Key facts about the city and the routes found in recent fare data.
Country
China
City IATA code
TAO
Airports in fare data
1
Population
5,775,000
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Cities with direct flights
32
Airlines in fare data
57
Compare up to ten of the lowest recent fares to Qingdao, for domestic and international routes.
Prices are based on searches made by real travelers during the last 48 hours and are not a public offer.
Current data shows direct routes to Qingdao from 10 cities: Shanghai, Ningbo, Nanchang, Hefei, Hangzhou, Seoul, Wenzhou, Changchun, Wuxi, and Wuhan. A complete timetable is available for 3 of 10 routes; observed offer dates are shown for the others. 2 routes offer a choice of several airlines.
Flight days and minimum fares are enriched with cached route data when available. Otherwise, we show the currently observed offers.
All 4 airlines on the Shanghai — Qingdao route operate on a daily basis: Juneyao Airlines, Shandong Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Shanghai Airlines fly every day.
Recent searches found direct offers from Ningbo to Qingdao with these airlines: Spring Airlines. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
Recent searches found direct offers from Nanchang to Qingdao with these airlines: Spring Airlines. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
Recent searches found direct offers from Hefei to Qingdao with these airlines: Qingdao Airlines. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
Recent searches found direct offers from Hangzhou to Qingdao with these airlines: China Eastern Airlines. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
All 4 airlines on the Seoul — Qingdao route operate on a daily basis: Jeju Air, China Eastern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines, and Shandong Airlines fly every day.
The only airline operating direct flights from Wenzhou to Qingdao is Qingdao Airlines. Flights operate every day.
Recent searches found direct offers from Changchun to Qingdao with these airlines: Juneyao Airlines. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
Recent searches found direct offers from Wuxi to Qingdao with these airlines: China Eastern Airlines. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
Recent searches found direct offers from Wuhan to Qingdao with these airlines: Hainan Airlines. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
Compare cached monthly fares to Qingdao for 9 departure cities over the next year. Routes without saved price data are not shown.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Ningbo to Qingdao. Open the route page for full flight details.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Shanghai to Qingdao. Open the route page for full flight details.
Prices on the Shanghai — Qingdao route are consistently going up. From October 2026 to September 2027, tickets went from $48 to $163 — a 236% increase. This trend is worth considering when planning your trip.
The most significant price increase was from October 2026 to December 2026 — up 81%. The best time to fly is October 2026–November 2026, when the average price is $59. In January 2027–September 2027, tickets cost around $124.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in October 2026–November 2026 can save you up to 52% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 42.6%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Hefei to Qingdao. Open the route page for full flight details.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Hangzhou to Qingdao. Open the route page for full flight details.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Seoul to Qingdao. Open the route page for full flight details.
Ticket prices for Seoul — Qingdao follow a predictable curve: rise, peak, and decline. This typical seasonal pattern lets you plan your purchase to avoid overpaying.
Prices rise from October 2026 to December 2026 (+76%), then decline from April 2027 to September 2027 (31%). The cheapest tickets are in October 2026–November 2026 (averaging $69), while the priciest are in April 2027–June 2027 ($102).
For savings, plan your flight for October 2026–November 2026 — you could save up to 33%. Try to avoid April 2027–June 2027 when possible: prices are at their highest then.
Price spread on this route is 18.7%. Costs depend heavily on the season, so flexibility in choosing your departure month is especially valuable here.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Shenyang to Qingdao. Open the route page for full flight details.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Beijing to Qingdao. Open the route page for full flight details.
Prices on the Beijing — Qingdao route are unpredictable: costs change from month to month with no clear pattern. Still, even here some periods are more affordable than others.
Despite the fluctuations, patterns exist: the cheapest period is October 2026–November 2026 — averaging $93. The most expensive is February 2027–March 2027 ($164). The difference reaches 43%.
With this kind of price behavior, it's worth comparing prices across several months and booking when a good deal appears. A good benchmark is October 2026–November 2026, where you can save up to 43%.
Price spread on this route is 31.5%. Costs vary significantly, so your choice of month can noticeably affect your travel budget.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Dalian to Qingdao. Open the route page for full flight details.
Tickets from Dalian to Qingdao are getting more expensive each month. From October 2026 to September 2027, the increase reached 119%, with prices now at $138. It's unlikely to get cheaper than the current level.
The most significant price increase was from October 2026 to September 2027 — up 119%. The best time to fly is October 2026–December 2026, when the average price is $81. In May 2027–September 2027, tickets cost around $139.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in October 2026–December 2026 can save you up to 42% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 28.7%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Wenzhou to Qingdao. Open the route page for full flight details.
Airports in Qingdao provide convenient connections to other regions and countries. Below you can find details about their location, facilities, and transport options to choose the best airport for arriving in or departing from Qingdao.
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Concise answers based on city details and fares found in recent searches.
The lowest recent price in our data is $50. The live price may change when you search.
Recent fare data contains 1 destination airport codes for Qingdao. The airport section above has detailed information.
Recent offers include direct flights from 32 cities operated by 14 airlines. Availability depends on the date.
They come from searches made by real travelers during the last 48 hours. Treat them as a guide: the final price is confirmed by a new search.
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