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.

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

China Eastern and Cathay Pacific are the most popular carriers operating from Los Angeles Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles according to our data. Korean Air is the first choice among our users, with 38% 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.

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 offers the lowest fares from Los Angeles to Qingdao?

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

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.

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

Prices for flights from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport?

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

How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles 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 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 $1,473 to $1,047. The lowest price recently found on this route was $727.

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10:50 am - 1:40 pm

LAX

TAO

34h 50m

1 stop

10:55 am - 1:40 pm

TAO

LAX

18h 45m

1 stop

$727Korean Air

Sun, Nov 15 - Fri, Dec 11

7:15 pm - 9:45 am

LAX

TAO

46h 30m

2 stops

2:55 pm - 8:30 am

TAO

LAX

33h 35m

1 stop

$744Korean Air

Sat, Nov 21 - Mon, Dec 14

10:45 pm - 12:15 am

LAX

TAO

33h 30m

1 stop

1:10 pm - 7:00 pm

TAO

LAX

21h 50m

1 stop

$781XiamenAir

Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Dec 13

10:45 pm - 12:10 pm

LAX

TAO

21h 25m

1 stop

8:45 am - 7:00 pm

TAO

LAX

26h 15m

2 stops

$808XiamenAir

Tue, Nov 17 - Sun, Dec 13

12:25 am - 1:30 pm

LAX

TAO

22h 05m

1 stop

2:30 pm - 4:20 pm

TAO

LAX

17h 50m

1 stop

$816Cathay Pacific

Wed, Sep 16 - Thu, Nov 26

12:40 pm - 1:45 pm

LAX

TAO

34h 05m

1 stop

9:45 am - 9:40 am

TAO

LAX

14h 55m

1 stop

$817Korean Air

Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 22

10:45 pm - 4:35 pm

LAX

TAO

25h 50m

1 stop

1:10 pm - 7:00 pm

TAO

LAX

21h 50m

1 stop

$822XiamenAir

Thu, Nov 19 - Tue, Dec 15

5:35 pm - 9:45 am

LAX

TAO

48h 10m

2 stops

10:55 am - 8:30 am

TAO

LAX

13h 35m

1 stop

$834Korean Air

Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Dec 24

11:55 pm - 11:55 pm

LAX

TAO

33h 00m

1 stop

1:10 pm - 8:00 pm

TAO

LAX

21h 50m

1 stop

$859XiamenAir

Tue, Jul 21 - Thu, Oct 8

11:50 pm - 11:40 am

LAX

TAO

20h 50m

1 stop

5:05 pm - 8:00 pm

TAO

LAX

17h 55m

1 stop

$861China Southern

Mon, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 18

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Korean Air

Nov 15

LAX10:50 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

30h 55m

1 stop

TAO9:45 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl

Dec 8

TAO10:55 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl

18h 45m

1 stop

LAX1:40 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$727

Korean Air

Nov 21

LAX7:15 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

46h 30m

2 stops

TAO9:45 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl

Dec 12

TAO10:55 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl

13h 35m

1 stop

LAX8:30 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

$744

Korean Air

Oct 19

LAX12:40 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

34h 05m

1 stop

TAO1:45 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

Oct 22

TAO9:45 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl

14h 55m

1 stop

LAX9:40 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

$817

XiamenAir flights from Los Angeles to Qingdao

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XiamenAir

Nov 19

LAX10:45 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

33h 30m

1 stop

TAO12:15 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl

Dec 13

TAO1:10 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

21h 50m

1 stop

LAX7:00 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$781

XiamenAir

Nov 17

LAX10:45 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

21h 25m

1 stop

TAO12:10 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

Dec 13

TAO8:45 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl

26h 15m

2 stops

LAX7:00 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$808

XiamenAir

Nov 19

LAX10:45 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

25h 50m

1 stop

TAO4:35 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

Dec 15

TAO1:10 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

21h 50m

1 stop

LAX7:00 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$822

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LAX - TAO

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Sun 11/15

10:50 am-1:40 pm

1 stop34h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 12/11

10:55 am-1:40 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$727

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LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 11/21

7:15 pm-9:45 am

2 stops46h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 12/14

2:55 pm-8:30 am

1 stop33h 35m

$744

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 11/19

10:45 pm-12:15 am

1 stop33h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 12/13

1:10 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$781

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 11/17

10:45 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 12/13

8:45 am-7:00 pm

2 stops26h 15m

$808

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 9/16

12:25 am-1:30 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 11/26

2:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$816

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 10/19

12:40 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop34h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 10/22

9:45 am-9:40 am

1 stop14h 55m

$817

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 11/19

10:45 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop25h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 12/15

1:10 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$822

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 11/23

5:35 pm-9:45 am

2 stops48h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 12/24

10:55 am-8:30 am

1 stop13h 35m

$834

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 7/21

11:55 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 10/8

1:10 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$859

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Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 9/14

11:50 pm-11:40 am

1 stop20h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 9/18

5:05 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$861

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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 $710.

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 $890 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 $765 on momondo.

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

As of June 2026, prices for Los Angeles to Qingdao flights are approximately 43% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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How far is Los Angeles Los Angeles to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl by plane?
A flight from Los Angeles Los Angeles to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl will travel around 6287.0 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 20h 20m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport?
As of June 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles 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 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 (28% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Air China (15%), XiamenAir (15%), and Cathay Pacific (15%).

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Air China	PriceFrom $573	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 154 reviews	Search Air China flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $644	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 153 reviews	Search China Southern flights
ANA	PriceFrom $645	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,220 reviews	Search ANA flights
XiamenAir	PriceFrom $664	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 46 reviews	Search XiamenAir flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $670	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 33 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $682	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 222 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $704	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,217 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $755	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,357 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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