Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Los Angeles to Qingdao?

Flights connecting via Tokyo (HND) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 20h 30m.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Los Angeles to Qingdao?

Flights via Shanghai (PVG) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $894.

What airlines fly to Qingdao?

Korean Air, XiamenAir and Cathay Pacific are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Qingdao from Los Angeles according to our data. Korean Air is the first choice among our users, with 41% 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 Los Angeles Los Angeles to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl?

Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, and XiamenAir are the most popular carriers operating from Los Angeles Los Angeles to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Los Angeles and Qingdao?

Incheon (ICN) was the most common stop: 39% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Los Angeles to Qingdao?

Guangzhou (CAN) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 2h 10m.

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

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

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

As of July 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Los Angeles Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Los Angeles and Qingdao?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $905 to $1,325. The lowest price recently found on this route was $728.

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9:30 pm - 9:50 am

LAX

TAO

44h 20m

2 stops

10:50 am - 7:30 pm

TAO

LAX

24h 40m

1 stop

$728Sichuan Airlines

Fri, Nov 27 - Sun, Dec 6

1:00 pm - 8:40 am

LAX

TAO

28h 40m

1 stop

2:55 pm - 10:10 am

TAO

LAX

34h 15m

1 stop

$730Korean Air

Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26

1:00 pm - 8:40 am

LAX

TAO

28h 40m

1 stop

2:55 pm - 10:10 am

TAO

LAX

34h 15m

1 stop

$741Korean Air

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25

11:50 pm - 8:40 am

LAX

TAO

17h 50m

1 stop

9:45 am - 2:50 pm

TAO

LAX

20h 05m

1 stop

$758Korean Air

Mon, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 10

11:50 pm - 1:45 pm

LAX

TAO

22h 55m

1 stop

10:55 am - 9:30 am

TAO

LAX

13h 35m

1 stop

$759Korean Air

Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 30

11:15 pm - 9:05 pm

LAX

TAO

30h 50m

1 stop

2:10 pm - 8:30 pm

TAO

LAX

21h 20m

1 stop

$781Sichuan Airlines

Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Oct 13

12:25 pm - 1:30 pm

LAX

TAO

34h 05m

1 stop

2:45 pm - 10:00 pm

TAO

LAX

22h 15m

1 stop

$801Cathay Pacific

Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 21

11:55 pm - 4:45 pm

LAX

TAO

25h 50m

1 stop

5:45 pm - 8:00 pm

TAO

LAX

17h 15m

1 stop

$807XiamenAir

Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Oct 13

12:25 pm - 1:30 pm

LAX

TAO

34h 05m

1 stop

2:30 pm - 5:20 pm

TAO

LAX

17h 50m

1 stop

$810Cathay Pacific

Mon, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 28

11:55 pm - 12:05 am

LAX

TAO

33h 10m

2 stops

1:10 pm - 8:00 pm

TAO

LAX

21h 50m

1 stop

$817XiamenAir

Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Oct 18

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XiamenAir

Jul 21

LAX11:55 pmLos Angeles

25h 50m

1 stop

TAO4:45 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

Oct 13

TAO5:45 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

17h 15m

1 stop

LAX8:00 pmLos Angeles

$807

XiamenAir

Sep 10

LAX11:55 pmLos Angeles

33h 10m

2 stops

TAO12:05 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl

Oct 18

TAO1:10 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

21h 50m

1 stop

LAX8:00 pmLos Angeles

$817

XiamenAir

Jul 21

LAX11:55 pmLos Angeles

33h 10m

2 stops

TAO12:05 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl

Oct 13

TAO5:45 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

17h 15m

1 stop

LAX8:00 pmLos Angeles

$858

China Southern flights from Los Angeles to Qingdao

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China Southern

Sep 26

LAX11:50 pmLos Angeles

30h 30m

2 stops

TAO9:20 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

Oct 25

TAO3:05 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

19h 25m

1 stop

LAX7:30 pmLos Angeles

$853

China Southern

Aug 24

LAX11:50 pmLos Angeles

29h 40m

2 stops

TAO8:30 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

Nov 2

TAO3:05 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

19h 25m

1 stop

LAX6:30 pmLos Angeles

$857

China Southern

Sep 21

LAX11:50 pmLos Angeles

26h 00m

2 stops

TAO4:50 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

Oct 13

TAO6:45 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

40h 15m

1 stop

LAX8:00 pmLos Angeles

$879

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LAX - TAO

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Fri 11/27

9:30 pm-9:50 am

2 stops44h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 12/6

10:50 am-7:30 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$728

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LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Wed 8/19

1:00 pm-8:40 am

1 stop28h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 8/26

2:55 pm-10:10 am

1 stop34h 15m

$730

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LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Tue 8/18

1:00 pm-8:40 am

1 stop28h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 8/25

2:55 pm-10:10 am

1 stop34h 15m

$741

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LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Mon 9/7

11:50 pm-8:40 am

1 stop17h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 9/10

9:45 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$758

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LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Tue 10/13

11:50 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop22h 55m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 10/30

10:55 am-9:30 am

1 stop13h 35m

$759

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Tue 7/21

11:15 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 10/13

2:10 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$781

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Wed 10/7

12:25 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop34h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 10/21

2:45 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$801

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Tue 7/21

11:55 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop25h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 10/13

5:45 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$807

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Mon 10/12

12:25 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop34h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 10/28

2:30 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$810

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Thu 9/10

11:55 pm-12:05 am

2 stops33h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 10/18

1:10 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$817

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Los Angeles and Qingdao?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Qingdao?

The cheapest month to fly to Qingdao from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $703.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Qingdao from Los Angeles when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Qingdao for around $905 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Qingdao from Los Angeles for as low as $733 on momondo.

How have Los Angeles to Qingdao flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2026, prices for Los Angeles to Qingdao flights are approximately 28% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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How far is Los Angeles to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl by plane?
A flight from Los Angeles to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl will travel around 6287.0 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 17h 50m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport?
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As of July 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Los Angeles Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Los Angeles to Qingdao?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Los Angeles to Qingdao is Korean Air (29% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are XiamenAir (16%), Cathay Pacific (16%), and Air China (11%).

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Air China	PriceFrom $573	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 158 reviews	Search Air China flights
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ANA	PriceFrom $645	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,266 reviews	Search ANA flights
XiamenAir	PriceFrom $669	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 46 reviews	Search XiamenAir flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $682	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 226 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $704	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,221 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
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Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $766	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,404 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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