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$387+ Cheap flights from Qingdao (TAO) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 11/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TAO — SFO
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Qingdao to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Qingdao to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 29, 2025.

This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/32:30 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop35h 15mCathay Pacific
Mon 1/269:45 pmSFO - TAO
1 stop23h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/28$636
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/38:40 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop39h 00mChina Southern
Mon 1/2611:35 pmSFO - TAO
2 stops32h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 10/27$704
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Wed 11/52:55 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop34h 35mKorean Air
Wed 2/1111:40 amSFO - TAO
1 stop34h 00mKorean Air
Deal found 10/28$705
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Wed 11/510:55 amTAO - SFO
1 stop14h 35mKorean Air
Wed 2/1811:40 amSFO - TAO
1 stop30h 05mKorean Air
Deal found 10/29$706
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Wed 11/57:40 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/117:30 amSFO - TAO
2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$743
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 12/248:40 pmTAO - SFO
2 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/79:45 pmSFO - TAO
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$817
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Wed 11/59:00 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop28h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 2/186:00 amSFO - TAO
2 stops26h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/29$837
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 12/238:55 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop28h 35mAir China
Fri 1/25:30 pmSFO - TAO
2 stops24h 55mAir China
Deal found 10/27$852

Cheap flight deals from Qingdao to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Qingdao (TAO) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$704
(Korean Air)

One-way from

$387
(Cathay Pacific)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Qingdao to San Francisco 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 October 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Qingdao to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Qingdao

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

QingdaoSan Francisco

TAO - SFO

TAOSFO

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 12/23

10:55 am-9:30 am

1 stop14h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 1/2

11:40 am-9:45 am

1 stop30h 05m

$704

QingdaoSan Francisco

TAO - SFO

TAOSFO

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 12/24

10:55 am-9:30 am

1 stop14h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 1/7

11:40 am-9:45 am

1 stop30h 05m

$704

QingdaoSan Francisco

TAO - SFO

TAOSFO

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 12/24

8:40 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops39h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 1/7

9:45 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$817

QingdaoSan Francisco

TAO - SFO

TAOSFO

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 1/16

2:55 pm-9:30 am

1 stop34h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 5/13

12:40 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop34h 05m

$834

QingdaoSan Francisco

TAO - SFO

TAOSFO

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 2/19

10:55 am-9:30 am

1 stop14h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

11:40 am-1:40 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$850

QingdaoSan Francisco

TAO - SFO

TAOSFO

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 12/23

8:55 pm-9:30 am

1 stop28h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 1/2

5:30 pm-10:25 am

2 stops24h 55m

$852

QingdaoSan Francisco

TAO - SFO

TAOSFO

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 2/8

8:40 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops39h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 2/26

11:35 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops26h 10m

$1,007

QingdaoSan Francisco

TAO - SFO

TAOSFO

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 11/14

2:30 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop22h 45m

$387

QingdaoSan Francisco

TAO - SFO

TAOSFO

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 11/14

11:10 pm-9:30 am

3 stops50h 20m

$411

QingdaoSan Francisco

TAO - SFO

TAOSFO

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 2/8

5:15 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops42h 25m

$477

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Deals found on 10/27

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Compare providers for flights from Qingdao to San Francisco

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 Qingdao to San Francisco in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Qingdao-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Qingdao-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Qingdao-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Qingdao-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Qingdao-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights Insights

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TAO to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Qingdao to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 29, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Qingdao to San Francisco in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 17% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated October 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Korean Air, Cathay Pacific, and China Southern from Qingdao to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,155 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

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
1,155 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,155 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

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
1,043 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,155 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

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
7.4
Good
117 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,155 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

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 Qingdao to San Francisco. 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 Qingdao to San Francisco?

    Airlines like Korean Air fly from Qingdao to San Francisco in about 14h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Qingdao and San Francisco is about 5949 mi.

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

    Currently priced at $784, Korean Air will fly you from Qingdao to San Francisco and back. In addition to Korean Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from China Southern and Cathay Pacific - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $810 and $900, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Qingdao to San Francisco?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Qingdao to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Qingdao to San Francisco

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Qingdao to San Francisco. 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 October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Korean AirCheapest$784Average$791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
China SouthernCheapest$810Average$899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Cathay PacificCheapest$900Average$948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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