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$341+ 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 11/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — TAO
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
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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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$568
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$341
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$753
From California to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
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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 September 16, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/2610:30 pmLAX - TAO
2 stops29h 50mSichuan Airlines
Sat 11/158:20 pmTAO - LAX
1 stop39h 10mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 9/15$568
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 9/3010:00 pmLAX - TAO
1 stop20h 50mAir China
Tue 10/1412:25 pmTAO - LAX
1 stop21h 35mAir China
Deal found 9/15$596
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/2610:30 pmLAX - TAO
1 stop29h 50mSichuan Airlines
Thu 11/68:20 pmTAO - LAX
1 stop39h 10mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 9/15$643
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 9/3010:00 pmLAX - TAO
1 stop20h 50mAir China
Sun 10/127:55 amTAO - LAX
1 stop18h 05mAir China
Deal found 9/15$652
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/3011:45 pmLAX - TAO
1 stop25h 50mXiamenAir
Thu 11/68:00 amTAO - LAX
1 stop27h 00mXiamenAir
Deal found 9/15$656
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sun 9/2811:55 pmLAX - TAO
1 stop33h 00mXiamenAir
Tue 10/145:45 pmTAO - LAX
1 stop17h 15mXiamenAir
Deal found 9/15$671
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/2811:15 pmLAX - TAO
1 stop22h 50mSichuan Airlines
Fri 10/102:00 pmTAO - LAX
1 stop21h 45mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 9/15$676
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/3010:00 pmLAX - TAO
1 stop34h 05mAir China
Wed 10/159:05 pmTAO - LAX
1 stop38h 05mAir China
Deal found 9/15$685
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/2912:00 pmSFO - TAO
1 stop36h 50mChina Eastern
Wed 10/159:00 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop27h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/15$687
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 9/2211:25 pmLAX - TAO
1 stop19h 55mAir China
Wed 10/298:55 pmTAO - LAX
1 stop38h 05mAir China
Deal found 9/14$698
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/1412:20 amSFO - TAO
1 stop22h 15mCathay Pacific
Fri 10/242:45 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop17h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/14$719
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/1110:55 pmSFO - TAO
1 stop22h 20mCathay Pacific
Tue 12/92:40 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop17h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/15$720

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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 September 16, 2025.
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

Sun 10/26

10:30 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops29h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 11/15

8:20 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop39h 10m

$568

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

10:55 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 12/9

2:40 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$720

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Tue 12/30

11:35 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 1/20

2:40 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$741

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Wed 10/1

11:10 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop23h 25m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 10/14

2:45 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$746

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Wed 10/1

11:10 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop23h 25m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 10/13

2:45 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$746

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Fri 1/16

10:00 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop27h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 2/1

8:05 am-6:30 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$765

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

11:35 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 1/23

2:40 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$776

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sat 9/27

11:10 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop23h 25m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 10/12

2:45 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$776

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

11:25 am-1:15 pm

1 stop33h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 2/26

2:40 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$781

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Fri 9/26

12:55 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop33h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 10/16

2:45 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$796

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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 $1,054). Flying from California to Qingdao in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,887). 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 September 16, 2025.

When flying from California to Qingdao, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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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 Sichuan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, or China Southern 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 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Qingdao (average of $1,054). Flying from California to Qingdao in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,887). 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$584Average$1,011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China EasternCheapest$614Average$951FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
XiamenAirCheapest$669Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Cathay PacificCheapest$674Average$1,249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$676Average$784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
China SouthernCheapest$728Average$1,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Korean AirCheapest$870Average$1,042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ANACheapest$970Average$1,627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,087Average$1,427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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