What airlines fly to Qingdao?

Korean Air, Air China and XiamenAir are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Qingdao from California according to our data. Korean Air is the first choice among our users, with 39% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Qingdao. Keep in mind that there are 9 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?

China Eastern, ANA, and Cathay Pacific are the most popular carriers operating from California to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

How long does it take to fly to Qingdao?

Flight times from California to Qingdao vary, but if you’re flying out of San Francisco and flying into Qingdao (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 17h 20m on average. Another popular route from California to Qingdao is flying from Los Angeles to Qingdao, which will take roughly 21h 15m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from California to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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As of December 2025, there are 9 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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3:45 pm - 12:35 pm

LAX

TAO

28h 50m1 stop

1:35 pm - 5:50 pm

TAO

LAX

20h 15m1 stop

$661ANA

mar., ene. 20 - mar., ene. 27

4:15 pm - 12:35 pm

LAX

TAO

28h 20m2 stops

1:35 pm - 5:50 pm

TAO

LAX

20h 15m1 stop

$672ANA

mar., ene. 20 - mar., ene. 27

12:35 am - 8:30 pm

SFO

TAO

28h 55m1 stop

12:50 pm - 8:30 pm

TAO

SFO

22h 40m2 stops

$689China Southern

lun., mar. 30 - jue., abr. 16

11:30 am - 12:10 am

LAX

TAO

20h 40m1 stop

9:05 pm - 9:05 am

TAO

LAX

28h 00m1 stop

$691China Eastern

vie., ene. 16 - dom., feb. 1

11:35 pm - 6:20 pm

SFO

TAO

26h 45m1 stop

10:50 am - 7:40 pm

TAO

SFO

24h 50m1 stop

$695China Southern

lun., ene. 19 - jue., ene. 22

12:30 pm - 5:35 pm

LAX

TAO

38h 05m1 stop

9:00 pm - 10:05 am

TAO

LAX

28h 05m1 stop

$705China Eastern

dom., mar. 22 - dom., abr. 5

9:40 pm - 12:35 pm

LAX

TAO

22h 55m2 stops

1:35 pm - 8:11 pm

TAO

LAX

22h 36m2 stops

$711Multiple Airlines

mar., ene. 20 - mar., ene. 27

6:20 am - 1:40 pm

SAN

TAO

39h 20m2 stops

10:55 am - 2:43 pm

TAO

SAN

18h 48m2 stops

$921Korean Air

jue., mar. 5 - lun., mar. 9

6:15 am - 9:45 am

SJC

TAO

35h 30m2 stops

10:55 am - 2:42 pm

TAO

SJC

19h 47m2 stops

$947Korean Air

mié., feb. 4 - mié., feb. 11

12:45 pm - 1:40 pm

SAN

TAO

33h 55m2 stops

1:30 pm - 11:47 am

TAO

SAN

37h 17m3 stops

$1,644Multiple Airlines

vie., mar. 20 - sáb., abr. 4

ANA flights from California to Qingdao

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ANA

Jan 20

LAX3:45 pmLos Angeles

28h 50m

1 stop

TAO12:35 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

Jan 27

TAO1:35 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

20h 15m

1 stop

LAX5:50 pmLos Angeles

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Jan 20

LAX4:15 pmLos Angeles

28h 20m

2 stops

TAO12:35 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

Jan 27

TAO1:35 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

20h 15m

1 stop

LAX5:50 pmLos Angeles

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Feb 3

LAX3:45 pmLos Angeles

28h 50m

1 stop

TAO12:35 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

Feb 24

TAO1:35 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

16h 30m

1 stop

LAX2:05 pmLos Angeles

$674

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Mar 30

SFO12:35 amSan Francisco

28h 55m

1 stop

TAO8:30 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

Apr 16

TAO12:50 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

22h 40m

2 stops

SFO8:30 pmSan Francisco

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Jan 19

SFO11:35 pmSan Francisco

26h 45m

1 stop

TAO6:20 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

Jan 22

TAO10:50 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl

24h 50m

1 stop

SFO7:40 pmSan Francisco

$695

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Mar 2

SFO11:35 pmSan Francisco

26h 45m

1 stop

TAO6:20 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mar 11

TAO8:40 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

39h 00m

2 stops

SFO8:40 pmSan Francisco

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LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

mar. 1/20

3:45 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop28h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

mar. 1/27

1:35 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$661

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

mar. 1/20

4:15 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

mar. 1/27

1:35 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$672

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

lun. 3/30

12:35 am-8:30 pm

1 stop28h 55m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

jue. 4/16

12:50 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$689

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

vie. 1/16

11:30 am-12:10 am

1 stop20h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

dom. 2/1

9:05 pm-9:05 am

1 stop28h 00m

$691

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

lun. 1/19

11:35 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop26h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

jue. 1/22

10:50 am-7:40 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$695

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

dom. 3/22

12:30 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop38h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

dom. 4/5

9:00 pm-10:05 am

1 stop28h 05m

$705

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

mar. 1/20

9:40 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

mar. 1/27

1:35 pm-8:11 pm

2 stops22h 36m

$711

San DiegoQingdao

SAN - TAO

SANTAO

San Diego

jue. 3/5

6:20 am-1:40 pm

2 stops39h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

lun. 3/9

10:55 am-2:43 pm

2 stops18h 48m

$921

San JoseQingdao

SJC - TAO

SJCTAO

San Jose

mié. 2/4

6:15 am-9:45 am

2 stops35h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

mié. 2/11

10:55 am-2:42 pm

2 stops19h 47m

$947

San DiegoQingdao

SAN - TAO

SANTAO

San Diego

vie. 3/20

12:45 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops33h 55m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

sáb. 4/4

1:30 pm-11:47 am

3 stops37h 17m

$1,644

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Qingdao?

The cheapest month to fly to Qingdao from California is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $642, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Qingdao in September, then you should wait until October to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $742.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Qingdao?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Qingdao. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,161. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Thursday because tickets tend to average around $1,566. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Qingdao.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Qingdao?

Flying to Qingdao from California at noon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $1,141 when looking at flights departing at noon. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Qingdao is in the morning when prices are around $1,464.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Qingdao from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Qingdao for around $907 when searching weeks 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 $818 on momondo.

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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 $577	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 132 reviews	Search Air China flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $614	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 179 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $645	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 123 reviews	Search China Southern flights
XiamenAir	PriceFrom $669	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 41 reviews	Search XiamenAir flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $670	Free Cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $672	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,103 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
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