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$381+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 1/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — TAO
Jan 13 — Jan 201
Tue 1/13
Tue 1/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl are usually found in September or December, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Qingdao
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Qingdao. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 14, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/2911:35 pmSFO - TAO
2 stops32h 15mChina Southern
Sun 3/295:05 pmTAO - SFO
2 stops42h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 12/13$707
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/2912:00 pmSFO - TAO
1 stop20h 10mChina Eastern
Mon 3/306:35 amTAO - SFO
1 stop17h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/13$723
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/2912:00 pmSFO - TAO
1 stop20h 10mChina Eastern
Sat 3/287:25 amTAO - SFO
1 stop17h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/13$742
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Sun 12/2811:40 amSFO - TAO
1 stop34h 00mKorean Air
Mon 3/302:55 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop34h 45mKorean Air
Deal found 12/13$905
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/2712:00 pmSFO - TAO
1 stop20h 10mChina Eastern
Sun 3/294:50 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop31h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/13$925
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/2712:00 pmSFO - TAO
1 stop20h 10mChina Eastern
Sat 3/287:25 amTAO - SFO
1 stop17h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/13$944
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Sun 12/286:00 amSFO - TAO
2 stops26h 10mChina Eastern
Sun 3/299:00 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop27h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/13$962
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/286:00 amSFO - TAO
2 stops26h 10mChina Eastern
Mon 3/306:35 amTAO - SFO
1 stop17h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/13$975
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/286:00 amSFO - TAO
2 stops26h 10mChina Eastern
Sat 3/287:25 amTAO - SFO
1 stop17h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/13$993
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/276:00 amSFO - TAO
2 stops26h 10mChina Eastern
Mon 3/306:35 amTAO - SFO
1 stop17h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/13$1,059

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Qingdao

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 December 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gurufare
3 stars

Round-trip from

$689
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$381
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$703
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One-way flight from San Francisco to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($326 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 December 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Qingdao that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Fly to

Qingdao

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

12:35 am-4:50 pm

1 stop25h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 4/19

8:15 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops39h 15m

$689

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

10:26 pm-12:10 am

2 stops34h 44m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 3/22

9:00 pm-10:00 am

1 stop28h 00m

$788

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

11:25 am-1:15 pm

1 stop33h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 3/3

6:45 pm-9:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

$903

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sun 12/28

11:40 am-1:40 pm

1 stop34h 00m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 3/28

2:55 pm-10:40 am

1 stop34h 45m

$905

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

11:35 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 3/7

7:55 am-9:30 am

1 stop17h 35m

$941

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sat 12/27

12:00 pm-12:10 am

1 stop20h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 3/28

7:25 am-3:03 pm

2 stops22h 38m

$1,074

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sun 12/28

6:00 am-5:35 pm

2 stops43h 35m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 3/29

5:10 pm-8:30 pm

3 stops42h 20m

$1,256

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

3:40 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops60h 00m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 2/4

8:05 am-12:50 pm

2 stops44h 45m

$2,549

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Wed 1/7

12:20 am-12:35 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 4/2

1:30 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$3,946

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sat 12/27

11:35 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop32h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 3/26

7:25 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$4,007

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Deals found on 12/13

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Qingdao

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Qingdao in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
GurufarePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Qingdao flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Qingdao flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Qingdao flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Qingdao flights, Cheapflights users trust Gurufare the most. Gurufare has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Qingdao flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Qingdao

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Qingdao from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Qingdao

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Qingdao may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 44 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 San Francisco to Qingdao?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Qingdao (average of $487). Flying from San Francisco to Qingdao in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,362). 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 December 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and China Southern from San Francisco 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.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
493 reviews

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - ICN

We wished that Asiana Airlines website should perform better by itself. Thanks to "Genfly" by Kayak that helped us get the tickets for us. Genfly also follow up with update flights schedule all the way. We gave Asiana Airlines "GOOD", and "Genfly" by Kayak "EXCELLENT" **** BTW...we will do it again nest time. Real passengers.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
493 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
493 reviews

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - ICN

We wished that Asiana Airlines website should perform better by itself. Thanks to "Genfly" by Kayak that helped us get the tickets for us. Genfly also follow up with update flights schedule all the way. We gave Asiana Airlines "GOOD", and "Genfly" by Kayak "EXCELLENT" **** BTW...we will do it again nest time. Real passengers.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,095 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
493 reviews

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - ICN

We wished that Asiana Airlines website should perform better by itself. Thanks to "Genfly" by Kayak that helped us get the tickets for us. Genfly also follow up with update flights schedule all the way. We gave Asiana Airlines "GOOD", and "Genfly" by Kayak "EXCELLENT" **** BTW...we will do it again nest time. Real passengers.
China Southern
7.5
Good
122 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
493 reviews

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - ICN

We wished that Asiana Airlines website should perform better by itself. Thanks to "Genfly" by Kayak that helped us get the tickets for us. Genfly also follow up with update flights schedule all the way. We gave Asiana Airlines "GOOD", and "Genfly" by Kayak "EXCELLENT" **** BTW...we will do it again nest time. Real passengers.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
493 reviews

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - ICN

We wished that Asiana Airlines website should perform better by itself. Thanks to "Genfly" by Kayak that helped us get the tickets for us. Genfly also follow up with update flights schedule all the way. We gave Asiana Airlines "GOOD", and "Genfly" by Kayak "EXCELLENT" **** BTW...we will do it again nest time. Real passengers.
Air China
7.2
Good
127 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
493 reviews

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - ICN

We wished that Asiana Airlines website should perform better by itself. Thanks to "Genfly" by Kayak that helped us get the tickets for us. Genfly also follow up with update flights schedule all the way. We gave Asiana Airlines "GOOD", and "Genfly" by Kayak "EXCELLENT" **** BTW...we will do it again nest time. Real passengers.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Qingdao. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Qingdao?

    Airlines like China Southern and Korean Air fly from San Francisco to Qingdao in about 25h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5949 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Qingdao round-trip?

    Currently priced at $513, Korean Air will fly you from San Francisco to Qingdao and back. In addition to Korean Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from China Eastern and Cathay Pacific - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $621 and $672, respectively. Korean Air is currently priced 50% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $350 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Eastern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on China Southern and Air China, with prices starting from $407 and $437, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Qingdao?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Qingdao?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Qingdao (average of $487). Flying from San Francisco to Qingdao in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,362). 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 San Francisco to Qingdao

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 December 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$621Average$906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Cathay PacificCheapest$672Average$745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
ANACheapest$684Average$1,627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
China SouthernCheapest$737Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$752Average$999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Korean AirCheapest$881Average$1,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,087Average$1,477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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