How long does it take to fly to Qingdao?

Flight times from California to Qingdao vary, but if you’re flying out of Los Angeles and flying into Qingdao (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 17h 50m on average. Another popular route from California to Qingdao is flying from San Jose to Qingdao, which will take roughly 24h 05m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What airlines fly to Qingdao?

Cathay Pacific, Korean Air and XiamenAir are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Qingdao from California according to our data. Cathay Pacific is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Qingdao. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Qingdao on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl?

Korean Air, China Eastern, and China Southern are the most popular carriers operating from California to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

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As of June 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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11:50 pm - 1:40 pm

LAX

TAO

22h 50m

1 stop

10:55 am - 8:30 am

TAO

LAX

13h 35m

1 stop

$727Korean Air

Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 17

10:45 pm - 10:00 am

LAX

TAO

43h 15m

2 stops

5:40 pm - 7:00 pm

TAO

LAX

17h 20m

1 stop

$799XiamenAir

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17

12:20 am - 1:30 pm

SFO

TAO

22h 10m

1 stop

2:45 pm - 10:40 pm

TAO

SFO

22h 55m

1 stop

$805Cathay Pacific

Tue, Sep 29 - Sun, Oct 11

12:35 am - 2:45 pm

SFO

TAO

23h 10m

2 stops

11:35 am - 8:40 pm

TAO

SFO

24h 05m

2 stops

$806China Southern

Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Oct 22

12:20 am - 1:30 pm

SFO

TAO

22h 10m

1 stop

2:45 pm - 10:40 pm

TAO

SFO

22h 55m

1 stop

$807Cathay Pacific

Tue, Sep 29 - Sun, Oct 11

12:35 am - 11:35 pm

SFO

TAO

32h 00m

1 stop

5:50 pm - 8:40 pm

TAO

SFO

17h 50m

1 stop

$811China Southern

Tue, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 12

11:30 am - 6:35 pm

LAX

TAO

39h 05m

1 stop

7:40 pm - 9:05 am

TAO

LAX

29h 25m

1 stop

$823China Eastern

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 18

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

SFO

TAO

33h 30m

1 stop

6:45 am - 9:05 am

TAO

SFO

17h 20m

1 stop

$842China Eastern

Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Oct 22

7:30 am - 12:30 pm

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TAO

38h 00m

2 stops

1:35 pm - 2:02 pm

TAO

SNA

40h 27m

2 stops

$1,735ANA

Mon, Oct 19 - Tue, Nov 10

7:15 am - 12:30 pm

SNA

TAO

38h 15m

2 stops

1:30 pm - 1:57 pm

TAO

SNA

39h 27m

2 stops

$1,757ANA

Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 21

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XiamenAir flights from California to Qingdao

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XiamenAir

Nov 3

LAX10:45 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

43h 15m

2 stops

TAO10:00 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl

Nov 17

TAO5:40 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

17h 20m

1 stop

LAX7:00 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$799

XiamenAir

Jul 21

LAX11:55 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

21h 10m

1 stop

TAO12:05 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

Oct 15

TAO7:55 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl

27h 05m

2 stops

LAX8:00 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$841

XiamenAir

Jul 21

LAX11:55 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

21h 10m

1 stop

TAO12:05 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

Oct 13

TAO5:45 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

17h 15m

1 stop

LAX8:00 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$857

China Eastern flights from California to Qingdao

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China Eastern

Nov 2

LAX11:30 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

39h 05m

1 stop

TAO6:35 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

Nov 18

TAO7:40 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

29h 25m

1 stop

LAX9:05 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

$823

China Eastern

Sep 17

SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco

33h 30m

1 stop

TAO12:30 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

Oct 22

TAO6:45 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl

17h 20m

1 stop

SFO9:05 amSan Francisco

$842

China Eastern

Sep 17

SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco

33h 30m

1 stop

TAO12:30 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

Oct 23

TAO5:30 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

30h 35m

1 stop

SFO9:05 amSan Francisco

$861

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LAX - TAO

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Sat 10/31

11:50 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop22h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 11/17

10:55 am-8:30 am

1 stop13h 35m

$727

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LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 11/3

10:45 pm-10:00 am

2 stops43h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 11/17

5:40 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$799

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SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Tue 9/29

12:20 am-1:30 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 10/11

2:45 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$805

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Thu 9/17

12:35 am-2:45 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 10/22

11:35 am-8:40 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$806

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SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Tue 9/29

12:20 am-1:30 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 10/11

2:45 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$807

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Tue 9/29

12:35 am-11:35 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 10/12

5:50 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$811

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 11/2

11:30 am-6:35 pm

1 stop39h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 11/18

7:40 pm-9:05 am

1 stop29h 25m

$823

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SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Thu 9/17

12:00 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop33h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 10/22

6:45 am-9:05 am

1 stop17h 20m

$842

Santa AnaQingdao

SNA - TAO

SNATAO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 10/19

7:30 am-12:30 pm

2 stops38h 00m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 11/10

1:35 pm-2:02 pm

2 stops40h 27m

$1,735

Santa AnaQingdao

SNA - TAO

SNATAO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/12

7:15 am-12:30 pm

2 stops38h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 9/21

1:30 pm-1:57 pm

2 stops39h 27m

$1,757

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Qingdao?

The cheapest month to fly to Qingdao from California is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $500, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Qingdao in March, then you should wait until September to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $573.

How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Qingdao?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Qingdao from California when booking week ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Qingdao for around $901 when searching week out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Qingdao from California for as low as $734 on momondo.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport?
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As of June 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Air China	PriceFrom $573	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 155 reviews	Search Air China flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $644	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 154 reviews	Search China Southern flights
ANA	PriceFrom $645	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,252 reviews	Search ANA flights
XiamenAir	PriceFrom $669	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 46 reviews	Search XiamenAir flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $670	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 34 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $674	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,394 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
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Korean Air	PriceFrom $704	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,218 reviews	Search Korean Air flights

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