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$449+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to Qingdao (TAO)

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SFO — TAO
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from Salinas to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl are usually found in November or October, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Qingdao

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Salinas (S9N) 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

$449
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,326
From Salinas to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
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Cheapest flights from Salinas to Qingdao
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas 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 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 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 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 3/2810:40 amSFO - TAO
1 stop29h 55mSingapore Airlines
Sun 4/68:50 amTAO - SFO
1 stop39h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,090
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.
Tue 2/1111:30 pmSFO - TAO
1 stop17h 50mAsiana Airlines
Tue 3/412:00 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop18h 00mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,094
This Justfly.com 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/2612:20 amSFO - TAO
1 stop20h 15mANA
Thu 2/61:35 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop17h 45mANA
Deal found 1/20$1,221

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 January 21, 2025.

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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

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

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

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Thu 3/27

1:00 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop37h 35m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 4/6

9:00 pm-9:05 am

1 stop27h 05m

$955

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Fri 3/28

10:40 am-7:35 am

1 stop29h 55m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 4/6

8:50 am-9:40 am

1 stop39h 50m

$1,090

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Tue 2/11

11:30 pm-9:20 am

1 stop17h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 3/4

12:00 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$1,094

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 2/10

12:20 am-12:35 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 3/6

1:35 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$1,239

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sun 2/9

11:40 am-9:45 am

1 stop30h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 3/6

10:55 am-9:30 am

1 stop14h 35m

$1,428

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Fri 2/7

10:55 am-9:40 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 3/1

7:55 am-2:50 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$1,477

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Tue 3/25

12:35 am-1:15 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 4/6

2:50 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$1,506

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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 January 17, 2025.

Booking 23 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 January 21, 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 January 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Salinas to Qingdao, such as Singapore Airlines and Asiana Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
466 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
830 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

China Southern
7.4
Good
86 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Salinas 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 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 Air China from $594 and Cathay Pacific from $1,240 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.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salinas 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 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$685Average$1,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Air ChinaCheapest$776Average$1,224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China SouthernCheapest$782Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,102Average$1,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ANACheapest$1,190Average$1,350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,212Average$1,820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Korean AirCheapest$1,233Average$1,745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,306Average$1,528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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