Qingdao

$395+ 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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — TAO
Jun 2 — Jun 91
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Cheap flight deals from USA to Qingdao

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 May 3, 2026.

This Trip.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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/39:30 pm
LAX
-
TAO
2 stops44h 20m
Sichuan Airlines
Tue 11/2410:50 am
TAO
-
LAX
1 stop24h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 4/28$785
This CrystalTravel 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/311:30 am
LAX
-
TAO
1 stop20h 40m
China Eastern
Wed 11/257:20 am
TAO
-
LAX
1 stop17h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/28$795
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/310:45 pm
LAX
-
TAO
2 stops33h 10m
XiamenAir
Tue 11/248:05 am
TAO
-
LAX
2 stops26h 55m
XiamenAir
Deal found 4/28$827
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 11/810:50 pm
LAX
-
TAO
1 stop18h 55m
Korean Air
Thu 11/1210:55 am
TAO
-
LAX
2 stops26h 14m
Korean Air
Deal found 5/2$855
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Wed 9/3012:30 pm
LAX
-
TAO
1 stop33h 25m
China Eastern
Fri 10/96:35 am
TAO
-
LAX
1 stop18h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/2$857
This China Eastern 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 China Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/612:30 pm
LAX
-
TAO
1 stop33h 00m
China Eastern
Thu 9/106:45 am
TAO
-
LAX
1 stop18h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/28$859
This Justfly.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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/310:45 pm
LAX
-
TAO
1 stop21h 25m
XiamenAir
Wed 11/256:00 pm
TAO
-
LAX
2 stops41h 00m
XiamenAir
Deal found 4/28$864
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 China Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/811:30 am
LAX
-
TAO
1 stop39h 05m
China Eastern
Thu 11/1212:50 pm
TAO
-
LAX
1 stop36h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/30$874
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Mon 10/1212:25 am
LAX
-
TAO
1 stop22h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 1/132:30 pm
TAO
-
LAX
1 stop22h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 4/29$884
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/111:25 pm
LAX
-
TAO
1 stop20h 55m
Air China
Fri 5/811:30 am
TAO
-
LAX
1 stop23h 40m
Air China
Deal found 4/30$892
This Korean Air 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/911:40 am
SFO
-
TAO
1 stop30h 05m
Korean Air
Thu 11/1210:55 am
TAO
-
SFO
1 stop14h 35m
Korean Air
Deal found 4/28$906
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/111:25 pm
LAX
-
TAO
1 stop32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/87:55 am
TAO
-
LAX
1 stop27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$932

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 May 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$857
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$512
(FlightHub)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,201
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Qingdao Jiaodong Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for New York (NYC)-Qingdao Jiaodong Intl flights.
From USA to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
One-way flight from USA to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($211 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($62 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Qingdao that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Thu 5/14

7:05 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops33h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 6/4

11:30 am-9:06 am

2 stops36h 36m

$1,000

New YorkQingdao

JFK - TAO

JFKTAO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/31

1:20 pm-8:40 am

1 stop31h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 10/5

9:45 am-11:00 am

1 stop37h 15m

$1,106

New YorkQingdao

JFK - TAO

JFKTAO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/26

1:20 pm-8:40 am

1 stop31h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 10/6

9:45 am-11:00 am

1 stop37h 15m

$1,106

New YorkQingdao

JFK - TAO

JFKTAO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/24

1:10 pm-8:40 am

1 stop31h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 10/23

9:45 am-9:00 pm

1 stop23h 15m

$1,156

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Sun 5/10

11:15 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops26h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 5/15

2:10 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$1,304

New YorkQingdao

JFK - TAO

JFKTAO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/3

1:10 pm-8:40 am

1 stop31h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 9/19

2:55 pm-11:00 am

1 stop32h 05m

$1,306

New YorkQingdao

JFK - TAO

JFKTAO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/6

12:50 am-1:45 pm

1 stop24h 55m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 9/22

2:55 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$1,306

New YorkQingdao

LGA - TAO

LGATAO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 8/31

2:00 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops34h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 10/5

1:30 pm-1:49 pm

2 stops36h 19m

$1,352

New YorkQingdao

JFK - TAO

JFKTAO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/5

1:10 pm-8:40 am

1 stop31h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 9/21

2:55 pm-11:00 am

1 stop32h 05m

$1,356

New YorkQingdao

LGA - TAO

LGATAO

New York LaGuardia

Sun 8/30

6:05 am-12:30 pm

2 stops42h 25m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 9/14

1:30 pm-2:18 pm

2 stops36h 48m

$1,362

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

The best time to book flights from USA to Qingdao is 88 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Qingdao (average of $500). 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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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on Korean Air and Cathay Pacific

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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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 May 3, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from the United States to Qingdao, such as Korean Air,ANA, andCathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
8.3
Very good

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 31h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7039 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 $337 on Air China. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include ANA from $341 and China Eastern from $350 one-way.

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

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Qingdao (average of $500). 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 May 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$573Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China SouthernCheapest$644Average$1,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
ANACheapest$645Average$1,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
XiamenAirCheapest$664Average$761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$670Average$753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Cathay PacificCheapest$672Average$1,508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China EasternCheapest$682Average$1,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Korean AirCheapest$704Average$1,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,024Average$1,514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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