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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Qingdao from $386

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Air China Logo
12:00 pm - 9:40 pmSFO-TAO
17h 40m1 stop
Air China Logo
7:55 am - 9:30 amTAO-SFO
17h 35m1 stop
$750Air China
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Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25
Cathay Pacific Logo
9:45 pm - 1:15 pmSFO-TAO
23h 30m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:30 pm - 9:15 pmTAO-SFO
22h 45m1 stop
$781Cathay Pacific
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Mon, Nov 24 - Mon, Dec 15
Air China Logo
12:00 pm - 2:05 pmSFO-TAO
34h 05m2 stops
Air China Logo
7:55 am - 9:30 amTAO-SFO
17h 35m1 stop
$785Air China
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Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:55 pm - 1:15 pmSFO-TAO
22h 20m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:30 pm - 9:15 pmTAO-SFO
22h 45m1 stop
$789Cathay Pacific
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Mon, Nov 24 - Mon, Dec 15
Cathay Pacific Logo
9:45 pm - 1:15 pmSFO-TAO
23h 30m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:30 pm - 4:20 pmTAO-SFO
17h 50m1 stop
$791Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Feb 24 - Wed, Mar 4
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:55 pm - 1:15 pmSFO-TAO
22h 20m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:30 pm - 4:20 pmTAO-SFO
17h 50m1 stop
$801Cathay Pacific
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Mon, Feb 23 - Mon, Mar 2
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:25 pm - 1:15 pmSFO-TAO
33h 50m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:30 pm - 5:20 pmTAO-SFO
17h 50m1 stop
$806Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 16
China Eastern Logo
8:25 am - 12:10 amSFO-TAO
23h 45m2 stops
China Eastern Logo
7:20 am - 9:00 amTAO-SFO
17h 40m1 stop
$808China Eastern
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Mon, Nov 24 - Mon, Dec 15
China Southern Logo
11:35 pm - 12:25 pmSFO-TAO
44h 50m3 stops
China Southern Logo
12:25 pm - 7:40 pmTAO-SFO
23h 15m2 stops
$824China Southern
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Mon, Nov 24 - Mon, Dec 15
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12:47 pm - 11:15 amSFO-TAO
30h 28m2 stops
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8:40 pm - 7:40 pmTAO-SFO
39h 00m2 stops
$838Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4

Korean Air flights from San Francisco to Qingdao

Our best Korean Air deals on San Francisco to Qingdao flight tickets
Korean Air
Feb 23
SFO11:40 amSan Francisco
30h 05m
1 stop
TAO9:45 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Mar 5
TAO10:55 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl
14h 35m
1 stop
SFO9:30 amSan Francisco
$905
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Korean Air
Feb 24
SFO1:08 pmSan Francisco
28h 37m
2 stops
TAO9:45 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Mar 3
TAO2:55 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
34h 35m
1 stop
SFO9:30 amSan Francisco
$910
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Korean Air
Feb 23
SFO11:40 amSan Francisco
30h 05m
1 stop
TAO9:45 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Mar 3
TAO2:55 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
59h 09m
2 stops
SFO10:04 amSan Francisco
$922
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Cathay Pacific flights from San Francisco to Qingdao

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on San Francisco to Qingdao flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Nov 24
SFO9:45 pmSan Francisco
23h 30m
1 stop
TAO1:15 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Dec 15
TAO2:30 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
22h 45m
1 stop
SFO9:15 pmSan Francisco
$781
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Cathay Pacific
Nov 24
SFO9:45 pmSan Francisco
23h 30m
1 stop
TAO1:15 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Dec 15
TAO2:30 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
22h 45m
1 stop
SFO9:15 pmSan Francisco
$789
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Cathay Pacific
Feb 24
SFO9:45 pmSan Francisco
23h 30m
1 stop
TAO1:15 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Mar 4
TAO2:30 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
17h 50m
1 stop
SFO4:20 pmSan Francisco
$791
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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 November 13, 2025.
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San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

12:00 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 2/25

7:55 am-9:30 am

1 stop17h 35m

$750

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 11/24

9:45 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop23h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 12/15

2:30 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop22h 45m

$781

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

12:00 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops34h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 2/25

7:55 am-9:30 am

1 stop17h 35m

$785

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 11/24

10:55 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 12/15

2:30 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop22h 45m

$789

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

9:45 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop23h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 3/4

2:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$791

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

10:55 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 3/2

2:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$801

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Thu 3/12

12:25 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop33h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 3/16

2:30 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$806

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 11/24

8:25 am-12:10 am

2 stops23h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 12/15

7:20 am-9:00 am

1 stop17h 40m

$808

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 11/24

11:35 pm-12:25 pm

3 stops44h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 12/15

12:25 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops23h 15m

$824

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

12:47 pm-11:15 am

2 stops30h 28m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 3/4

8:40 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops39h 00m

$838

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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 November to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $781.

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 $1,096 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 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 November 2025, prices for San Francisco to Qingdao flights are approximately 28% 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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  • 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 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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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $672Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,058 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $677Free CancellationRating
7.2
177 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $684Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,003 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $738Free CancellationRating
7.5
119 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $752Free CancellationRating
7.1
121 reviews
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Korean AirPriceFrom $881Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,163 reviews
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Asiana AirlinesPriceFrom $1,084Free CancellationRating
8.2
486 reviews
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