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China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 8:30 pm
SFO
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TAO
28h 55m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
12:50 pm - 8:30 pm
TAO
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SFO
22h 40m
2 stops
$703China Southern
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, May 7
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 8:25 pm
SFO
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TAO
28h 50m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
10:35 am - 8:30 pm
TAO
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SFO
24h 55m
1 stop
$717China Southern
Sat, Apr 18 - Thu, May 7
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 8:30 am
SFO
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TAO
29h 30m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
6:35 am - 9:05 am
TAO
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SFO
17h 30m
1 stop
$722China Eastern
Mon, Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 20
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 2:45 pm
SFO
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TAO
23h 10m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
6:35 pm - 8:30 pm
TAO
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SFO
40h 55m
2 stops
$736China Southern
Mon, Apr 13 - Wed, May 6
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 5:35 pm
SFO
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TAO
26h 00m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
5:10 pm - 8:30 pm
TAO
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SFO
42h 20m
3 stops
$746China Southern
Thu, Apr 16 - Wed, May 6
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 9:20 pm
SFO
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TAO
29h 45m
3 stops
China Southern Logo
12:50 pm - 8:30 pm
TAO
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SFO
22h 40m
2 stops
$753China Southern
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, May 7
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 2:45 pm
SFO
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TAO
23h 10m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
8:10 am - 8:30 pm
TAO
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SFO
27h 20m
2 stops
$755China Southern
Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, May 4
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 8:25 pm
SFO
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TAO
28h 50m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
5:10 pm - 8:30 pm
TAO
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SFO
42h 20m
3 stops
$759China Southern
Sat, Apr 18 - Sun, May 10
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
SFO
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TAO
37h 30m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
6:35 am - 9:05 am
TAO
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SFO
17h 30m
1 stop
$774China Eastern
Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, May 4
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 2:45 pm
SFO
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TAO
23h 10m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
5:10 pm - 8:30 pm
TAO
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SFO
66h 20m
3 stops
$778China Southern
Mon, Apr 13 - Sat, May 9

China Southern flights from San Francisco to Qingdao

Our best China Southern deals on San Francisco to Qingdao flight tickets
China Southern
Apr 16
SFO12:35 amSan Francisco
26h 00m
2 stops
TAO5:35 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
May 6
TAO8:15 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
39h 15m
2 stops
SFO8:30 pmSan Francisco
$703
China Southern
Apr 18
SFO12:35 amSan Francisco
20h 05m
1 stop
TAO11:40 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl
May 6
TAO10:00 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
37h 30m
1 stop
SFO8:30 pmSan Francisco
$717
China Southern
Apr 13
SFO12:35 amSan Francisco
23h 10m
2 stops
TAO2:45 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
May 6
TAO6:35 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
40h 55m
2 stops
SFO8:30 pmSan Francisco
$736

Cathay Pacific flights from San Francisco to Qingdao

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on San Francisco to Qingdao flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Feb 25
SFO11:25 amSan Francisco
33h 50m
1 stop
TAO1:15 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Mar 4
TAO2:30 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
22h 45m
1 stop
SFO9:15 pmSan Francisco
$830
Cathay Pacific
Apr 6
SFO1:00 pmSan Francisco
33h 30m
1 stop
TAO1:30 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Apr 21
TAO2:45 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
22h 55m
1 stop
SFO10:40 pmSan Francisco
$835
Cathay Pacific
Apr 7
SFO12:20 amSan Francisco
22h 10m
1 stop
TAO1:30 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Apr 22
TAO2:45 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
22h 55m
1 stop
SFO10:40 pmSan Francisco
$848

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Qingdao that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
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San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Thu 4/16

12:35 am-8:30 pm

1 stop28h 55m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 5/7

12:50 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$703

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

12:35 am-8:25 pm

1 stop28h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 5/7

10:35 am-8:30 pm

1 stop24h 55m

$717

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 4/6

12:00 pm-8:30 am

1 stop29h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 4/20

6:35 am-9:05 am

1 stop17h 30m

$722

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

12:35 am-2:45 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 5/6

6:35 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops40h 55m

$736

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Thu 4/16

12:35 am-5:35 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 5/6

5:10 pm-8:30 pm

3 stops42h 20m

$746

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Thu 4/16

12:35 am-9:20 pm

3 stops29h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 5/7

12:50 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$753

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

12:35 am-2:45 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 5/4

8:10 am-8:30 pm

2 stops27h 20m

$755

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

12:35 am-8:25 pm

1 stop28h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 5/10

5:10 pm-8:30 pm

3 stops42h 20m

$759

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

12:00 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop37h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 5/4

6:35 am-9:05 am

1 stop17h 30m

$774

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

12:35 am-2:45 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 5/9

5:10 pm-8:30 pm

3 stops66h 20m

$778

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Qingdao

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Qingdao?

The cheapest month to fly to Qingdao from San Francisco is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $674, 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 December to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $703.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Qingdao from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Qingdao for around $1,016 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Qingdao from San Francisco for as low as $726 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to Qingdao flights?

You could potentially save up to 47% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Qingdao flight.

How have San Francisco to Qingdao flight prices changed over time?

As of January 2026, prices for San Francisco to Qingdao flights are approximately 7% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Qingdao

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to Qingdao according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Fastest flight time

21h 30m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Qingdao takes 21h 30m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Qingdao. There are no popular flight routes from San Francisco to Qingdao.
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  • How far is San Francisco to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl by plane?

    Qingdao Jiaodong Intl is 5942.6 mi away from San Francisco. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 21h 30m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport?

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

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Qingdao?

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Qingdao

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Free Cancellation
Price
Korean AirPriceFrom $513Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,188 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $621Free CancellationRating
7.2
192 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $672Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,148 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $683Free CancellationRating
7.3
136 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $684Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,078 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $823Free CancellationRating
7.2
138 reviews
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Asiana AirlinesPriceFrom $1,091Free CancellationRating
8.1
501 reviews
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