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$333+ Cheap flights from the United States 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 2/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — TAO
Mar 14 — Mar 211
Sat 3/14
Sat 3/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from USA to Qingdao
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to Qingdao. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 12, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2812:25 pm
LAX
-
TAO
1 stop34h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 6/32:45 pm
TAO
-
LAX
1 stop22h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/10$646
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Mon 4/2712:25 pm
LAX
-
TAO
1 stop34h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 5/72:45 pm
TAO
-
LAX
1 stop22h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/12$667
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 3/310:45 pm
LAX
-
TAO
1 stop33h 45m
XiamenAir
Thu 3/125:45 pm
TAO
-
LAX
1 stop17h 15m
XiamenAir
Deal found 2/11$672
This Sichuan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Sichuan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1911:15 pm
LAX
-
TAO
1 stop30h 50m
Sichuan Airlines
Mon 4/2710:10 pm
TAO
-
LAX
1 stop37h 20m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 2/11$677
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 3/811:45 pm
LAX
-
TAO
1 stop26h 00m
XiamenAir
Sun 3/155:45 pm
TAO
-
LAX
1 stop17h 15m
XiamenAir
Deal found 2/8$682
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 4/2611:55 pm
LAX
-
TAO
1 stop20h 55m
XiamenAir
Sat 5/307:15 pm
TAO
-
LAX
2 stops39h 45m
XiamenAir
Deal found 2/11$683
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 3/911:55 am
LAX
-
TAO
1 stop34h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 4/272:45 pm
TAO
-
LAX
1 stop22h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/10$692
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Tue 2/2411:25 am
SFO
-
TAO
1 stop33h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 3/32:30 pm
TAO
-
SFO
1 stop17h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/12$699
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Tue 4/2112:25 pm
LAX
-
TAO
1 stop34h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 4/292:45 pm
TAO
-
LAX
1 stop35h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/11$709
This Sichuan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Sichuan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1911:15 pm
LAX
-
TAO
1 stop30h 50m
Sichuan Airlines
Sat 5/210:10 pm
TAO
-
LAX
1 stop37h 20m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 2/11$712
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 5/61:00 pm
SFO
-
TAO
1 stop33h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 5/252:45 pm
TAO
-
SFO
1 stop22h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/10$728
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/1612:00 pm
SFO
-
TAO
1 stop31h 40m
China Eastern
Fri 2/274:05 pm
TAO
-
SFO
1 stop32h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 2/9$729

Find flight deals from USA to Qingdao

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to Qingdao flight deals. Data was last updated February 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$646
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$333
(Gurufare)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,236
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($326 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from USA 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 February 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Qingdao that are best for you.

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USA

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Qingdao

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

10:45 pm-12:30 am

1 stop33h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 3/12

5:45 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$672

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Mon 4/20

12:25 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop34h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 4/30

2:45 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$679

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Sun 3/8

11:45 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop26h 00m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 3/15

5:45 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$682

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

2:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$699

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Tue 3/31

11:15 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop22h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 4/28

2:00 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$712

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Tue 5/12

1:00 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop33h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 5/26

2:45 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$728

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Mon 4/27

11:50 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops30h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 5/7

6:35 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop40h 05m

$734

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

11:55 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 3/22

2:30 pm-10:45 am

1 stop35h 15m

$749

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

6:00 am-12:20 am

2 stops27h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 3/22

7:40 pm-10:00 am

1 stop29h 20m

$757

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Mon 3/2

10:25 pm-10:25 am

1 stop20h 00m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 3/17

8:55 am-7:00 pm

1 stop25h 05m

$777

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Qingdao (average of $573). Flying from USA to Qingdao in June is currently the most expensive (average of $861). 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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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 February 12, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from the United States to Qingdao, such as Korean Air, Cathay Pacific, and China Southern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,191 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,191 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,191 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,162 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,191 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
China Southern
7.3
Good
137 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,191 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
China Eastern
7.2
Good
192 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,191 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Air China
7.2
Good
139 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,191 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Qingdao from United States?

    Most people fly into Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO) if they book a flight to Qingdao from United States. Qingdao Jiaodong Intl is conveniently located just 25.7 mi from Qingdao’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from USA to Qingdao?

    Departing from USA to Qingdao will take you 22h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6286 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $303 on ANA. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Sichuan Airlines from $307 and Air China from $337 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to Qingdao?

    The most popular route from USA to Qingdao is New York John F Kennedy Intl - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl. You may also consider Los Angeles - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl or Newark - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from USA to Qingdao?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA 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 USA to Qingdao?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Qingdao (average of $573). Flying from USA to Qingdao in June is currently the most expensive (average of $861). 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 9 airlines flying from USA to Qingdao

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 February 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$577Average$1,050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China EasternCheapest$614Average$1,147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China SouthernCheapest$644Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
ANACheapest$645Average$1,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$670Average$784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
XiamenAirCheapest$671Average$762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Cathay PacificCheapest$672Average$1,412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Korean AirCheapest$704Average$1,162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,091Average$1,750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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