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$397+ 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 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — TAO
Aug 31 — Sep 71
Mon 8/31
Mon 9/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Qingdao

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 August 1, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/2912:20 am
SFO
-
TAO
1 stop22h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 10/112:45 pm
TAO
-
SFO
1 stop22h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/30$771
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Mon 9/142:00 pm
SFO
-
TAO
1 stop32h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 1/202:30 pm
TAO
-
SFO
1 stop22h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/30$774
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 9/1412:35 am
SFO
-
TAO
1 stop25h 15m
China Southern
Mon 11/168:05 am
TAO
-
SFO
2 stops27h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 7/31$775
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1812:20 am
SFO
-
TAO
1 stop22h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 11/32:30 pm
TAO
-
SFO
1 stop35h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/28$779
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2912:35 am
SFO
-
TAO
1 stop20h 05m
China Southern
Sun 10/118:50 pm
TAO
-
SFO
2 stops38h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 7/28$792
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1912:20 am
SFO
-
TAO
1 stop22h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 11/22:30 pm
TAO
-
SFO
1 stop22h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/28$802
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/181:00 pm
SFO
-
TAO
1 stop33h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 11/32:30 pm
TAO
-
SFO
1 stop35h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/28$823
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/181:00 pm
SFO
-
TAO
1 stop33h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 11/22:30 pm
TAO
-
SFO
1 stop35h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/28$829
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1512:35 am
SFO
-
TAO
1 stop29h 05m
China Southern
Mon 11/28:05 am
TAO
-
SFO
2 stops27h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 7/28$830
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Mon 10/191:00 pm
SFO
-
TAO
1 stop33h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 11/52:30 pm
TAO
-
SFO
1 stop22h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/28$843

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 August 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$771
(oojo)

One-way from

$397
(FlightHub)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$764
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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. 18% potential increase in price ($250 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 August 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Qingdao that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Tue 8/25

12:35 am-11:40 am

1 stop20h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 9/2

6:50 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops40h 50m

$775

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Wed 8/26

5:37 pm-11:40 am

2 stops27h 03m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 9/2

5:05 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops42h 35m

$867

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Tue 1/5

4:55 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 3/24

2:30 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop22h 45m

$870

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

12:35 am-8:55 pm

3 stops29h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 11/16

8:05 am-7:40 pm

2 stops27h 35m

$899
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Wed 9/16

12:50 pm-8:40 am

1 stop28h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 1/20

10:55 am-9:30 am

1 stop14h 35m

$906

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 11/2

11:40 am-1:40 pm

1 stop34h 00m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 11/5

10:55 am-9:30 am

1 stop14h 35m

$906

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Thu 8/20

1:10 pm-8:40 am

1 stop28h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 8/30

9:45 am-11:00 am

1 stop16h 15m

$906

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Thu 9/10

12:50 pm-8:40 am

1 stop28h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 9/14

2:55 pm-10:40 am

1 stop34h 45m

$906

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Wed 10/21

12:50 pm-8:40 am

1 stop28h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 11/2

2:55 pm-8:59 am

2 stops58h 04m

$923
Cheapest one-way

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

12:35 am-4:50 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$436

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Deals found on 7/30

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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 August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Qingdao flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Qingdao

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Qingdao?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Qingdao (average of $745). Flying from San Francisco to Qingdao in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,651). 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 August 1, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown ANA,Cathay Pacific, andChina Eastern 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.
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,289 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

IAH - HND

Outstanding service on board. Loved that we got to use Polaris Lounge at IAH. On time and terrific trip.
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,289 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,289 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

IAH - HND

Outstanding service on board. Loved that we got to use Polaris Lounge at IAH. On time and terrific trip.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,436 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,289 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

IAH - HND

Outstanding service on board. Loved that we got to use Polaris Lounge at IAH. On time and terrific trip.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
229 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,289 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

IAH - HND

Outstanding service on board. Loved that we got to use Polaris Lounge at IAH. On time and terrific trip.

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 20h 05m. 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 $674, Cathay Pacific will fly you from San Francisco to Qingdao and back. In addition to Cathay Pacific, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from ANA and China Eastern - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $684 and $730, respectively. Cathay Pacific is currently priced 38% 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 Air China and China Southern, with prices starting from $352 and $389, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Qingdao (average of $745). Flying from San Francisco to Qingdao in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,651). 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 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to Qingdao

Discover the top 3 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 August 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$674Average$804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
ANACheapest$684Average$1,412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
China EasternCheapest$730Average$1,308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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