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$337+ Cheap flights from California to Qingdao (TAO)

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LAX — TAO
Jul 7 — Jul 141
Mon 7/7
Mon 7/14
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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 July 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$636
(oojo)

One-way from

$337
(oojo)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,490
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 July 2, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sat 8/1611:50 pmLAX - TAO
1 stop28h 25mChina Southern
Sat 8/239:25 pmTAO - LAX
1 stop37h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 7/2$670
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Fri 11/219:30 pmLAX - TAO
2 stops29h 50mSichuan Airlines
Sat 11/298:20 pmTAO - LAX
1 stop39h 10mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 7/2$678
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 9/1012:30 pmLAX - TAO
1 stop21h 35mChina Eastern
Sun 10/129:00 pmTAO - LAX
1 stop28h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/2$705
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Fri 8/1511:25 pmLAX - TAO
1 stop19h 55mAir China
Mon 9/227:35 pmTAO - LAX
1 stop38h 25mAir China
Deal found 7/1$747
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sat 9/2012:00 pmSFO - TAO
1 stop37h 25mChina Eastern
Sat 10/46:45 amTAO - SFO
1 stop17h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/2$784
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sun 8/2411:55 pmLAX - TAO
1 stop20h 55mXiamenAir
Tue 8/264:45 pmTAO - LAX
1 stop18h 15mXiamenAir
Deal found 7/1$790
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 7/2812:35 amSFO - TAO
1 stop29h 10mChina Southern
Sat 8/165:05 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop18h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 7/2$806
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/2611:40 pmLAX - TAO
1 stop19h 05mKorean Air
Fri 10/312:55 pmTAO - LAX
1 stop14h 45mKorean Air
Deal found 7/2$822
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Fri 8/153:30 pmSFO - TAO
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/221:30 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$868
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Thu 11/2011:45 amLAX - TAO
2 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/208:20 pmTAO - LAX
1 stop39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$872
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Thu 9/186:49 pmLAS - TAO
2 stops24h 31mAir China
Wed 9/249:05 pmTAO - LAS
2 stops42h 10mAir China
Deal found 7/1$986
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Fri 8/157:00 amSFO - TAO
2 stops34h 40mKorean Air
Fri 8/229:45 amTAO - SFO
2 stops21h 07mKorean Air
Deal found 6/30$1,000

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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 July 2, 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

Sat 8/16

11:50 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 8/23

9:25 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop37h 15m

$670

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Fri 11/21

9:30 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops29h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 11/29

8:20 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop39h 10m

$678

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Wed 9/10

12:30 pm-1:05 am

1 stop21h 35m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 10/12

9:00 pm-10:05 am

1 stop28h 05m

$705

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Fri 8/15

11:25 pm-10:20 am

1 stop19h 55m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 9/22

7:35 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop38h 25m

$747

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sat 9/20

12:00 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop37h 25m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 10/4

6:45 am-9:05 am

1 stop17h 20m

$784

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Sun 8/24

11:55 pm-11:50 am

1 stop20h 55m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 8/26

4:45 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$790

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 7/28

12:35 am-8:45 pm

1 stop29h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 8/16

5:05 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$806

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Sun 10/26

11:40 pm-9:45 am

1 stop19h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 10/31

2:55 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$822

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Fri 8/15

3:30 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 8/22

1:30 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$868

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Thu 11/20

11:45 am-7:20 pm

2 stops39h 35m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 12/20

8:20 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop39h 10m

$872

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Qingdao (average of $1,164). 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 July 2, 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.

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 2, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Korean Air, ANA, and Asiana Airlines from California to Qingdao to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
ANA
8.4
Very good
892 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
452 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
924 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
China Southern
7.6
Good
100 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Related info for your journey

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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.

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

    $337 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air China. You may also be able to find cheap deals on XiamenAir and China Southern, with prices starting from $344 and $357, 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Qingdao (average of $1,164). 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 July 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$614Average$1,004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$676Average$802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
XiamenAirCheapest$677Average$833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
China SouthernCheapest$738Average$1,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$752Average$1,069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Korean AirCheapest$877Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,087Average$1,619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,132Average$1,525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
ANACheapest$1,190Average$1,251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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