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$387+ Cheap flights from California to Qingdao (TAO)

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LAX — TAO
Dec 24 — Dec 311
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Tue 12/31
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Cheap flight deals from California to Qingdao

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Qingdao (TAO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 19, 2024.

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$698
(Ovago)

One-way from

$391
(Kiwi.com)
From California to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
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Cheapest flights from California to Qingdao
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Qingdao. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 19, 2024.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2810:40 pmLAX - TAO
1 stop23h 00mKorean Air
Fri 1/3110:55 amTAO - LAX
1 stop13h 35mKorean Air
Deal found 12/18$903
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/289:05 pmLAX - TAO
2 stops29h 05mAir China
Fri 1/318:00 amTAO - LAX
1 stop27h 00mAir China
Deal found 12/18$1,285
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2712:05 amLAX - TAO
1 stop20h 30mANA
Fri 1/311:35 pmTAO - LAX
1 stop16h 30mANA
Deal found 12/18$1,396
This ANA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure ANA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2712:05 amLAX - TAO
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/311:35 pmTAO - LAX
2 stops22h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,426
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/3011:35 pmSFO - TAO
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/96:30 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$1,470
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/3011:35 pmSFO - TAO
2 stops28h 05mChina Southern
Thu 1/910:50 amTAO - SFO
2 stops24h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 12/19$1,525
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2911:40 amSFO - TAO
1 stop30h 05mKorean Air
Sat 1/1110:55 amTAO - SFO
1 stop14h 35mKorean Air
Deal found 12/19$1,883
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/296:00 amSFO - TAO
2 stops43h 35mChina Eastern
Sat 1/117:25 amTAO - SFO
2 stops25h 27mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/19$1,933
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Sun 12/228:25 amSFO - TAO
2 stops21h 15mAir China
Sat 12/287:55 amTAO - SFO
1 stop17h 55mAir China
Deal found 12/19$2,027
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2410:45 pmLAX - TAO
2 stops32h 05mXiamenAir
Tue 1/78:05 amTAO - LAX
2 stops26h 55mXiamenAir
Deal found 12/18$2,471
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2112:20 amSFO - TAO
1 stop20h 15mANA
Sat 12/281:35 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop17h 45mANA
Deal found 12/19$5,291
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Sat 12/2110:15 pmLAX - TAO
1 stop23h 00mCathay Pacific
Fri 1/172:40 pmTAO - LAX
1 stop22h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/19$5,564

Find flights from California to Qingdao within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 19, 2024.

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San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 1/27

12:00 pm-12:10 am

1 stop20h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 2/6

7:25 am-9:00 am

1 stop17h 35m

$698

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Wed 1/29

12:05 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 2/15

8:00 am-9:50 am

1 stop17h 50m

$725

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 1/27

11:35 pm-11:15 am

2 stops43h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 2/17

7:20 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$741

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 2/10

2:30 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 2/19

9:50 am-12:00 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$846

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Thu 3/20

11:40 pm-9:45 am

1 stop19h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 4/25

9:45 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$897

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Tue 1/14

9:35 am-2:25 pm

2 stops36h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 1/28

2:55 pm-7:20 am

1 stop32h 25m

$943

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Sat 2/1

10:00 pm-11:15 am

1 stop21h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 2/16

6:45 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop39h 25m

$975

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Thu 2/20

10:45 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops32h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 4/17

6:00 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$982

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Fri 1/31

10:00 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops25h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 2/15

8:00 am-5:59 pm

2 stops25h 59m

$993

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Mon 3/3

11:30 am-12:10 am

1 stop20h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 3/27

6:10 pm-10:05 am

2 stops30h 55m

$997

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Best time to book a flight from California to Qingdao

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Travel insights for flights from California to Qingdao

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to Qingdao including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Qingdao?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Qingdao (average of $1,164). Flying from California to Qingdao in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,955). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to TAO?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Qingdao. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 19, 2024.

When flying from California to Qingdao, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Qingdao by month

Plan your trip to Qingdao by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Qingdao ranges from 0.4 - 6.3 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.3 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Qingdao when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Qingdao by month

Plan your trip to Qingdao by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Qingdao, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Qingdao

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Qingdao. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Qingdao. Reviews last updated December 19, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Qingdao, see what other customers have to say about XiamenAir, Air China and China Southern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,023 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,023 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,023 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

ANA
8.4
Very good
842 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,023 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,443 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,023 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
474 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,023 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,331 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,023 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Qingdao. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Qingdao from California?

    For a flight from California to Qingdao, you will be flying into Qingdao Jiaodong Intl. Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO) is just 25.7 mi from the center of the city.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Qingdao one-way?

    $421 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Eastern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on XiamenAir and Air China, with prices starting from $436 and $482, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Qingdao?

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl, Los Angeles - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl or San Jose - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl when deciding on the best route from California to Qingdao.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Qingdao that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Qingdao flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Qingdao?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Qingdao.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Qingdao?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Qingdao by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Qingdao?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Qingdao (average of $1,164). Flying from California to Qingdao in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,955). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from California to Qingdao

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Qingdao. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$676Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
XiamenAirCheapest$705Average$1,242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
China SouthernCheapest$818Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$834Average$1,221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Korean AirCheapest$876Average$1,537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
China EasternCheapest$931Average$1,226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,085Average$1,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ANACheapest$1,190Average$1,367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,298Average$1,810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,306Average$1,573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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