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$487+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) 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 10/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — TAO
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from New York to Qingdao

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$764
(Air China)

One-way from

$487
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,036
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Cheapest flights from New York to Qingdao
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Qingdao. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

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 10/142:10 pmEWR - TAO
2 stops44h 15mAir China
Mon 11/177:10 pmTAO - EWR
2 stops48h 50mAir China
Deal found 9/15$764
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 11/2412:00 pmEWR - TAO
2 stops33h 25mAir China
Tue 12/91:00 pmTAO - EWR
2 stops29h 07mAir China
Deal found 9/17$784
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 10/196:00 amEWR - TAO
2 stops27h 40mAir China
Tue 11/41:00 pmTAO - EWR
2 stops31h 00mAir China
Deal found 9/15$906
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/275:30 pmEWR - TAO
2 stops28h 55mAir China
Mon 11/311:25 amTAO - EWR
2 stops31h 34mAir China
Deal found 9/16$927
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Mon 11/34:20 pmEWR - TAO
2 stops29h 05mAir China
Thu 11/2711:25 amTAO - EWR
2 stops32h 35mAir China
Deal found 9/16$935
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 10/235:20 pmEWR - TAO
2 stops29h 00mAir China
Fri 11/711:25 amTAO - EWR
2 stops31h 34mAir China
Deal found 9/17$946
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.
Sun 10/196:00 amEWR - TAO
2 stops27h 40mAir China
Mon 11/35:50 pmTAO - EWR
2 stops50h 10mAir China
Deal found 9/15$948
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Tue 12/98:15 pmJFK - TAO
2 stops46h 20mSingapore Airlines
Tue 6/28:50 amTAO - JFK
2 stops38h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/17$957
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Sat 11/87:45 pmJFK - TAO
2 stops39h 25mChina Eastern
Wed 12/37:20 amTAO - JFK
2 stops28h 21mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/16$987
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 11/244:20 pmEWR - TAO
2 stops38h 35mAir China
Mon 12/811:25 amTAO - EWR
2 stops32h 35mAir China
Deal found 9/17$990
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sat 11/87:45 pmJFK - TAO
2 stops39h 25mChina Eastern
Tue 12/27:25 amTAO - JFK
2 stops38h 03mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/16$1,000
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Tue 11/2512:00 pmEWR - TAO
2 stops39h 50mAir China
Tue 12/911:35 amTAO - EWR
2 stops32h 25mAir China
Deal found 9/17$1,011

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Qingdao that are best for you.

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New York

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Qingdao

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Depart

Return

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New YorkQingdao

JFK - TAO

JFKTAO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/26

12:00 pm-9:45 am

1 stop32h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 3/2

2:55 pm-10:00 am

1 stop32h 05m

$1,013

New YorkQingdao

JFK - TAO

JFKTAO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/24

12:00 pm-9:45 am

1 stop32h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 12/12

10:55 am-7:30 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$1,013

New YorkQingdao

JFK - TAO

JFKTAO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/25

12:50 am-9:45 am

1 stop19h 55m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 12/6

2:55 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$1,013

New YorkQingdao

JFK - TAO

JFKTAO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/23

12:00 pm-9:45 am

1 stop32h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 12/10

10:55 am-10:00 am

1 stop36h 05m

$1,013

New YorkQingdao

JFK - TAO

JFKTAO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/9

12:00 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop36h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 12/3

10:55 am-10:00 am

1 stop36h 05m

$1,013

New YorkQingdao

JFK - TAO

JFKTAO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/24

12:00 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop36h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 12/10

10:55 am-7:30 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$1,013

New YorkQingdao

JFK - TAO

JFKTAO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/4

12:00 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop36h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 12/3

10:55 am-10:00 am

1 stop36h 05m

$1,013

New YorkQingdao

JFK - TAO

JFKTAO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/1

12:00 pm-9:45 am

1 stop32h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 12/12

10:55 am-7:30 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$1,013

NewarkQingdao

EWR - TAO

EWRTAO

Newark

Sun 10/19

6:00 am-9:40 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 10/31

11:25 am-7:00 am

2 stops31h 35m

$1,057

New YorkQingdao

LGA - TAO

LGATAO

New York LaGuardia

Sun 11/16

7:30 am-5:45 pm

3 stops45h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 12/14

5:40 pm-11:31 am

3 stops30h 51m

$1,073

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Qingdao

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Qingdao

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Qingdao?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Qingdao. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from New York to Qingdao may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 45 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Qingdao?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Qingdao (average of $1,054). Flying from New York 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 NYC to TAO?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 17, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from New York to Qingdao by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York to Qingdao?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New York to Qingdao chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Incheon (ICN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 57% of 1-stop itineraries from New York to Qingdao on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York to Qingdao?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York to Qingdao, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Incheon (ICN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,262.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York to Qingdao?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Qingdao, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Shanghai (PVG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 19h 45m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York to Qingdao?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Qingdao, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Incheon (ICN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 31m.

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 September 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Korean Air, ANA, and Cathay Pacific from New York to Qingdao. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,140 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,140 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,140 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
ANA
8.4
Very good
964 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,140 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
998 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,140 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,140 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Air China
7.3
Good
101 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,140 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York 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 New York?

    If you book a flight to Qingdao from New York, you will be flying to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO) is located 25.7 mi from the center of Qingdao. There are 0 flights from New York to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl per day from 6 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from New York to Qingdao?

    Departing from New York to Qingdao will take you 27h 40m. New York and Qingdao are separated by a distance of 7031 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Qingdao round-trip?

    Currently priced at $912, Air China will fly you from New York to Qingdao and back. In addition to Air China, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Korean Air and China Eastern - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,008 and $1,207, respectively. You may be able to fly from New York to Qingdao for 41% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Qingdao?

    Most travelers choose New York John F Kennedy Intl - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl, Newark - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl or New York LaGuardia - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl when deciding on the best route from New York to Qingdao.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Qingdao?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 New York to Qingdao?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Qingdao (average of $1,054). Flying from New York 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 6 airlines flying from New York to Qingdao

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$912Average$1,289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Korean AirCheapest$1,008Average$1,373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
China EasternCheapest$1,207Average$1,808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
ANACheapest$1,473Average$1,600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,688Average$1,759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,858Average$1,985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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