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$800+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Qingdao (TAO)

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ORD — TAO
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Qingdao

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Illinois (USIL) 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

$1,056
(Ovago)

One-way from

$800
(Air Canada)
From Illinois to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Qingdao
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois 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.
Tue 3/43:40 pmORD - TAO
2 stops30h 00mAir China
Tue 3/1112:45 pmTAO - ORD
2 stops29h 26mAir China
Deal found 1/20$1,056
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/411:35 amORD - TAO
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/1112:45 pmTAO - ORD
3 stops32h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,086
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/19:15 amSTL - TAO
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/159:50 amTAO - STL
2 stops47h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,417
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.
Tue 3/411:25 amORD - TAO
1 stop36h 15mKorean Air
Tue 3/112:55 pmTAO - ORD
1 stop31h 45mKorean Air
Deal found 1/20$1,517
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/14:05 pmORD - TAO
1 stop32h 30mCathay Pacific
Sun 6/12:50 pmTAO - ORD
1 stop36h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/21$1,542
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/185:45 pmORD - TAO
1 stop29h 45mANA
Sat 5/241:30 pmTAO - ORD
1 stop32h 10mANA
Deal found 1/21$1,728
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/75:03 pmORD - TAO
2 stops28h 42mChina Southern
Thu 8/1412:50 pmTAO - ORD
3 stops30h 24mChina Southern
Deal found 1/21$2,326
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/221:02 pmSTL - TAO
2 stops33h 33mANA
Sat 1/251:35 pmTAO - STL
2 stops36h 41mANA
Deal found 1/21$2,781
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Fri 3/76:28 pmMDW - TAO
2 stops39h 42mDelta
Fri 3/1412:50 pmTAO - MDW
2 stops32h 55mDelta
Deal found 1/21$14,475

Find flights from Illinois to Qingdao within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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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ChicagoQingdao

ORD - TAO

ORDTAO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/4

3:40 pm-11:40 am

2 stops30h 00m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 3/11

12:45 pm-5:11 am

2 stops29h 26m

$1,056

ChicagoQingdao

ORD - TAO

ORDTAO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/4

11:35 am-10:20 am

2 stops32h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 3/11

12:45 pm-8:21 am

3 stops32h 36m

$1,086

St. LouisQingdao

STL - TAO

STLTAO

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 6/1

9:15 am-8:50 am

2 stops34h 35m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 6/15

9:50 am-8:01 pm

2 stops47h 11m

$1,417

ChicagoQingdao

ORD - TAO

ORDTAO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/4

11:25 am-1:40 pm

1 stop36h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 3/11

2:55 pm-9:40 am

1 stop31h 45m

$1,517

ChicagoQingdao

ORD - TAO

ORDTAO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/1

4:05 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop32h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 6/1

2:50 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop36h 35m

$1,542

ChicagoQingdao

ORD - TAO

ORDTAO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/18

5:45 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop29h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 5/24

1:30 pm-8:40 am

1 stop32h 10m

$1,728

ChicagoQingdao

ORD - TAO

ORDTAO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/7

5:03 pm-10:45 am

2 stops28h 42m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 8/14

12:50 pm-6:14 am

3 stops30h 24m

$2,326

ChicagoQingdao

MDW - TAO

MDWTAO

Chicago Midway

Fri 3/7

6:28 pm-12:10 am

2 stops39h 42m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 3/14

12:50 pm-8:45 am

2 stops32h 55m

$14,475

ChicagoQingdao

ORD - TAO

ORDTAO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/4

8:30 pm-8:50 am

2 stops46h 20m

$800

ChicagoQingdao

ORD - TAO

ORDTAO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/4

2:40 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop32h 35m

$885

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Qingdao

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

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Qingdao as you normally would.

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.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

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

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

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.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

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.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
830 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

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.

China Southern
7.4
Good
86 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

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 Illinois 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 Illinois?

    Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO), located 25.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Illinois to Qingdao.

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

    The most popular route from Illinois to Qingdao is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl. You may also consider Chicago Midway - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl or Lambert-St Louis - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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 Illinois to Qingdao?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Qingdao (average of $1,164). Flying from Illinois 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 2 airlines flying from Illinois to Qingdao

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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
ANACheapest$1,399Average$1,444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,663Average$1,684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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