Qingdao

$428+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA 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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — TAO
Jul 30 — Aug 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Salinas to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl are usually found in March or April, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Qingdao

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salinas to Qingdao flight deals. Data was last updated July 25, 2025.

Round-trip from

$682
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$428
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,384
From Salinas to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
One-way flight from Salinas to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($146 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Salinas to Qingdao

Cheapest flights from Salinas to Qingdao
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Qingdao. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 25, 2025.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Thu 8/2112:00 pmSFO - TAO
1 stop22h 05mChina Eastern
Thu 8/286:45 amTAO - SFO
1 stop17h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/24$682
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/121:05 amSFO - TAO
1 stop21h 30mCathay Pacific
Wed 8/202:45 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop23h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/24$709
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/2812:35 amSFO - TAO
2 stops23h 10mChina Southern
Tue 10/1412:50 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop22h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 7/23$783
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 8/201:05 amSFO - TAO
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/2811:35 amTAO - SFO
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$854
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/31:10 pmSFO - TAO
1 stop28h 30mKorean Air
Mon 8/119:45 amTAO - SFO
1 stop16h 15mKorean Air
Deal found 7/23$989

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Salinas

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Qingdao

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Thu 8/21

12:00 pm-1:05 am

1 stop22h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 8/28

6:45 am-9:05 am

1 stop17h 20m

$682

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

1:05 am-1:35 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 8/20

2:45 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$709

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

12:35 am-4:05 pm

1 stop24h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 8/20

9:25 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops38h 05m

$830

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Wed 8/20

1:05 am-1:35 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 8/28

11:35 am-8:30 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$854

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

6:00 am-9:45 am

2 stops35h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 2/6

2:55 pm-9:11 am

2 stops34h 16m

$1,055

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Deals found on 7/24

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Salinas to Qingdao. Price data was last updated on July 18, 2025.

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Salinas to Qingdao. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Qingdao (average of $1,164). Flying from Salinas to Qingdao in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,883). 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 S9N to TAO?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas 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 25, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Salinas to Qingdao as you normally would.

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 25, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Salinas to Qingdao, such as Korean Air, ANA, and Cathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
8.4
Very good

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

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

    Located just 25.7 mi from the city center, Qingdao Jiaodong Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Qingdao from Salinas. Booking flights from Salinas to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Salinas from 7 different airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $428 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Eastern from $430 and China Southern from $502 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Qingdao (average of $1,164). Flying from Salinas to Qingdao in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,883). 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 7 airlines flying from Salinas to Qingdao

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Salinas 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 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$685Average$1,028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China SouthernCheapest$738Average$963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$752Average$1,018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Korean AirCheapest$881Average$1,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,087Average$1,494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,132Average$1,524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
ANACheapest$1,190Average$1,245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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