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

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

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 35% 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.

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 20h 40m on average. Another popular route from California to Qingdao is flying from San Francisco to Qingdao, which will take roughly 21h 10m. 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.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport?

As of February 2026, 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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10:55 am - 1:15 pm

LAX

TAO

34h 20m

1 stop

2:30 pm - 5:20 pm

TAO

LAX

17h 50m

1 stop

$629Cathay Pacific

Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11

11:55 am - 1:15 pm

LAX

TAO

34h 20m

1 stop

2:45 pm - 10:35 pm

TAO

LAX

22h 50m

1 stop

$657Cathay Pacific

Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Jun 3

11:50 pm - 11:40 am

LAX

TAO

20h 50m

1 stop

12:50 pm - 7:40 pm

TAO

LAX

21h 50m

1 stop

$661China Southern

Sun, Apr 26 - Sat, May 30

12:25 pm - 1:30 pm

LAX

TAO

34h 05m

1 stop

2:45 pm - 10:00 pm

TAO

LAX

22h 15m

1 stop

$677Cathay Pacific

Mon, Apr 27 - Sat, May 30

11:55 pm - 11:55 pm

LAX

TAO

33h 00m

1 stop

7:15 pm - 8:00 pm

TAO

LAX

39h 45m

2 stops

$683XiamenAir

Sun, Apr 26 - Sat, May 30

11:15 pm - 1:00 pm

LAX

TAO

22h 45m

1 stop

2:00 pm - 8:30 pm

TAO

LAX

21h 30m

1 stop

$692Sichuan Airlines

Tue, Mar 31 - Sun, Apr 5

12:35 am - 11:40 am

SFO

TAO

20h 05m

1 stop

8:10 am - 8:30 pm

TAO

SFO

27h 20m

2 stops

$703China Southern

Sat, Apr 25 - Mon, May 11

11:55 pm - 4:25 pm

LAX

TAO

25h 30m

1 stop

8:00 am - 8:00 pm

TAO

LAX

27h 00m

2 stops

$707XiamenAir

Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, May 26

8:55 am - 12:20 am

SFO

TAO

24h 25m

2 stops

9:00 pm - 10:00 am

TAO

SFO

28h 00m

1 stop

$757China Eastern

Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 22

12:00 pm - 12:20 am

SFO

TAO

20h 20m

1 stop

7:25 am - 10:00 am

TAO

SFO

17h 35m

1 stop

$795China Eastern

Thu, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 12

XiamenAir flights from California to Qingdao

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XiamenAir

Apr 26

LAX11:55 pmLos Angeles

20h 55m

1 stop

TAO11:50 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl

May 30

TAO7:15 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

39h 45m

2 stops

LAX8:00 pmLos Angeles

$658

XiamenAir

Apr 26

LAX11:55 pmLos Angeles

33h 00m

1 stop

TAO11:55 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

May 30

TAO7:15 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

39h 45m

2 stops

LAX8:00 pmLos Angeles

$683

XiamenAir

Mar 31

LAX11:55 pmLos Angeles

25h 30m

1 stop

TAO4:25 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

May 26

TAO8:00 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl

27h 00m

2 stops

LAX8:00 pmLos Angeles

$707

China Eastern flights from California to Qingdao

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China Eastern

Mar 9

SFO1:00 pmSan Francisco

20h 10m

1 stop

TAO12:10 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mar 16

TAO7:20 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl

17h 40m

1 stop

SFO10:00 amSan Francisco

$722

China Eastern

Mar 2

LAX11:30 amLos Angeles

32h 10m

1 stop

TAO11:40 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mar 17

TAO7:25 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl

17h 40m

1 stop

LAX10:05 amLos Angeles

$746

China Eastern

Mar 8

SFO6:00 amSan Francisco

27h 20m

2 stops

TAO12:20 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mar 22

TAO12:50 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

36h 10m

1 stop

SFO10:00 amSan Francisco

$757

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LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Wed 3/4

10:55 am-1:15 pm

1 stop34h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 3/11

2:30 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$629

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Wed 3/11

11:55 am-1:15 pm

1 stop34h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 6/3

2:45 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$657

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Sun 4/26

11:50 pm-11:40 am

1 stop20h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 5/30

12:50 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$661

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Mon 4/27

12:25 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop34h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 5/30

2:45 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$677

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Sun 4/26

11:55 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 5/30

7:15 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops39h 45m

$683

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Tue 3/31

11:15 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop22h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 4/5

2:00 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$692

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sat 4/25

12:35 am-11:40 am

1 stop20h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 5/11

8:10 am-8:30 pm

2 stops27h 20m

$703

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Tue 3/31

11:55 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop25h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 5/26

8:00 am-8:00 pm

2 stops27h 00m

$707

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

8:55 am-12:20 am

2 stops24h 25m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 3/22

9:00 pm-10:00 am

1 stop28h 00m

$757

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Thu 3/5

12:00 pm-12:20 am

1 stop20h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 3/12

7:25 am-10:00 am

1 stop17h 35m

$795

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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 March to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $706.

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 $887 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 $761 on momondo.

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As of February 2026, 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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Korean Air	PriceFrom $513	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,189 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
Air China	PriceFrom $577	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 138 reviews	Search Air China flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $614	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 192 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $632	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 137 reviews	Search China Southern flights
ANA	PriceFrom $645	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,089 reviews	Search ANA flights
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