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$385+ Cheap flights from California to Qingdao (TAO)

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LAX — TAO
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$670
(Ovago)

One-way from

$407
(China Southern)
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 January 21, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/2712:00 pmSFO - TAO
1 stop20h 10mChina Eastern
Thu 2/67:25 amTAO - SFO
1 stop17h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/20$670
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/111:30 amLAX - TAO
1 stop20h 40mChina Eastern
Sun 2/169:05 pmTAO - LAX
1 stop28h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/21$725
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/29:30 pmLAX - TAO
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/168:00 amTAO - LAX
1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$730
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1511:15 pmLAX - TAO
1 stop22h 45mSichuan Airlines
Sun 5/112:00 pmTAO - LAX
1 stop22h 15mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 1/20$732
This iWofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 iWofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/2810:45 pmLAX - TAO
1 stop33h 30mXiamenAir
Tue 2/188:00 amTAO - LAX
1 stop27h 00mXiamenAir
Deal found 1/21$739
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/210:00 pmLAX - TAO
1 stop21h 15mChina Southern
Sun 3/168:05 amTAO - LAX
1 stop26h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 1/20$761
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 1/2711:35 pmSFO - TAO
2 stops24h 25mChina Southern
Wed 2/196:45 pmTAO - SFO
2 stops40h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 1/20$774
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/2912:05 pmSFO - TAO
1 stop17h 35mAir China
Sat 2/157:55 amTAO - SFO
1 stop17h 55mAir China
Deal found 1/20$786
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 1/3110:00 pmLAX - TAO
1 stop20h 25mAir China
Sat 2/158:55 pmTAO - LAX
1 stop29h 25mAir China
Deal found 1/20$826
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/52:30 pmSFO - TAO
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/128:55 amTAO - SFO
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$841
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/911:50 pmLAX - TAO
1 stop17h 50mKorean Air
Wed 4/309:45 amTAO - LAX
1 stop20h 05mKorean Air
Deal found 1/21$899
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1110:39 amLAS - TAO
2 stops31h 41mAir China
Tue 2/2512:45 pmTAO - LAS
2 stops27h 21mAir China
Deal found 1/21$1,050

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 January 21, 2025.

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Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Sat 2/1

11:30 am-12:10 am

1 stop20h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 2/16

9:05 pm-9:05 am

1 stop28h 00m

$725

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Tue 4/15

11:15 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop22h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 5/11

2:00 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$732

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Thu 3/6

10:45 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops24h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 3/13

8:00 am-8:00 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$775

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Sat 2/22

10:00 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop27h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 2/28

12:25 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$794

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Thu 3/6

11:35 pm-9:50 am

2 stops42h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 3/13

10:50 am-8:40 pm

2 stops24h 50m

$795

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Tue 4/22

10:00 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop29h 25m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 6/10

7:55 am-7:00 pm

2 stops26h 05m

$839

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Wed 3/5

2:30 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 3/12

8:55 am-1:00 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$841

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Thu 4/3

12:30 pm-8:40 am

1 stop29h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 4/30

2:55 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$879

Los AngelesQingdao

LAX - TAO

LAXTAO

Los Angeles

Fri 1/31

9:30 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops29h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 2/15

7:55 am-1:20 am

2 stops33h 25m

$885

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Wed 3/5

12:05 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 3/12

8:55 pm-12:39 am

2 stops42h 44m

$951

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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 January 21, 2025.

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 January 21, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Qingdao, see what other customers have to say about Sichuan Airlines, China Southern and Air China. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

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
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

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
852 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

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
1,449 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

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
466 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

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
1,328 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

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?

    $407 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Southern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Sichuan Airlines and XiamenAir, with prices starting from $410 and $443, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl, San Francisco - 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$676Average$1,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
China EasternCheapest$685Average$1,223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
XiamenAirCheapest$705Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Air ChinaCheapest$776Average$1,233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China SouthernCheapest$782Average$1,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Korean AirCheapest$876Average$1,451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,102Average$1,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ANACheapest$1,190Average$1,367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,212Average$1,793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,306Average$1,574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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