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$517+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Qingdao (TAO)

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CHI — TAO
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Qingdao

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Qingdao (TAO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$954
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$517
(FlightHub)
From Chicago (CHI) to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Qingdao
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Qingdao. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/306:30 amORD - TAO
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/67:25 amTAO - ORD
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$954
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/31:05 pmORD - TAO
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/211:50 pmTAO - ORD
2 stops38h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,095
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/312:10 pmORD - TAO
1 stop31h 30mKorean Air
Fri 11/2110:55 amTAO - ORD
1 stop35h 35mKorean Air
Deal found 9/13$1,171
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3012:15 pmORD - TAO
1 stop32h 30mKorean Air
Thu 11/610:55 amTAO - ORD
1 stop35h 35mKorean Air
Deal found 9/14$1,173
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/79:13 pmORD - TAO
2 stops35h 27mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/147:10 amTAO - ORD
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,260

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

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ChicagoQingdao

ORD - TAO

ORDTAO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/30

6:30 am-12:10 am

2 stops28h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 11/6

7:25 am-11:00 pm

2 stops29h 35m

$954

ChicagoQingdao

ORD - TAO

ORDTAO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/3

1:05 pm-11:20 am

2 stops33h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 11/21

1:50 pm-2:41 pm

2 stops38h 51m

$1,095

ChicagoQingdao

ORD - TAO

ORDTAO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

11:25 am-1:40 pm

1 stop36h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 3/9

2:55 pm-9:40 am

1 stop31h 45m

$1,171

ChicagoQingdao

ORD - TAO

ORDTAO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/3

12:10 pm-8:40 am

1 stop31h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 11/21

10:55 am-8:30 am

1 stop35h 35m

$1,171

ChicagoQingdao

ORD - TAO

ORDTAO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/30

12:15 pm-9:45 am

1 stop32h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 11/6

10:55 am-8:30 am

1 stop35h 35m

$1,173

ChicagoQingdao

ORD - TAO

ORDTAO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

12:45 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops41h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 3/9

7:55 am-5:05 am

2 stops34h 10m

$1,227

ChicagoQingdao

ORD - TAO

ORDTAO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/7

9:13 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops35h 27m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 10/14

7:10 am-11:15 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$1,260

ChicagoQingdao

MDW - TAO

MDWTAO

Chicago Midway

Thu 3/5

5:59 pm-12:10 am

2 stops40h 11m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 3/9

9:05 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops52h 30m

$3,454

ChicagoQingdao

ORD - TAO

ORDTAO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/2

8:50 am-7:55 pm

2 stops45h 05m

$517

ChicagoQingdao

ORD - TAO

ORDTAO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/2

11:25 am-1:40 pm

1 stop36h 15m

$697

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

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 15, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Qingdao in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago 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 Chicago?

    Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO), located 25.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Chicago to Qingdao. 2 airlines have flights to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl from Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Chicago to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Qingdao?

    For as low as $1,171, Korean Air can have you in Qingdao from Chicago in 36h 15m. The distance between Chicago and Qingdao is about 6738 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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 Chicago to Qingdao?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Qingdao (average of $1,055). Flying from Chicago 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 2 airlines flying from Chicago to Qingdao

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$1,016Average$1,169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
ANACheapest$1,399Average$1,427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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