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Cathay Pacific Logo
11:25 am - 1:15 pm
SFO
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TAO
33h 50m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:30 pm - 4:20 pm
TAO
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SFO
17h 50m
1 stop
$699Cathay Pacific
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
SFO
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TAO
33h 30m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:45 pm - 10:40 pm
TAO
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SFO
22h 55m
1 stop
$728Cathay Pacific
Wed, May 6 - Mon, May 25
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 11:40 am
SFO
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TAO
31h 40m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
4:05 pm - 9:00 am
TAO
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SFO
32h 55m
1 stop
$729China Eastern
Mon, Feb 16 - Fri, Feb 27
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
$749Cathay Pacific
Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 22
China Eastern Logo
6:00 am - 12:20 am
SFO
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TAO
27h 20m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
7:40 pm - 10:00 am
TAO
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SFO
29h 20m
1 stop
$757China Eastern
Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 22
Cathay Pacific Logo
9:45 pm - 1:15 pm
SFO
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TAO
23h 30m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:30 pm - 4:20 pm
TAO
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SFO
17h 50m
1 stop
$764Cathay Pacific
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
Cathay Pacific Logo
9:45 pm - 1:15 pm
SFO
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TAO
23h 30m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:30 pm - 9:45 am
TAO
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SFO
35h 15m
1 stop
$774Cathay Pacific
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
China Southern Logo
11:35 pm - 9:45 pm
SFO
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TAO
54h 10m
3 stops
China Southern Logo
8:40 pm - 7:40 pm
TAO
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SFO
39h 00m
1 stop
$778China Southern
Mon, Feb 16 - Fri, Feb 27
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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TAO
33h 30m
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Cathay Pacific Logo
2:45 pm - 10:40 pm
TAO
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SFO
22h 55m
1 stop
$793Cathay Pacific
Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 25
China Southern Logo
11:35 pm - 11:50 pm
SFO
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TAO
32h 15m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
8:40 pm - 7:40 pm
TAO
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SFO
39h 00m
1 stop
$799China Southern
Mon, Feb 16 - Fri, Feb 27

China Eastern flights from San Francisco to Qingdao

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China Eastern
Feb 16
SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco
31h 40m
1 stop
TAO11:40 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Feb 27
TAO4:05 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
32h 55m
1 stop
SFO9:00 amSan Francisco
$729
China Eastern
Mar 8
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
27h 20m
2 stops
TAO12:20 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Mar 22
TAO7:40 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
29h 20m
1 stop
SFO10:00 amSan Francisco
$757
China Eastern
Mar 8
SFO8:55 amSan Francisco
24h 25m
2 stops
TAO12:20 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Mar 22
TAO12:50 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
36h 10m
1 stop
SFO10:00 amSan Francisco
$809

Air China flights from San Francisco to Qingdao

Our best Air China deals on San Francisco to Qingdao flight tickets
Air China
Mar 18
SFO1:00 pmSan Francisco
17h 50m
1 stop
TAO9:50 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
May 19
TAO8:55 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
28h 35m
1 stop
SFO10:30 amSan Francisco
$858
Air China
Mar 18
SFO1:00 pmSan Francisco
19h 00m
1 stop
TAO11:00 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
May 19
TAO8:25 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
29h 05m
2 stops
SFO10:30 amSan Francisco
$928
Air China
Feb 21
SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco
17h 50m
1 stop
TAO9:50 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Mar 7
TAO7:55 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl
17h 35m
1 stop
SFO9:30 amSan Francisco
$1,038

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San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

11:25 am-1:15 pm

1 stop33h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 3/3

2:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$699

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Wed 5/6

1:00 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop33h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 5/25

2:45 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$728

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

12:00 pm-11:40 am

1 stop31h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 2/27

4:05 pm-9:00 am

1 stop32h 55m

$729

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

$749

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

6:00 am-12:20 am

2 stops27h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 3/22

7:40 pm-10:00 am

1 stop29h 20m

$757

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

9:45 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop23h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 3/3

2:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$764

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

9:45 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop23h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 3/3

2:30 pm-9:45 am

1 stop35h 15m

$774

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

11:35 pm-9:45 pm

3 stops54h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 2/27

8:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop39h 00m

$778

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

1:00 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop33h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 5/25

2:45 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$793

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

11:35 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops32h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 2/27

8:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop39h 00m

$799

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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.

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

You could potentially save up to 50% 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 February 2026, prices for San Francisco to Qingdao flights are approximately 54% 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

24h 25m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Qingdao takes 24h 25m
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 24h 25m.

  • 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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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
China EasternPriceFrom $621Free CancellationRating
7.2
192 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $672Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,162 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $684Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,092 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $685Free CancellationRating
7.3
137 reviews
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Korean AirPriceFrom $881Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,191 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $888Free CancellationRating
7.2
139 reviews
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Asiana AirlinesPriceFrom $1,091Free CancellationRating
8.1
505 reviews
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