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$455+ 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 5/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — TAO
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl are usually found in March or April, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$771
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$465
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$958
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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 April 29, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/112:00 pmSFO - TAO
1 stop36h 50mChina Eastern
Wed 5/1410:35 amTAO - SFO
1 stop37h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/28$771
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/113:30 pmSFO - TAO
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/319:50 amTAO - SFO
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$897
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 7/812:35 amSFO - TAO
1 stop20h 05mChina Southern
Wed 9/109:25 pmTAO - SFO
2 stops38h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 4/28$928
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/1511:30 pmSFO - TAO
1 stop22h 35mAsiana Airlines
Mon 8/187:30 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop35h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,025
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 4/301:45 amSFO - TAO
1 stop19h 45mANA
Wed 5/141:30 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop18h 05mANA
Deal found 4/28$1,053
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 5/1912:20 amSFO - TAO
1 stop22h 15mCathay Pacific
Thu 8/142:45 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop18h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/28$1,560
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 7/176:50 pmSFO - TAO
2 stops36h 45mAir China
Tue 8/196:00 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop31h 30mAir China
Deal found 4/28$1,584

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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

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Qingdao

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

3:30 pm-8:50 am

1 stop26h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 5/31

9:50 am-1:00 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$897

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Tue 7/8

12:35 am-11:40 am

1 stop20h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 9/10

9:25 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops38h 05m

$928

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Tue 7/15

11:30 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 8/18

7:30 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop35h 30m

$1,025

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Wed 7/9

8:55 am-1:05 am

2 stops25h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 9/10

10:35 am-9:05 am

1 stop37h 30m

$1,189

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 5/19

12:20 am-1:35 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 8/14

2:45 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$1,560

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Thu 7/17

6:50 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops36h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 8/19

6:00 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 30m

$1,584

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 5/26

10:51 am-12:30 pm

2 stops34h 39m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 7/2

1:30 pm-9:25 am

2 stops34h 55m

$1,614

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Fri 5/23

3:30 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$455

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sun 7/6

4:25 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops31h 20m

$719

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sun 5/25

10:51 am-12:30 pm

2 stops34h 39m

$848

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ScholarTripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Qingdao flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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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Cheapflights Insights

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 April 25, 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 26 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Qingdao (average of $1,164). Flying from San Francisco to Qingdao in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,955). 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 SFO to TAO?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 April 29, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Qingdao is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 29% on airfare.

Rainfall in Qingdao by month

Plan your trip to Qingdao by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Qingdao ranges from 0.4 - 6.3 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.3 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Qingdao when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Qingdao by month

Plan your trip to Qingdao by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Qingdao, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

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 April 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Qingdao, such as ANA, Asiana Airlines and Cathay Pacific. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.3
Very good
855 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
ANA
8.3
Very good
855 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
855 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
442 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
855 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
852 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
855 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
855 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.

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.

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

    Currently priced at $771, China Eastern will fly you from San Francisco to Qingdao and back. In addition to China Eastern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from China Southern and Asiana Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $928 and $1,025, respectively. China Eastern is currently priced 39% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $599 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Southern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on ANA and Cathay Pacific, with prices starting from $848 and $984, 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Qingdao (average of $1,164). Flying from San Francisco to Qingdao in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,955). 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 8 airlines flying from San Francisco to Qingdao

Discover the top 8 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$685Average$1,028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Air ChinaCheapest$752Average$1,018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China SouthernCheapest$776Average$1,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Korean AirCheapest$923Average$1,233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,091Average$1,567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,102Average$1,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ANACheapest$1,190Average$1,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,503Average$1,525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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