Cheap flights from San Francisco to Qingdao from $389

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Cathay Pacific Logo
11:25 am - 1:15 pm
SFO
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TAO
33h 50m
1 stop
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2:30 pm - 9:45 am
TAO
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SFO
35h 15m
1 stop
$699Cathay Pacific
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
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12:25 pm - 1:15 pm
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TAO
33h 50m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:30 pm - 10:15 pm
TAO
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SFO
22h 45m
1 stop
$701Cathay Pacific
Wed, Mar 18 - Tue, Mar 24
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12:35 am - 11:40 am
SFO
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TAO
20h 05m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
8:10 am - 8:30 pm
TAO
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SFO
27h 20m
2 stops
$703China Southern
Sat, Apr 25 - Mon, May 11
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9:45 pm - 1:15 pm
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TAO
23h 30m
1 stop
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2:30 pm - 5:20 pm
TAO
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17h 50m
1 stop
$724Cathay Pacific
Mon, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 12
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11:25 am - 1:15 pm
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TAO
33h 50m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:30 pm - 9:45 am
TAO
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SFO
35h 15m
1 stop
$726Cathay Pacific
Tue, Feb 24 - Sun, Mar 8
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 9:20 pm
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TAO
53h 45m
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China Southern Logo
11:35 am - 8:30 pm
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SFO
23h 55m
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$738China Southern
Sat, Apr 25 - Mon, May 11
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11:55 pm - 1:15 pm
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TAO
22h 20m
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2:30 pm - 10:15 pm
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22h 45m
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$749Cathay Pacific
Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 22
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$751Cathay Pacific
Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 22
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$774Cathay Pacific
Mon, Mar 2 - Sat, Mar 14
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2:30 pm - 10:45 am
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35h 15m
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$776Cathay Pacific
Fri, Mar 6 - Wed, Mar 11

China Eastern flights from San Francisco to Qingdao

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China Eastern
Mar 19
SFO1:00 pmSan Francisco
20h 10m
1 stop
TAO12:10 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Apr 6
TAO6:35 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl
17h 30m
1 stop
SFO9:05 amSan Francisco
$802
China Eastern
Mar 19
SFO1:00 pmSan Francisco
20h 10m
1 stop
TAO12:10 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Apr 5
TAO4:50 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
37h 13m
2 stops
SFO3:03 pmSan Francisco
$815
China Eastern
Mar 4
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
44h 35m
2 stops
TAO6:35 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Mar 13
TAO12:50 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
36h 10m
1 stop
SFO10:00 amSan Francisco
$828

Cathay Pacific flights from San Francisco to Qingdao

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on San Francisco to Qingdao flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Feb 24
SFO11:25 amSan Francisco
33h 50m
1 stop
TAO1:15 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Mar 3
TAO2:30 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
35h 15m
1 stop
SFO9:45 amSan Francisco
$699
Cathay Pacific
Mar 18
SFO12:25 pmSan Francisco
33h 50m
1 stop
TAO1:15 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
Mar 24
TAO2:30 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
22h 45m
1 stop
SFO10:15 pmSan Francisco
$701
Cathay Pacific
Feb 9
SFO11:25 amSan Francisco
33h 50m
1 stop
TAO1:15 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
May 27
TAO2:45 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl
22h 55m
1 stop
SFO10:40 pmSan Francisco
$721

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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-9:45 am

1 stop35h 15m

$699

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

12:25 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop33h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 3/24

2:30 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop22h 45m

$701

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sat 4/25

12:35 am-11:40 am

1 stop20h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 5/11

8:10 am-8:30 pm

2 stops27h 20m

$703

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

9:45 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop23h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 3/12

2:30 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$724

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

11:25 am-1:15 pm

1 stop33h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 3/8

2:30 pm-9:45 am

1 stop35h 15m

$726

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sat 4/25

12:35 am-9:20 pm

2 stops53h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 5/11

11:35 am-8:30 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$738

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-10:15 pm

1 stop22h 45m

$749

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-10:15 pm

1 stop22h 45m

$751

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

11:25 am-1:15 pm

1 stop33h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 3/14

2:30 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$774

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Fri 3/6

11:25 am-1:15 pm

1 stop33h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 3/11

2:30 pm-10:45 am

1 stop35h 15m

$776

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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 February 2026, prices for San Francisco to Qingdao flights are approximately 50% 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 15m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Qingdao takes 20h 15m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Qingdao. There are no popular flight routes from San Francisco to Qingdao.
  • 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 15m.

  • 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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Korean AirPriceFrom $513Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,188 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $621Free CancellationRating
7.2
192 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $672Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,159 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $683Free CancellationRating
7.3
137 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $684Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,087 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $823Free CancellationRating
7.2
138 reviews
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Asiana AirlinesPriceFrom $1,091Free CancellationRating
8.1
503 reviews
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