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$488+ Cheap flights from Qingdao (TAO) to San Francisco (SFO)

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TAO — SFO
Jul 16 — Jul 231
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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 June 16, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 10/214:50 pm
TAO
-
SFO
1 stop31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/138:00 am
SFO
-
TAO
2 stops24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$852
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Thu 10/226:45 am
TAO
-
SFO
1 stop17h 20m
China Eastern
Mon 10/261:00 pm
SFO
-
TAO
1 stop20h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 6/14$914
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/212:45 pm
TAO
-
SFO
1 stop35h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 1/1311:25 am
SFO
-
TAO
1 stop33h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 6/11$932
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/192:45 pm
TAO
-
SFO
1 stop22h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 1/1610:55 pm
SFO
-
TAO
1 stop22h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 6/11$933
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/29:45 am
TAO
-
SFO
1 stop16h 15m
Korean Air
Tue 7/71:10 pm
SFO
-
TAO
1 stop33h 35m
Korean Air
Deal found 6/11$942
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/229:45 am
TAO
-
SFO
1 stop15h 55m
Korean Air
Wed 1/1311:40 am
SFO
-
TAO
1 stop30h 05m
Korean Air
Deal found 6/11$961
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/229:45 am
TAO
-
SFO
1 stop15h 55m
Korean Air
Mon 10/2612:40 pm
SFO
-
TAO
1 stop34h 00m
Korean Air
Deal found 6/11$962
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Thu 9/102:55 pm
TAO
-
SFO
1 stop34h 45m
Korean Air
Sun 9/1312:50 pm
SFO
-
TAO
1 stop28h 50m
Korean Air
Deal found 6/15$964
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 China Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/196:35 am
TAO
-
SFO
1 stop17h 30m
China Eastern
Wed 1/137:00 am
SFO
-
TAO
2 stops43h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 6/11$1,013

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$852
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$488
(FlightHub)
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One-way flight from Qingdao Jiaodong Intl to San Francisco

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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 June 16, 2026.
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Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

QingdaoSan Francisco

TAO - SFO

TAOSFO

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 10/22

6:45 am-9:05 am

1 stop17h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 10/26

1:00 pm-12:10 am

1 stop20h 10m

$914

QingdaoSan Francisco

TAO - SFO

TAOSFO

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 10/20

2:45 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop22h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 1/16

10:55 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$933

QingdaoSan Francisco

TAO - SFO

TAOSFO

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 10/22

9:45 am-10:40 am

1 stop15h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 1/15

11:40 am-1:40 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$961

QingdaoSan Francisco

TAO - SFO

TAOSFO

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 10/22

9:45 am-10:40 am

1 stop15h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 10/26

12:40 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$962

QingdaoSan Francisco

TAO - SFO

TAOSFO

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 9/10

2:55 pm-10:40 am

1 stop34h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 9/13

12:50 pm-8:40 am

1 stop28h 50m

$964

QingdaoSan Francisco

TAO - SFO

TAOSFO

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 7/2

9:45 am-11:00 am

1 stop16h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 8/16

1:10 pm-8:40 am

1 stop28h 30m

$1,027

QingdaoSan Francisco

TAO - SFO

TAOSFO

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 9/10

6:45 am-9:05 am

1 stop17h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 9/13

8:55 am-5:20 pm

2 stops41h 25m

$1,105

QingdaoSan Francisco

TAO - SFO

TAOSFO

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 7/7

9:45 am-11:00 am

1 stop16h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 7/13

1:10 pm-8:40 am

1 stop28h 30m

$1,112
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

QingdaoSan Francisco

TAO - SFO

TAOSFO

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 10/22

6:45 am-9:05 am

1 stop17h 20m

$488

QingdaoSan Francisco

TAO - SFO

TAOSFO

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 10/19

6:35 am-9:05 am

1 stop17h 30m

$499

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Deals found on 6/11

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  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Qingdao-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Qingdao-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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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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 June 16, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with 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.

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕

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 China Eastern, Cathay Pacific, and Korean Air fly from Qingdao to San Francisco in about 15h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h. The distance between Qingdao and San Francisco is about 5949 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at $900, Cathay Pacific will fly you from Qingdao to San Francisco and back. In addition to Cathay Pacific, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on China Southern for as low as $1,116.

  • 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 2 airlines flying from Qingdao to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$900Average$948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China SouthernCheapest$1,116Average$1,229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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