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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Qingdao from $427

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China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 4:25 pmSFO-TAO
37h 25m1 stop
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6:45 am - 9:05 amTAO-SFO
17h 20m1 stop
$784China Eastern
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Sat, Sep 20 - Sat, Oct 4
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 8:25 pmSFO-TAO
28h 50m2 stops
China Southern Logo
3:50 pm - 8:40 pmTAO-SFO
19h 50m1 stop
$806China Southern
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Mon, Jul 28 - Sat, Aug 16
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 8:45 pmSFO-TAO
29h 10m1 stop
China Southern Logo
8:15 pm - 8:30 pmTAO-SFO
39h 15m2 stops
$822China Southern
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Mon, Jul 14 - Sun, Aug 3
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 4:50 pmSFO-TAO
25h 15m1 stop
China Southern Logo
10:35 am - 8:30 pmTAO-SFO
24h 55m1 stop
$849China Southern
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Thu, Jul 17 - Thu, Aug 7
China Eastern Logo
12:30 pm - 8:20 amSFO-TAO
52h 50m2 stops
China Eastern Logo
6:45 am - 9:05 amTAO-SFO
17h 20m1 stop
$919China Eastern
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Sat, Sep 20 - Sat, Oct 4
Korean Air Logo
7:00 am - 8:40 amSFO-TAO
34h 40m2 stops
Korean Air Logo
9:45 am - 3:52 pmTAO-SFO
21h 07m2 stops
$1,000Korean Air
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Fri, Aug 15 - Fri, Aug 22
Korean Air Logo
7:00 am - 8:40 amSFO-TAO
34h 40m2 stops
Korean Air Logo
9:45 am - 11:00 amTAO-SFO
16h 15m1 stop
$1,002Korean Air
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Fri, Aug 15 - Fri, Aug 22
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 7:35 amSFO-TAO
53h 05m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 9:40 amTAO-SFO
39h 50m1 stop
$1,166Singapore Airlines
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Thu, Oct 9 - Thu, Oct 23
ANA Logo
1:20 am - 12:30 pmSFO-TAO
20h 10m1 stop
ANA Logo
1:30 pm - 9:43 pmTAO-SFO
23h 13m2 stops
$1,177ANA
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Wed, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 23
ANA Logo
1:20 am - 12:30 pmSFO-TAO
20h 10m1 stop
ANA Logo
1:30 pm - 4:30 pmTAO-SFO
18h 00m1 stop
$1,185ANA
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Wed, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 23

China Eastern flights from San Francisco to Qingdao

Our best China Eastern deals on San Francisco to Qingdao flight tickets
China Eastern
Sep 20
SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco
37h 25m
1 stop
TAO4:25 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Oct 4
TAO6:45 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl
17h 20m
1 stop
SFO9:05 amSan Francisco
China Eastern
Sep 20
SFO12:30 pmSan Francisco
52h 50m
2 stops
TAO8:20 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Oct 4
TAO6:45 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl
17h 20m
1 stop
SFO9:05 amSan Francisco
China Eastern
Jul 29
SFO8:55 amSan Francisco
39h 55m
2 stops
TAO3:50 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Oct 14
TAO6:45 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl
23h 24m
2 stops
SFO3:09 pmSan Francisco

China Southern flights from San Francisco to Qingdao

Our best China Southern deals on San Francisco to Qingdao flight tickets
China Southern
Jul 28
SFO12:35 amSan Francisco
28h 50m
2 stops
TAO8:25 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Aug 16
TAO3:50 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
19h 50m
1 stop
SFO8:40 pmSan Francisco
China Southern
Jul 14
SFO12:35 amSan Francisco
29h 10m
1 stop
TAO8:45 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Aug 3
TAO8:15 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
39h 15m
2 stops
SFO8:30 pmSan Francisco
China Southern
Jul 17
SFO12:35 amSan Francisco
25h 15m
1 stop
TAO4:50 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Aug 7
TAO10:35 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl
24h 55m
1 stop
SFO8:30 pmSan Francisco

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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 March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $948, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Qingdao in March, then you should wait until April to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $949.

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 $1,343. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around $1,668. 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 San Francisco in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $1,138 when looking at flights departing in the morning. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Qingdao is in the evening when prices are around $1,582.

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 $1,245 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 $945 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 44% 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 July 2025, prices for San Francisco to Qingdao flights are approximately 58% 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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Best Price Found

$427

Fastest flight time

16h 45m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Qingdao

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Qingdao from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $427. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Qingdao found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $784.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Qingdao takes 16h 45m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Qingdao. Popular non-direct route for this connection is San Francisco Airport - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport.
There is 1 airport near Qingdao: Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO)

  • 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 16h 45m.

  • 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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Rating
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China EasternPriceFrom $685Free CancellationRating
7.1
152 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $738Free CancellationRating
7.6
100 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $752Free CancellationRating
7.2
92 reviews
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Korean AirPriceFrom $881Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,101 reviews
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Asiana AirlinesPriceFrom $1,087Free CancellationRating
8.2
452 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $1,132Free CancellationRating
7.6
924 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $1,190Free CancellationRating
8.4
893 reviews
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