Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Qingdao (TAO)
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The best prices from San Francisco to Qingdao are usually found in April or September, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday
How to find the cheapest flight from
San Francisco (SFO) to Qingdao (TAO)
All the information you need to plan the best SFO to TAO flight in 2021: compare San Francisco to Qingdao flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Qingdao.
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SFO - TAO Price
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$478 - $1,327
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TAO Temperature
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32 - 77 °F
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TAO Precipitation
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0.4 - 6.3 inches
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Popular in August High demand for flights, 44% potential price rise |
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Cheapest in April Best time to find cheap flights, 35% potential price drop |
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Average price $1,265 Average for round-trip flights in December 2021 |
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Round-trip from $478 From San Francisco to Qingdao |
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Qingdao?
April is one of the best times of the year to fly to Qingdao from San Francisco. Prices for April average $737 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $434. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of August. Opting for a April flight can save you 80% on your journey compared to booking in April
When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Qingdao (SFO - TAO)?
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 45% on airfare.
What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Qingdao?
Tuesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 53%.
How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Qingdao?
When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 52 days in advance, which can save you up to 66% on flights from San Francisco to Qingdao compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 52 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $747. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $887.
Cheap flights from San Francisco to Qingdao in December, January 2022
The best prices found for SFO to TAO flights for December, January
19 Jan - 2 Feb
$6,688pp
SFO
San Francisco
Multiple Airlines
3 STOPS
TAO
Qingdao
TAO
Qingdao
Multiple Airlines
2 STOPS
SFO
San Francisco
19 Jan - 2 Feb
$7,761pp
SFO
San Francisco
Multiple Airlines
3 STOPS
TAO
Qingdao
TAO
Qingdao
Cathay Pacific
1 STOP
SFO
San Francisco
19 Jan - 2 Feb
$7,762pp
SFO
San Francisco
Multiple Airlines
3 STOPS
TAO
Qingdao
TAO
Qingdao
Cathay Pacific
1 STOP
SFO
San Francisco
One-way flights to Qingdao from San Francisco
The cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Qingdao
12:26 pm - 6:10 am
China Southern
2 Stops
25h 44m
SFO - TAO
$1,859
JustFly
4:55 am - 7:30 am
Multiple Airlines
2 Stops
34h 35m
SFO - TAO
$2,334
SmartFares
4:55 am - 7:30 am
Multiple Airlines
2 Stops
34h 35m
SFO - TAO
$2,783
SmartFares
Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about <span class="emphasized">San Francisco</span> to <span class="emphasized">Qingdao</span> flights.
COVID Restrictions
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Destination information for Qingdao
Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from San Francisco to Qingdao.
Today's exchange rate
$1 = ¥6.37
Average temperature for December in Qingdao
42.8 °F
Avg rainfall for December in Qingdao
0.6 ″
Airports servicing Qingdao
Top 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to Qingdao
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from San Francisco to Qingdao choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time | COVID-19 safety | |
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$408 | $757 | No cancel fee | 67% | ||
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$410 | $930 | No cancel fee | 69% | ||
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$431 | $737 | No cancel fee | 62% |
We couldn't confirm the COVID-19 safety measures taken by China Eastern. Please check directly on their website for additional information. |
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$563 | $915 | No cancel fee | 72% | ||
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$630 | $849 | No cancel fee | N/A |