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China Eastern Logo
8:55 am - 12:10 am
SFO
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TAO
24h 15m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
9:00 pm - 10:00 am
TAO
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SFO
28h 00m
1 stop
$809China Eastern
Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 22
ANA Logo
9:00 am - 12:35 pm
SFO
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TAO
35h 35m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 9:46 pm
TAO
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SFO
24h 11m
2 stops
$813ANA
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:55 pm - 1:15 pm
SFO
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TAO
22h 20m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:45 pm - 10:55 pm
TAO
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SFO
23h 10m
1 stop
$832Cathay Pacific
Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, May 31
China Eastern Logo
8:55 am - 11:40 am
SFO
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TAO
35h 45m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
9:00 pm - 10:00 am
TAO
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SFO
28h 00m
1 stop
$835China Eastern
Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 22
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:55 pm - 1:15 pm
SFO
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TAO
22h 20m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:30 pm - 10:45 am
TAO
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SFO
35h 15m
1 stop
$882Cathay Pacific
Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:05 am - 12:35 pm
SFO
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TAO
35h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:25 pm - 8:30 pm
TAO
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SFO
38h 05m
2 stops
$888Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, May 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:37 am - 12:35 pm
SFO
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TAO
33h 58m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 8:30 pm
TAO
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SFO
37h 30m
1 stop
$889Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, May 31
China Eastern Logo
8:55 am - 12:10 am
SFO
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TAO
24h 15m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
9:00 pm - 3:03 pm
TAO
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SFO
33h 03m
2 stops
$902China Eastern
Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 22
Korean Air Logo
11:40 am - 1:40 pm
SFO
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TAO
34h 00m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
2:55 pm - 9:30 am
TAO
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SFO
34h 35m
1 stop
$906Korean Air
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:55 pm - 1:15 pm
SFO
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TAO
22h 20m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:30 pm - 10:15 pm
TAO
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SFO
22h 45m
1 stop
$932Cathay Pacific
Fri, Mar 6 - Fri, Mar 13

Cathay Pacific flights from San Francisco to Qingdao

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on San Francisco to Qingdao flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Feb 4
SFO10:55 pmSan Francisco
22h 20m
1 stop
TAO1:15 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
May 31
TAO2:45 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
23h 10m
1 stop
SFO10:55 pmSan Francisco
$832
Cathay Pacific
Feb 3
SFO10:55 pmSan Francisco
22h 20m
1 stop
TAO1:15 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Feb 11
TAO2:30 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
22h 45m
1 stop
SFO9:15 pmSan Francisco
$853
Cathay Pacific
Jan 29
SFO10:55 pmSan Francisco
22h 20m
1 stop
TAO1:15 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Feb 17
TAO2:30 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
17h 50m
1 stop
SFO4:20 pmSan Francisco
$854

China Eastern flights from San Francisco to Qingdao

Our best China Eastern deals on San Francisco to Qingdao flight tickets
China Eastern
Jan 29
SFO8:25 amSan Francisco
32h 00m
2 stops
TAO8:25 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Feb 16
TAO7:15 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl
17h 45m
1 stop
SFO9:00 amSan Francisco
$732
China Eastern
Jan 29
SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco
31h 40m
1 stop
TAO11:40 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Feb 16
TAO7:15 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl
17h 45m
1 stop
SFO9:00 amSan Francisco
$760
China Eastern
Feb 1
SFO8:25 amSan Francisco
23h 45m
2 stops
TAO12:10 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Feb 19
TAO7:25 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl
17h 35m
1 stop
SFO9:00 amSan Francisco
$809

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San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

8:55 am-12:10 am

2 stops24h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 3/22

9:00 pm-10:00 am

1 stop28h 00m

$809

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

9:00 am-12:35 pm

2 stops35h 35m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 3/3

1:35 pm-9:46 pm

2 stops24h 11m

$813

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Wed 2/4

10:55 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 5/31

2:45 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$832

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

8:55 am-11:40 am

2 stops35h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 3/22

9:00 pm-10:00 am

1 stop28h 00m

$835

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

11:55 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 3/22

2:30 pm-10:45 am

1 stop35h 15m

$882

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Wed 2/4

9:05 am-12:35 pm

2 stops35h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 5/31

9:25 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops38h 05m

$888

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Wed 2/4

10:37 am-12:35 pm

2 stops33h 58m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 5/31

10:00 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop37h 30m

$889

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

8:55 am-12:10 am

2 stops24h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 3/22

9:00 pm-3:03 pm

2 stops33h 03m

$902

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

11:40 am-1:40 pm

1 stop34h 00m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 3/3

2:55 pm-9:30 am

1 stop34h 35m

$906

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Fri 3/6

10:55 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 3/13

2:30 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop22h 45m

$932

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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

20h 20m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Qingdao takes 20h 20m
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 20h 20m.

  • 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
Korean AirPriceFrom $513Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,187 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $621Free CancellationRating
7.2
191 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $672Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,140 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $683Free CancellationRating
7.3
135 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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