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$311+ 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 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — TAO
nov. 22 — nov. 291
sáb. 11/22
sáb. 11/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Qingdao

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Qingdao flight deals. Data was last updated octubre 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$569
(Ovago)

One-way from

$311
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$989
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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 octubre 23, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/49:30 pmLAX - TAO
2 stops44h 20mSichuan Airlines
mar. 11/1110:50 amTAO - LAX
1 stop24h 40mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 10/22$569
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
mar. 11/410:45 pmLAX - TAO
1 stop25h 50mXiamenAir
mar. 11/115:40 pmTAO - LAX
1 stop17h 20mXiamenAir
Deal found 10/21$613
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/3110:30 pmLAX - TAO
2 stops44h 20mSichuan Airlines
dom. 11/1610:50 amTAO - LAX
1 stop24h 40mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 10/21$625
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/910:45 pmLAX - TAO
1 stop33h 30mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 11/2212:25 pmTAO - LAX
1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$631
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
dom. 11/910:45 pmLAX - TAO
1 stop25h 50mXiamenAir
sáb. 11/226:00 pmTAO - LAX
2 stops41h 00mXiamenAir
Deal found 10/21$634
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
mar. 11/48:55 pmLAX - TAO
1 stop22h 45mAir China
mar. 11/1111:35 amTAO - LAX
1 stop22h 25mAir China
Deal found 10/22$649
This Vakatrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Vakatrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/410:45 pmLAX - TAO
1 stop25h 50mXiamenAir
jue. 11/138:00 amTAO - LAX
1 stop27h 00mXiamenAir
Deal found 10/21$654
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
mar. 10/289:55 pmLAX - TAO
1 stop27h 55mAir China
jue. 11/137:55 amTAO - LAX
1 stop27h 05mAir China
Deal found 10/22$663
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/28:55 pmLAX - TAO
1 stop21h 25mAir China
mar. 1/131:00 pmTAO - LAX
1 stop21h 00mAir China
Deal found 10/23$664
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/3011:45 pmLAX - TAO
1 stop33h 30mXiamenAir
jue. 11/275:40 pmTAO - LAX
1 stop17h 20mXiamenAir
Deal found 10/21$667
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/3011:45 pmLAX - TAO
1 stop33h 30mXiamenAir
dom. 11/165:40 pmTAO - LAX
1 stop17h 20mXiamenAir
Deal found 10/21$668
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/59:30 pmLAX - TAO
2 stops44h 20mSichuan Airlines
vie. 12/1210:50 amTAO - LAX
1 stop24h 40mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 10/21$670

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Qingdao that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Qingdao

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

lun. 12/1

10:25 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

lun. 1/12

7:10 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop38h 50m

$677

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

lun. 11/17

11:35 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops26h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

jue. 12/11

8:05 am-7:40 pm

2 stops27h 35m

$702

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

mié. 1/21

10:50 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop22h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

jue. 2/12

10:55 am-8:30 am

1 stop13h 35m

$705

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

mar. 1/13

10:50 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop22h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

dom. 2/1

10:55 am-8:30 am

1 stop13h 35m

$705

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

sáb. 11/29

10:50 am-9:45 am

1 stop30h 55m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

vie. 1/16

2:55 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$705

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

jue. 11/27

10:50 am-1:40 pm

1 stop34h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

mar. 1/13

2:55 pm-8:30 am

1 stop33h 35m

$705

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

dom. 11/30

10:50 pm-9:45 am

1 stop18h 55m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

jue. 1/15

2:55 pm-8:30 am

1 stop33h 35m

$705

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

jue. 2/26

10:50 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop22h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

lun. 3/2

2:55 pm-8:30 am

1 stop33h 35m

$705

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

lun. 1/19

10:50 am-1:40 pm

1 stop34h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

jue. 2/12

10:55 am-8:30 am

1 stop13h 35m

$705

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

mar. 1/13

10:50 pm-9:45 am

1 stop18h 55m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

mié. 2/4

2:55 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$705

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Qingdao (average of $482). Flying from California to Qingdao in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,011). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to TAO?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Qingdao. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated octubre 23, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from California to Qingdao at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 25% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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  • 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 20m. Fly via China Southern, Korean Air, or Cathay Pacific to get the fastest option. The distance from California to Qingdao is about 5949 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $379 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Southern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air China and China Eastern, with prices starting from $393 and $591, 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 Jose - 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Qingdao (average of $482). Flying from California to Qingdao in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,011). 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 octubre 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$577Average$984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China EasternCheapest$614Average$927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
XiamenAirCheapest$669Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Cathay PacificCheapest$672Average$819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$676Average$784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
ANACheapest$684Average$1,245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
China SouthernCheapest$728Average$1,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Korean AirCheapest$869Average$1,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,087Average$1,427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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