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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Qingdao from $412

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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
$773Cathay Pacific
Tue, Sep 29 - Sun, Oct 11
China Southern Logo
11:35 pm - 6:20 pm
SFO
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TAO
26h 45m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
7:25 pm - 7:40 pm
TAO
-
SFO
16h 15m
1 stop
$774China Southern
Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 26
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 11:40 am
SFO
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TAO
20h 05m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
12:50 pm - 8:40 pm
TAO
-
SFO
22h 50m
2 stops
$776China Southern
Sat, Sep 12 - Thu, Oct 1
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 2:45 pm
SFO
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TAO
23h 10m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
11:35 am - 8:40 pm
TAO
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SFO
24h 05m
2 stops
$778China Southern
Sat, Sep 26 - Thu, Oct 15
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:20 am - 1:30 pm
SFO
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TAO
22h 10m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:30 pm - 9:45 am
TAO
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SFO
35h 15m
1 stop
$779Cathay Pacific
Sun, Oct 18 - Tue, Nov 3
XiamenAir Logo
7:55 pm - 12:05 pm
SFO
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TAO
25h 10m
2 stops
XiamenAir Logo
5:45 pm - 8:57 am
TAO
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SFO
30h 12m
2 stops
$783XiamenAir
Sun, Sep 27 - Tue, Oct 13
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:20 am - 1:30 pm
SFO
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TAO
22h 10m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:30 pm - 9:45 am
TAO
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SFO
35h 15m
1 stop
$791Cathay Pacific
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Nov 11
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
$793Cathay Pacific
Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Oct 14
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 2:45 pm
SFO
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TAO
23h 10m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
11:35 am - 8:40 pm
TAO
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SFO
24h 05m
1 stop
$794China Southern
Mon, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 15
China Southern Logo
11:35 pm - 6:20 pm
SFO
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TAO
26h 45m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
8:40 pm - 7:40 pm
TAO
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SFO
39h 00m
2 stops
$796China Southern
Mon, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 29

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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
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
$773
Cathay Pacific
Oct 18
SFO12:20 amSan Francisco
22h 10m
1 stop
TAO1:30 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Nov 3
TAO2:30 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
35h 15m
1 stop
SFO9:45 amSan Francisco
$779
Cathay Pacific
Oct 14
SFO12:20 amSan Francisco
22h 10m
1 stop
TAO1:30 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Nov 11
TAO2:30 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
35h 15m
1 stop
SFO9:45 amSan Francisco
$791

China Southern flights from San Francisco to Qingdao

Our best China Southern deals on San Francisco to Qingdao flight tickets
China Southern
Nov 9
SFO11:35 pmSan Francisco
26h 10m
2 stops
TAO5:45 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Nov 26
TAO7:25 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
16h 15m
1 stop
SFO7:40 pmSan Francisco
$774
China Southern
Sep 12
SFO12:35 amSan Francisco
20h 05m
1 stop
TAO11:40 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Oct 1
TAO12:50 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
22h 50m
2 stops
SFO8:40 pmSan Francisco
$776
China Southern
Sep 26
SFO12:35 amSan Francisco
24h 25m
1 stop
TAO4:00 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Oct 15
TAO10:35 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl
25h 05m
1 stop
SFO8:40 pmSan Francisco
$778

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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 27, 2026.
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Cheapest round-trip

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

$773

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 11/9

11:35 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop26h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 11/26

7:25 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$774
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sat 9/12

12:35 am-11:40 am

1 stop20h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 10/1

12:50 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$776

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sat 9/26

12:35 am-2:45 pm

1 stop23h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 10/15

11:35 am-8:40 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$778

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sun 10/18

12:20 am-1:30 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 11/3

2:30 pm-9:45 am

1 stop35h 15m

$779

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sun 9/27

7:55 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 10/13

5:45 pm-8:57 am

2 stops30h 12m

$783

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Wed 10/14

12:20 am-1:30 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 11/11

2:30 pm-9:45 am

1 stop35h 15m

$791

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Tue 9/29

12:20 am-1:30 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 10/14

2:45 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$793

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 9/7

12:35 am-2:45 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 9/15

11:35 am-8:40 pm

1 stop24h 05m

$794

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 11/9

11:35 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop26h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 11/29

8:40 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops39h 00m

$796

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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 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

18h 30m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Qingdao takes 18h 30m
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 18h 30m.

  • 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
1,431 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $684Free CancellationRating
8.3
1,283 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $730Free CancellationRating
7.3
229 reviews
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