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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Qingdao from $488

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Qingdao departing on 7/29. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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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
9:40 pm - 8:40 pm
TAO
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SFO
38h 00m
1 stop
$770China Southern
Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Sep 6
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 11:40 am
SFO
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TAO
20h 05m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
5:50 pm - 8:40 pm
TAO
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SFO
17h 50m
1 stop
$787China Southern
Sat, Aug 15 - Thu, Oct 22
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:20 am - 1:30 pm
SFO
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TAO
22h 10m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:45 pm - 10:40 pm
TAO
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SFO
22h 55m
1 stop
$817Cathay Pacific
Tue, Sep 29 - Sun, Oct 11
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 am - 1:30 pm
SFO
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TAO
21h 10m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:45 pm - 10:40 pm
TAO
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SFO
22h 55m
1 stop
$818Cathay Pacific
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:51 pm - 11:50 pm
SFO
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TAO
40h 59m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 10:00 am
TAO
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SFO
32h 55m
1 stop
$828Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Oct 28
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 4:50 pm
SFO
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TAO
25h 15m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
10:35 am - 8:40 pm
TAO
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SFO
25h 05m
1 stop
$830China Southern
Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 15
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 8:30 pm
SFO
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TAO
28h 55m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
12:25 pm - 7:40 pm
TAO
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SFO
23h 15m
2 stops
$832China Southern
Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Nov 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
SFO
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TAO
33h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 9:00 am
TAO
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SFO
32h 55m
1 stop
$833Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Dec 2
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 am - 1:30 pm
SFO
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TAO
21h 10m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:45 pm - 11:15 pm
TAO
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SFO
23h 30m
1 stop
$846Cathay Pacific
Tue, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 6
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6:56 pm - 8:30 am
SFO
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TAO
46h 34m
2 stops
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12:50 pm - 9:00 am
TAO
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SFO
36h 10m
1 stop
$847Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Fri, Nov 20

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China Southern flights from San Francisco to Qingdao

Our best China Southern deals on San Francisco to Qingdao flight tickets
China Southern
Aug 27
SFO12:35 amSan Francisco
28h 55m
1 stop
TAO8:30 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Sep 6
TAO9:40 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
38h 00m
1 stop
SFO8:40 pmSan Francisco
$770
China Southern
Aug 15
SFO12:35 amSan Francisco
20h 05m
1 stop
TAO11:40 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Oct 22
TAO5:50 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
17h 50m
1 stop
SFO8:40 pmSan Francisco
$787
China Southern
Sep 24
SFO12:35 amSan Francisco
25h 15m
1 stop
TAO4:50 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Oct 15
TAO10:35 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl
25h 05m
1 stop
SFO8:40 pmSan Francisco
$830

Cathay Pacific flights from San Francisco to Qingdao

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on San Francisco to Qingdao flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Sep 29
SFO12:20 amSan Francisco
22h 10m
1 stop
TAO1:30 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Oct 11
TAO2:45 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
22h 55m
1 stop
SFO10:40 pmSan Francisco
$817
Cathay Pacific
Sep 1
SFO1:20 amSan Francisco
21h 10m
1 stop
TAO1:30 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Sep 23
TAO2:45 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
22h 55m
1 stop
SFO10:40 pmSan Francisco
$818
Cathay Pacific
Sep 1
SFO1:20 amSan Francisco
21h 10m
1 stop
TAO1:30 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Sep 6
TAO2:45 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
23h 30m
1 stop
SFO11:15 pmSan Francisco
$846

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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 July 13, 2026.
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Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Thu 8/27

12:35 am-8:30 pm

1 stop28h 55m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 9/6

9:40 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop38h 00m

$770
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sat 8/15

12:35 am-11:40 am

1 stop20h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 10/22

5:50 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$787

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Tue 9/29

12:20 am-1:30 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 10/11

2:45 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$817

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Tue 9/1

1:20 am-1:30 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 9/23

2:45 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$818

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Tue 9/1

3:51 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops40h 59m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 10/28

4:05 pm-10:00 am

1 stop32h 55m

$828

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Thu 9/24

12:35 am-4:50 pm

1 stop25h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 10/15

10:35 am-8:40 pm

1 stop25h 05m

$830

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 8/24

12:35 am-8:30 pm

1 stop28h 55m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 11/19

12:25 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops23h 15m

$832

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Thu 9/3

12:00 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop33h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 12/2

4:05 pm-9:00 am

1 stop32h 55m

$833

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Tue 9/1

1:20 am-1:30 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 9/6

2:45 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$846

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 8/24

6:56 pm-8:30 am

2 stops46h 34m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 11/20

12:50 pm-9:00 am

1 stop36h 10m

$847

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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 March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $745, 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 August to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $764.

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

As of July 2026, prices for San Francisco to Qingdao flights are approximately 8% 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

22h 20m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Qingdao takes 22h 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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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 22h 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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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Cathay PacificPriceFrom $674Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,408 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $684Free CancellationRating
8.3
1,271 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $737Free CancellationRating
7.3
228 reviews
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