
Deal found 9/20$868
Tue 11/175:45 am -
2 stops46h 50m
Tue 12/17:25 am -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 9/19$973
Mon 11/99:29 pm -
2 stops37h 41m
Mon 11/3012:50 pm -
1 stop37h 35m
Deal found 9/17$1,015
Mon 11/212:55 pm -
2 stops32h 05m
Wed 1/278:00 am -
2 stops63h 55m
Deal found 9/21$1,024
Sat 11/79:29 pm -
2 stops37h 41m
Tue 11/107:25 am -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 9/21$1,033
Sun 10/252:05 am -
1 stop31h 35m
Mon 12/1411:25 am -
1 stop23h 45m
Deal found 9/19$1,058
Sun 11/11:05 am -
1 stop21h 55m
Wed 1/2711:25 am -
1 stop23h 45m
Deal found 9/21$1,074
Thu 11/191:05 am -
1 stop32h 35m
Tue 12/18:55 pm -
1 stop39h 05m
Deal found 9/17$1,076
Wed 11/181:05 am -
1 stop29h 50m
Mon 11/307:55 am -
1 stop27h 15m
Deal found 9/17$1,081
Tue 9/221:00 am -
1 stop34h 35m
Thu 10/158:45 am -
1 stop25h 45m
Deal found 9/18$1,100
Sun 11/17:15 am -
2 stops37h 30m
Tue 12/110:55 am -
2 stops39h 33m
Deal found 9/20$1,173

Find flight deals to Qingdao

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,354

Round-trip from

$868

One-way from

$532
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($343 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($93 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
From New York to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
One-way flight from New York to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO)

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New YorkQingdao

LGA New York LaGuardia - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

LGATAO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 11/7

9:29 am-12:15 am

3 stops49h 46m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$562

New YorkQingdao

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

JFKTAO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/28

3:45 pm-8:55 pm

3 stops41h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$564

New YorkQingdao

LGA New York LaGuardia - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

LGATAO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 11/13

9:29 am-8:50 am

3 stops34h 21m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$574

NewarkQingdao

EWR Newark - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

EWRTAO

Newark

Sat 11/7

11:35 am-12:15 am

3 stops47h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$598

New YorkQingdao

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

JFKTAO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/7

10:30 am-11:10 am

3 stops35h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$599

New YorkQingdao

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

JFKTAO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/25

1:40 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop34h 35m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$603

NewarkQingdao

EWR Newark - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

EWRTAO

Newark

Thu 2/25

12:30 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops35h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$605

NewarkQingdao

EWR Newark - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

EWRTAO

Newark

Tue 3/16

6:05 pm-12:15 am

2 stops42h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$609

New YorkQingdao

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

JFKTAO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/16

2:40 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop34h 35m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$611

New YorkQingdao

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

JFKTAO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/18

2:40 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop34h 35m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$622

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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 22 hours 0 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 ANA.

Rainfall in Qingdao 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

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).

The best insider tips for flights to Qingdao

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Reviews of airlines servicing Qingdao

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.

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,Jul 2026

LAX - BKK

It was all good! The crew was amazing and attentive seats were comfortable and we got to our destination right on time! A great experience overall!

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,Jul 2026

LAX - BKK

It was all good! The crew was amazing and attentive seats were comfortable and we got to our destination right on time! A great experience overall!
8.3
Very good

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,Jul 2026

LAX - BKK

It was all good! The crew was amazing and attentive seats were comfortable and we got to our destination right on time! A great experience overall!

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,Jul 2026

LAX - BKK

It was all good! The crew was amazing and attentive seats were comfortable and we got to our destination right on time! A great experience overall!

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,Jul 2026

LAX - BKK

It was all good! The crew was amazing and attentive seats were comfortable and we got to our destination right on time! A great experience overall!

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 $43, 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 $223, 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, Seattle/Tacoma Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 35 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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