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$440+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to Qingdao (TAO)

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SFO — TAO
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Fri 2/27
Fri 3/6
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Cheap 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 January 28, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 4/1612:35 am
SFO
-
TAO
1 stop28h 55m
China Southern
Thu 5/712:50 pm
TAO
-
SFO
2 stops22h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 1/27$703
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 4/1812:35 am
SFO
-
TAO
1 stop28h 50m
China Southern
Thu 5/710:35 am
TAO
-
SFO
1 stop24h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 1/27$717
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 4/1612:00 pm
SFO
-
TAO
1 stop32h 40m
China Eastern
Thu 5/76:45 am
TAO
-
SFO
1 stop17h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/27$722
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Mon 4/1312:35 am
SFO
-
TAO
2 stops23h 10m
China Southern
Wed 5/66:35 pm
TAO
-
SFO
2 stops40h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 1/27$736
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/512:00 pm
SFO
-
TAO
1 stop38h 35m
China Eastern
Sun 5/319:00 pm
TAO
-
SFO
1 stop27h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/27$741
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Thu 4/1612:35 am
SFO
-
TAO
2 stops26h 00m
China Southern
Wed 5/65:10 pm
TAO
-
SFO
3 stops42h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 1/27$746
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Mon 4/1312:35 am
SFO
-
TAO
2 stops23h 10m
China Southern
Mon 5/48:10 am
TAO
-
SFO
2 stops27h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 1/27$755
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Wed 2/410:37 am
SFO
-
TAO
2 stops33h 58m
ANA
Wed 2/181:35 pm
TAO
-
SFO
1 stop17h 45m
ANA
Deal found 1/27$773
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Mon 4/1312:00 pm
SFO
-
TAO
1 stop37h 30m
China Eastern
Mon 5/46:35 am
TAO
-
SFO
1 stop17h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/27$774
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Mon 4/1312:35 am
SFO
-
TAO
2 stops23h 10m
China Southern
Sat 5/95:10 pm
TAO
-
SFO
3 stops66h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 1/27$778

Find flight deals from Salinas to Qingdao

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salinas to Qingdao flight deals. Data was last updated January 28, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$703
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$440
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$814
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas 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 January 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to Qingdao that are best for you.

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Salinas

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Qingdao

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

12:00 pm-8:55 am

1 stop29h 55m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 5/6

3:25 pm-9:05 am

1 stop32h 40m

$774

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

12:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 5/6

3:25 pm-9:05 am

1 stop32h 40m

$794

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

9:00 am-12:35 pm

2 stops35h 35m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 3/4

1:35 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$797

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

11:07 am-12:35 pm

2 stops33h 28m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 3/3

1:35 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops20h 10m

$800

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

12:20 am-1:30 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 5/10

2:45 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$854

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

12:35 am-2:45 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 5/8

9:25 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop38h 15m

$867

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

11:55 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 3/22

2:30 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop22h 45m

$880

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

12:20 am-1:30 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 5/8

2:45 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$885

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

12:35 am-2:45 pm

1 stop23h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 5/8

10:55 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops36h 45m

$896

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Fri 4/17

12:20 am-1:30 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 5/5

2:45 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$903

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Deals found on 1/25

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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to Qingdao

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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 January 23, 2026.

Booking 46 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Qingdao (average of $487). Flying from Salinas to Qingdao in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,363). 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.

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 January 28, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Salinas to Qingdao, such as Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and China Southern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
501 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Derek,Dec 2025

NRT - ICN

This was a terrible flight. Uncomfortable, incredibly hot in the plane. Will never fly with this airline again.
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
501 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
501 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Derek,Dec 2025

NRT - ICN

This was a terrible flight. Uncomfortable, incredibly hot in the plane. Will never fly with this airline again.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,147 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
501 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Derek,Dec 2025

NRT - ICN

This was a terrible flight. Uncomfortable, incredibly hot in the plane. Will never fly with this airline again.
China Southern
7.3
Good
136 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
501 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Derek,Dec 2025

NRT - ICN

This was a terrible flight. Uncomfortable, incredibly hot in the plane. Will never fly with this airline again.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
191 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
501 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Derek,Dec 2025

NRT - ICN

This was a terrible flight. Uncomfortable, incredibly hot in the plane. Will never fly with this airline again.
Air China
7.2
Good
138 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
501 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Derek,Dec 2025

NRT - ICN

This was a terrible flight. Uncomfortable, incredibly hot in the plane. Will never fly with this airline again.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Salinas 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 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.

  • How long is the flight from Salinas to Qingdao?

    Airlines like China Eastern and ANA fly from Salinas to Qingdao in about 29h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 40m. The distance from Salinas to Qingdao is about 5949 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $350 on China Eastern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air China from $352 and China Southern from $407 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Qingdao (average of $487). Flying from Salinas to Qingdao in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,363). 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 January 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Korean AirCheapest$513Average$954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
China EasternCheapest$621Average$883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Cathay PacificCheapest$672Average$857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China SouthernCheapest$683Average$994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
ANACheapest$684Average$970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Air ChinaCheapest$823Average$1,018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,091Average$1,514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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