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$520+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) 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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — TAO
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Sat 8/22
Sat 8/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Qingdao

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 July 23, 2026.

This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/204:00 pm
ORD
-
TAO
1 stop32h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 9/22:45 pm
TAO
-
ORD
1 stop36h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/23$959
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 8/114:00 pm
ORD
-
TAO
1 stop32h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 10/202:45 pm
TAO
-
ORD
1 stop36h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/18$964
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/209:20 pm
ORD
-
TAO
2 stops46h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/29:45 am
TAO
-
ORD
2 stops33h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$970
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/104:00 pm
ORD
-
TAO
1 stop32h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 10/202:45 pm
TAO
-
ORD
1 stop36h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/18$975
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/293:35 pm
ORD
-
TAO
1 stop32h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 11/22:30 pm
TAO
-
ORD
1 stop36h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/21$998
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Sun 9/64:00 pm
ORD
-
TAO
1 stop32h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 9/132:45 pm
TAO
-
ORD
1 stop36h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/22$1,019
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/84:00 pm
ORD
-
TAO
1 stop32h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 10/202:45 pm
TAO
-
ORD
1 stop36h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/18$1,048
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/29:00 am
ORD
-
TAO
2 stops34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/92:55 pm
TAO
-
ORD
2 stops22h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/19$1,071
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/84:00 pm
ORD
-
TAO
1 stop32h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 10/232:45 pm
TAO
-
ORD
1 stop36h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/18$1,098
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Wed 9/26:00 am
ORD
-
TAO
2 stops42h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 9/92:45 pm
TAO
-
ORD
1 stop36h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/19$1,192
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/169:29 am
MDW
-
TAO
2 stops39h 16m
Korean Air
Tue 10/202:55 pm
TAO
-
MDW
2 stops34h 53m
Korean Air
Deal found 7/21$2,472

Find 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 July 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$964
(oojo)

One-way from

$520
(Expedia)
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Qingdao that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoQingdao

ORD - TAO

ORDTAO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/2

4:00 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop32h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 9/9

2:45 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop36h 35m

$964

ChicagoQingdao

ORD - TAO

ORDTAO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/29

3:35 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 11/2

2:30 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop36h 25m

$998

ChicagoQingdao

ORD - TAO

ORDTAO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/6

4:00 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop32h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 9/13

2:45 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop36h 35m

$1,019

ChicagoQingdao

ORD - TAO

ORDTAO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/29

4:40 pm-10:25 am

2 stops28h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 11/2

7:55 am-6:03 am

2 stops36h 08m

$1,282
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoQingdao

ORD - TAO

ORDTAO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/11

5:45 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop29h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 10/22

1:30 pm-8:40 am

1 stop32h 10m

$1,336

ChicagoQingdao

MDW - TAO

MDWTAO

Chicago Midway

Fri 10/16

9:29 am-1:45 pm

2 stops39h 16m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 10/20

2:55 pm-12:48 pm

2 stops34h 53m

$2,472
Cheapest one-way

ChicagoQingdao

ORD - TAO

ORDTAO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/10

6:00 am-8:40 am

2 stops37h 40m

$520
Quickest one-way

ChicagoQingdao

ORD - TAO

ORDTAO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/10

4:00 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$643

ChicagoQingdao

MDW - TAO

MDWTAO

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/10

6:17 pm-11:05 am

3 stops51h 48m

$711

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/19

Sorted by cheapest first

Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Qingdao

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Qingdao in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Qingdao flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Qingdao flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Qingdao flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Qingdao flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Qingdao flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Qingdao

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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 23, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific from Chicago to Qingdao have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,421 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,421 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,421 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific

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. 1 airline 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 $964, Cathay Pacific can have you in Qingdao from Chicago in 32h 30m. 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.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago to Qingdao round-trip?

    Currently priced at $939, Cathay Pacific will fly you from Chicago to Qingdao and back. In addition to Cathay Pacific, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

  • 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.

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Top airline flying from Chicago to Qingdao

Discover the top airline 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 July 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$939Average$1,127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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