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$687+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to Qingdao (TAO)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — TAO
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Salinas to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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$687
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$674
From Salinas to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
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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 September 15, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 9/2912:00 pmSFO - TAO
1 stop36h 50mChina Eastern
Wed 10/159:00 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop27h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/12$687
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/1412:20 amSFO - TAO
1 stop22h 15mCathay Pacific
Fri 10/242:45 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop17h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/14$719
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1110:55 pmSFO - TAO
1 stop22h 20mCathay Pacific
Tue 12/92:40 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop17h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/15$720
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2812:20 amSFO - TAO
1 stop22h 15mCathay Pacific
Thu 10/162:45 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop17h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/12$741
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 9/2412:20 amSFO - TAO
1 stop22h 15mCathay Pacific
Thu 10/162:45 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop17h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/12$745
This Cathay Pacific 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2511:10 pmSFO - TAO
1 stop23h 25mCathay Pacific
Tue 10/142:45 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop17h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/15$746
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Thu 9/2512:35 amSFO - TAO
1 stop28h 55mChina Southern
Sat 10/118:10 amTAO - SFO
1 stop27h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 9/12$755
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1811:10 pmSFO - TAO
1 stop23h 25mCathay Pacific
Thu 10/22:45 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop22h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/14$758
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 9/2711:10 pmSFO - TAO
1 stop23h 25mCathay Pacific
Thu 10/162:45 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop17h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/12$761
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2711:10 pmSFO - TAO
1 stop23h 25mCathay Pacific
Mon 10/132:45 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop22h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/12$776
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/301:00 pmSFO - TAO
1 stop38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/610:50 amTAO - SFO
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$779
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 9/2412:20 amSFO - TAO
1 stop22h 15mCathay Pacific
Fri 10/172:45 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop17h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/12$780

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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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to Qingdao that are best for you.

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Salinas

Fly to

Qingdao

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Tue 12/30

11:35 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 1/20

2:40 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$741

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Thu 9/25

11:10 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop23h 25m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 10/14

2:45 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$746

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 9/29

12:20 am-1:35 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 10/12

2:45 pm-11:15 am

1 stop35h 30m

$746

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Thu 9/25

11:10 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop23h 25m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 10/16

2:45 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$746

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Wed 10/1

11:10 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop23h 25m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 10/14

2:45 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$746

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Wed 10/1

11:10 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop23h 25m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 10/13

2:45 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$746

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Thu 9/25

12:35 am-4:50 pm

1 stop25h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 10/15

8:15 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops39h 15m

$755

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

11:35 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 1/23

2:40 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$776

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Wed 10/1

11:10 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop23h 25m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 10/18

2:45 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$781

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Thu 9/25

11:10 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop23h 25m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 10/17

2:45 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$781

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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 September 12, 2025.

Booking 44 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Qingdao (average of $1,055). Flying from Salinas 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 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 September 15, 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 September 15, 2025.
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
8.2
Very good
479 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
479 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
479 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
993 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
479 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
479 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
165 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
479 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.
Air China
7.2
Good
99 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
479 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.

Related info for your journey

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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.

  • How long is the flight from Salinas to Qingdao?

    Airlines like Cathay Pacific fly from Salinas to Qingdao in about 21h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Salinas to Qingdao is about 5949 mi.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Qingdao (average of $1,055). Flying from Salinas 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 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$674Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China EasternCheapest$677Average$954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China SouthernCheapest$738Average$963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$752Average$999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Korean AirCheapest$881Average$1,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ANACheapest$970Average$1,627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,087Average$1,494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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