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$480+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 2/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — TAO
Mar 12 — Mar 191
Thu 3/12
Thu 3/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Qingdao

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Qingdao
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Qingdao. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 10, 2026.

This HIS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 HIS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/256:50 pm
STL
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TAO
2 stops29h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 4/12:45 pm
TAO
-
STL
2 stops45h 13m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/7$1,005
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 4/1710:50 am
ORD
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TAO
2 stops34h 40m
Air China
Thu 4/3011:30 am
TAO
-
ORD
2 stops30h 36m
Air China
Deal found 2/9$1,129
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Mon 11/211:15 am
ORD
-
TAO
1 stop32h 30m
Korean Air
Fri 11/62:55 pm
TAO
-
ORD
1 stop31h 35m
Korean Air
Deal found 2/8$1,156
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Wed 3/257:45 am
ORD
-
TAO
2 stops25h 05m
Air China
Wed 4/18:55 pm
TAO
-
ORD
2 stops45h 20m
Air China
Deal found 2/8$1,221
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Mon 11/22:10 pm
ORD
-
TAO
2 stops30h 15m
Air China
Fri 11/68:55 pm
TAO
-
ORD
2 stops38h 43m
Air China
Deal found 2/6$1,285
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/174:15 pm
ORD
-
TAO
1 stop32h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 4/302:45 pm
TAO
-
ORD
1 stop36h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/9$1,324
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/252:10 pm
ORD
-
TAO
2 stops41h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/12:55 pm
TAO
-
ORD
1 stop31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$1,384
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Wed 3/253:35 pm
ORD
-
TAO
1 stop32h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 4/12:45 pm
TAO
-
ORD
1 stop36h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/8$1,421
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Sat 4/410:33 am
STL
-
TAO
2 stops37h 57m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 4/82:45 pm
TAO
-
STL
2 stops45h 14m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/8$1,431
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Wed 7/18:18 pm
ORD
-
TAO
2 stops27h 12m
ANA
Mon 7/201:30 pm
TAO
-
ORD
2 stops38h 10m
ANA
Deal found 2/9$1,432
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/174:15 pm
ORD
-
TAO
1 stop32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/309:00 pm
TAO
-
ORD
2 stops45h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$1,459
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Wed 6/35:45 pm
ORD
-
TAO
1 stop29h 45m
ANA
Mon 7/61:30 pm
TAO
-
ORD
1 stop32h 10m
ANA
Deal found 2/9$1,567

Find flight deals from Illinois to Qingdao

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,005
(HIS)

One-way from

$480
(Kiwi.com)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 February 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Qingdao that are best for you.

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St. LouisQingdao

STL - TAO

STLTAO

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 3/25

6:50 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops29h 25m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 4/1

2:45 pm-10:58 pm

2 stops45h 13m

$1,005

ChicagoQingdao

ORD - TAO

ORDTAO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/17

10:50 am-10:30 am

2 stops34h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 4/30

11:30 am-5:06 am

2 stops30h 36m

$1,129

ChicagoQingdao

ORD - TAO

ORDTAO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/25

7:45 am-9:50 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 4/1

8:55 pm-5:15 am

2 stops45h 20m

$1,221

ChicagoQingdao

ORD - TAO

ORDTAO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/17

4:15 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop32h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 4/30

2:45 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop36h 10m

$1,324

St. LouisQingdao

STL - TAO

STLTAO

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 4/4

10:33 am-1:30 pm

2 stops37h 57m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 4/8

2:45 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops45h 14m

$1,431

ChicagoQingdao

ORD - TAO

ORDTAO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/17

4:15 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop32h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 4/30

9:00 pm-5:50 am

2 stops45h 50m

$1,459

ChicagoQingdao

ORD - TAO

ORDTAO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/3

5:45 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop29h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 7/6

1:30 pm-8:40 am

1 stop32h 10m

$1,567

ChicagoQingdao

ORD - TAO

ORDTAO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/4

5:45 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop29h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 7/6

1:30 pm-8:40 am

1 stop32h 10m

$1,567

ChicagoQingdao

ORD - TAO

ORDTAO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/6

5:45 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop29h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 7/6

1:30 pm-8:40 am

1 stop32h 10m

$1,616

ChicagoQingdao

ORD - TAO

ORDTAO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/7

5:45 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop29h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 7/6

1:30 pm-8:40 am

1 stop32h 10m

$1,616

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Qingdao from Illinois?

    Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO), located 25.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Illinois to Qingdao.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Qingdao?

    There are many flights that can get you from Illinois to Qingdao in 27h 12m. Fly via Cathay Pacific, Air China, or ANA to get the fastest option. The distance between Illinois and Qingdao is about 6738 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Qingdao?

    The most popular route from Illinois to Qingdao is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl. You may also consider Lambert-St Louis - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl or Chicago Midway - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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 Illinois to Qingdao

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Illinois 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 February 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$1,016Average$1,169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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