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$427+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to Qingdao (TAO)

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Feb 28 — Mar 71
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The best prices from Salinas to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl are usually found in November or April, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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Round-trip from

$802
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One-way from

$427
(Trip.com)

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November

Average price

$1,263
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Cheapest flights from Salinas to Qingdao
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This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Tue 4/2912:35 amSFO - TAO
1 stop32h 20mChina Southern
Sun 5/1110:00 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop37h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 2/22$802
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Wed 4/308:55 amSFO - TAO
2 stops24h 35mChina Eastern
Sat 5/106:45 amTAO - SFO
1 stop17h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/22$868
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Mon 4/712:00 pmSFO - TAO
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/116:00 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/23$894
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Wed 4/3012:40 pmSFO - TAO
1 stop34h 05mKorean Air
Sun 5/119:45 amTAO - SFO
1 stop15h 55mKorean Air
Deal found 2/22$923
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Sat 3/112:05 pmSFO - TAO
1 stop17h 35mAir China
Sat 3/157:55 amTAO - SFO
1 stop17h 55mAir China
Deal found 2/22$980
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Tue 7/2911:30 amSFO - TAO
1 stop29h 05mSingapore Airlines
Tue 10/148:50 amTAO - SFO
1 stop39h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/22$1,109
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Sun 9/281:20 amSFO - TAO
1 stop20h 10mANA
Fri 10/311:35 pmTAO - SFO
2 stops20h 18mANA
Deal found 2/23$1,247
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Wed 7/911:30 pmSFO - TAO
1 stop24h 10mAsiana Airlines
Wed 9/1012:00 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop18h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 2/22$1,478
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Sun 4/1312:20 amSFO - TAO
1 stop22h 15mCathay Pacific
Wed 4/302:45 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop22h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/22$1,489

Find flights from Salinas to Qingdao within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas 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 February 23, 2025.

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Qingdao

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Price

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

12:35 am-11:55 pm

1 stop32h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 5/11

10:00 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop37h 30m

$802

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Wed 4/30

8:55 am-12:30 am

2 stops24h 35m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 5/10

6:45 am-9:30 am

1 stop17h 45m

$868

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 4/7

12:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 4/11

6:00 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 30m

$894

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Wed 4/30

12:40 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop34h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 5/14

9:45 am-10:40 am

1 stop15h 55m

$923

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 4/7

6:25 pm-10:30 am

2 stops25h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 4/11

11:30 am-7:29 am

2 stops34h 59m

$1,017

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Tue 7/29

11:30 am-7:35 am

1 stop29h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 10/14

8:50 am-9:40 am

1 stop39h 50m

$1,109

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Tue 7/29

6:50 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops50h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 10/14

1:30 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops20h 50m

$1,313

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Wed 7/9

11:30 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop24h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 9/10

12:00 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$1,478

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sun 4/13

12:20 am-1:35 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 4/30

2:45 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$1,489

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Wed 3/26

3:30 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$427

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Travel insights for flights from Salinas to Qingdao

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Salinas to Qingdao?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Salinas to Qingdao. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Salinas to Qingdao. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Qingdao (average of $1,164). Flying from Salinas 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 S9N to TAO?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas 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 February 23, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Salinas 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 February 23, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Salinas to Qingdao, such as Korean Air, ANA and China Southern. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,037 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

ATL - SBN

Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.

Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,037 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,037 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

ATL - SBN

Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.

ANA
8.4
Very good
836 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,037 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

ATL - SBN

Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.

China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,037 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

ATL - SBN

Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
822 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,037 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

ATL - SBN

Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,037 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

ATL - SBN

Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.

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

    Located just 25.7 mi from the city center, Qingdao Jiaodong Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Qingdao from Salinas. Booking flights from Salinas to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Salinas from 8 different airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $449 on China Southern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Korean Air from $483 and China Eastern from $565 one-way.

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

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

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Qingdao (average of $1,164). Flying from Salinas 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 8 airlines flying from Salinas to Qingdao

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Salinas 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 February 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$685Average$1,026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Air ChinaCheapest$752Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China SouthernCheapest$782Average$1,093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,102Average$1,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,174Average$1,800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
ANACheapest$1,190Average$1,379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Korean AirCheapest$1,233Average$1,601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,278Average$1,524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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