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$348+ Cheap flights from California to Qingdao (TAO)

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 4/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — TAO
Mar 15 — Mar 221
Sun 3/15
Sun 3/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Qingdao

Cheapest flights from California to Qingdao
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Qingdao. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 13, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2812:25 pm
LAX
-
TAO
1 stop34h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 6/32:45 pm
TAO
-
LAX
1 stop22h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/10$646
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2712:25 pm
LAX
-
TAO
1 stop34h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 5/72:45 pm
TAO
-
LAX
1 stop22h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/11$667
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/310:45 pm
LAX
-
TAO
1 stop33h 45m
XiamenAir
Thu 3/125:45 pm
TAO
-
LAX
1 stop17h 15m
XiamenAir
Deal found 2/11$672
This Sichuan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Sichuan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1911:15 pm
LAX
-
TAO
1 stop30h 50m
Sichuan Airlines
Mon 4/2710:10 pm
TAO
-
LAX
1 stop37h 20m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 2/11$677
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Sun 4/2611:55 pm
LAX
-
TAO
1 stop20h 55m
XiamenAir
Sat 5/307:15 pm
TAO
-
LAX
2 stops39h 45m
XiamenAir
Deal found 2/11$683
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/911:55 am
LAX
-
TAO
1 stop34h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 4/272:45 pm
TAO
-
LAX
1 stop22h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/10$692
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/2411:25 am
SFO
-
TAO
1 stop33h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 3/32:30 pm
TAO
-
SFO
1 stop17h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/12$699
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Tue 4/2112:25 pm
LAX
-
TAO
1 stop34h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 4/292:45 pm
TAO
-
LAX
1 stop35h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/11$709
This Sichuan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Sichuan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1911:15 pm
LAX
-
TAO
1 stop30h 50m
Sichuan Airlines
Sat 5/210:10 pm
TAO
-
LAX
1 stop37h 20m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 2/11$712
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Sun 2/1510:00 pm
LAX
-
TAO
1 stop29h 40m
China Southern
Sun 3/1512:25 pm
TAO
-
LAX
1 stop22h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 2/10$721
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2012:25 pm
LAX
-
TAO
1 stop34h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 4/292:45 pm
TAO
-
LAX
1 stop35h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/11$727
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/61:00 pm
SFO
-
TAO
1 stop33h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 5/262:45 pm
TAO
-
SFO
1 stop22h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/10$728

Find flight deals from California to Qingdao

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Qingdao flight deals. Data was last updated February 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$646
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$348
(Gurufare)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$760
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One-way flight from California to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($289 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Qingdao 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 February 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Qingdao that are best for you.

Fly from

California

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Qingdao

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Tue 3/31

11:15 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop22h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 4/28

2:00 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$712

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Tue 5/12

1:00 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop33h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 5/26

2:45 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$728

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Mon 4/27

11:50 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops30h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 5/7

6:35 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop40h 05m

$734

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

9:45 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop23h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 3/3

2:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$764

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Sun 4/26

11:50 pm-8:40 am

1 stop17h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 5/30

2:55 pm-9:40 am

1 stop33h 45m

$779

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Wed 4/1

10:00 am-8:40 am

1 stop31h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 5/2

2:55 pm-9:40 am

1 stop33h 45m

$779

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

11:55 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 3/22

2:30 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop22h 45m

$814

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Wed 4/22

6:30 am-1:45 pm

2 stops40h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 4/30

2:55 pm-7:35 am

1 stop31h 40m

$834

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

8:55 am-12:20 am

2 stops24h 25m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 3/22

7:40 pm-10:00 am

1 stop29h 20m

$836

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Mon 4/27

11:50 pm-10:35 am

2 stops43h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 5/30

5:10 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops41h 30m

$836

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Qingdao

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Qingdao?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Qingdao (average of $573). Flying from California to Qingdao in June is currently the most expensive (average of $861). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Qingdao. 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 into for flights to Qingdao from California?

    For a flight from California to Qingdao, you will be flying into Qingdao Jiaodong Intl. Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO) is just 25.7 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from California to Qingdao?

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Qingdao in 22h 45m. Fly via Sichuan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, or China Southern to get the fastest option. The distance from California to Qingdao is about 6286 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Qingdao one-way?

    $303 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from ANA. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Sichuan Airlines and Air China, with prices starting from $307 and $337, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Qingdao?

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl, San Francisco - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl or San Diego - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl when deciding on the best route from California to Qingdao.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Qingdao that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Qingdao flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Qingdao?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Qingdao.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Qingdao?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Qingdao by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Qingdao?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Qingdao (average of $573). Flying from California to Qingdao in June is currently the most expensive (average of $861). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from California to Qingdao

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from California to Qingdao. 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 February 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$577Average$995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China EasternCheapest$614Average$836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China SouthernCheapest$644Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
ANACheapest$645Average$833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$670Average$784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
XiamenAirCheapest$671Average$762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Cathay PacificCheapest$672Average$894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Korean AirCheapest$704Average$978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,091Average$1,514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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