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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Qingdao from $616

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Multiple Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 10:30 am
SFO
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TAO
34h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:05 pm - 8:40 pm
TAO
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SFO
42h 35m
2 stops
$833Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 27 - Wed, Oct 14
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 3:50 pm
SFO
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TAO
36h 50m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
9:00 pm - 9:05 am
TAO
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SFO
27h 05m
1 stop
$836China Eastern
Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Oct 14
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 3:50 pm
SFO
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TAO
36h 50m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
9:00 pm - 9:05 am
TAO
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SFO
27h 05m
1 stop
$855China Eastern
Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Oct 14
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3:38 pm - 11:50 pm
SFO
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TAO
41h 12m
2 stops
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6:45 am - 9:05 am
TAO
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SFO
17h 20m
1 stop
$860Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Thu, Oct 15
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11:55 pm - 1:15 pm
SFO
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TAO
22h 20m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:30 pm - 9:45 am
TAO
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SFO
35h 15m
1 stop
$904Cathay Pacific
Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4
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12:50 pm - 8:40 am
SFO
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TAO
28h 50m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
2:55 pm - 10:40 am
TAO
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SFO
34h 45m
1 stop
$906Korean Air
Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Oct 17
China Eastern Logo
8:55 am - 11:50 pm
SFO
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TAO
23h 55m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
6:45 am - 9:05 am
TAO
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SFO
17h 20m
1 stop
$924China Eastern
Sun, Sep 27 - Thu, Oct 15
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12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
SFO
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TAO
33h 30m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
2:50 pm - 3:08 pm
TAO
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SFO
39h 18m
2 stops
$949China Eastern
Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Oct 13
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12:40 pm - 9:45 am
SFO
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TAO
30h 05m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
10:55 am - 9:30 am
TAO
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SFO
14h 35m
1 stop
$956Korean Air
Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 12:20 pm
SFO
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TAO
33h 20m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
6:45 am - 3:08 pm
TAO
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SFO
23h 23m
2 stops
$961China Eastern
Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 15

China Eastern flights from San Francisco to Qingdao

Our best China Eastern deals on San Francisco to Qingdao flight tickets
China Eastern
Sep 28
SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco
36h 50m
1 stop
TAO3:50 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Oct 14
TAO9:00 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
27h 05m
1 stop
SFO9:05 amSan Francisco
$836
China Eastern
Sep 26
SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco
36h 50m
1 stop
TAO3:50 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Oct 14
TAO9:00 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
27h 05m
1 stop
SFO9:05 amSan Francisco
$855
China Eastern
Sep 27
SFO8:55 amSan Francisco
23h 55m
2 stops
TAO11:50 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Oct 15
TAO6:45 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl
17h 20m
1 stop
SFO9:05 amSan Francisco
$924

Korean Air flights from San Francisco to Qingdao

Our best Korean Air deals on San Francisco to Qingdao flight tickets
Korean Air
Sep 24
SFO12:50 pmSan Francisco
33h 55m
1 stop
TAO1:45 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Oct 15
TAO9:45 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl
15h 55m
1 stop
SFO10:40 amSan Francisco
$906
Korean Air
Oct 31
SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco
30h 05m
1 stop
TAO9:45 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Nov 4
TAO10:55 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl
14h 35m
1 stop
SFO9:30 amSan Francisco
$956
Korean Air
Sep 29
SFO12:50 pmSan Francisco
28h 50m
1 stop
TAO8:40 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Oct 12
TAO2:55 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
34h 45m
1 stop
SFO10:40 amSan Francisco
$1,106

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San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sun 9/27

8:50 am-10:30 am

2 stops34h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 10/14

5:05 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops42h 35m

$833

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 9/28

12:00 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop36h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 10/14

9:00 pm-9:05 am

1 stop27h 05m

$836

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sat 9/26

12:00 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop36h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 10/14

9:00 pm-9:05 am

1 stop27h 05m

$855

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sat 9/26

3:38 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops41h 12m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 10/15

6:45 am-9:05 am

1 stop17h 20m

$860

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sat 10/31

11:55 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 11/4

2:30 pm-9:45 am

1 stop35h 15m

$904

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Thu 9/24

12:50 pm-8:40 am

1 stop28h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 10/17

2:55 pm-10:40 am

1 stop34h 45m

$906
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sun 9/27

8:55 am-11:50 pm

2 stops23h 55m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 10/15

6:45 am-9:05 am

1 stop17h 20m

$924

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sat 9/26

12:00 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop33h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 10/13

2:50 pm-3:08 pm

2 stops39h 18m

$949

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sat 10/31

12:40 pm-9:45 am

1 stop30h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 11/4

10:55 am-9:30 am

1 stop14h 35m

$956

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 9/28

12:00 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop33h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 10/15

6:45 am-3:08 pm

2 stops23h 23m

$961

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Qingdao?

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 $677, 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 November to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $743.

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

You could potentially save up to 23% 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 May 2026, prices for San Francisco to Qingdao flights are approximately 13% more expensive 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

17h 10m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Qingdao takes 17h 10m
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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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Qingdao

  • How far is San Francisco to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl by plane?

    Qingdao Jiaodong Intl is 5943.5 mi away from San Francisco. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 17h 10m.

  • 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
Free Cancellation
Price
Air ChinaPriceFrom $659Free CancellationRating
7.3
149 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $672Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,316 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $683Free CancellationRating
7.4
151 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $684Free CancellationRating
8.3
1,207 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $730Free CancellationRating
7.3
211 reviews
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Asiana AirlinesPriceFrom $1,024Free CancellationRating
8.1
530 reviews
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