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$428+ Cheap flights from Qingdao (TAO) to San Francisco (SFO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TAO — SFO
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sat 3/8
Sat 3/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Qingdao to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Qingdao (TAO) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 March 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$652
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$428
(Booking.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

December
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Cheapest flights from Qingdao to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Qingdao to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Mon 3/248:05 amTAO - SFO
2 stops27h 35mChina Southern
Mon 4/712:35 amSFO - TAO
1 stop25h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 3/2$652
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/162:45 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop22h 55mCathay Pacific
Tue 4/2212:20 amSFO - TAO
1 stop22h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/2$790
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 3/59:15 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop27h 45mChina Eastern
Mon 4/2812:00 pmSFO - TAO
1 stop21h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/2$798
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Mon 3/2410:55 amTAO - SFO
1 stop14h 35mKorean Air
Tue 4/812:40 pmSFO - TAO
1 stop29h 00mKorean Air
Deal found 3/2$834
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/2411:25 amTAO - SFO
2 stops28h 14mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/81:30 pmSFO - TAO
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$857
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Mon 3/2411:25 amTAO - SFO
2 stops28h 14mAir China
Tue 4/84:10 pmSFO - TAO
2 stops27h 55mAir China
Deal found 3/2$1,023
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Wed 3/51:35 pmTAO - SFO
2 stops20h 07mANA
Sun 4/271:45 amSFO - TAO
1 stop19h 45mANA
Deal found 3/2$1,392

Find flights from Qingdao to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Qingdao to San Francisco 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 March 3, 2025.

Fly from

Qingdao

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

QingdaoSan Francisco

TAO - SFO

TAOSFO

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 3/24

8:05 am-8:40 pm

2 stops27h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 4/7

12:35 am-4:50 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$652

QingdaoSan Francisco

TAO - SFO

TAOSFO

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 4/16

2:45 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop22h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

12:20 am-1:35 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$790

QingdaoSan Francisco

TAO - SFO

TAOSFO

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 3/24

10:55 am-10:30 am

1 stop14h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

12:40 pm-8:40 am

1 stop29h 00m

$834

QingdaoSan Francisco

TAO - SFO

TAOSFO

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 3/24

11:25 am-12:39 am

2 stops28h 14m

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

1:30 pm-9:50 am

2 stops29h 20m

$857

QingdaoSan Francisco

TAO - SFO

TAOSFO

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 3/24

11:25 am-12:39 am

2 stops28h 14m

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

4:10 pm-11:05 am

2 stops27h 55m

$1,023

QingdaoSan Francisco

TAO - SFO

TAOSFO

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 3/23

8:40 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops39h 00m

$428

QingdaoSan Francisco

TAO - SFO

TAOSFO

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 3/26

8:00 am-10:50 am

1 stop17h 50m

$454

QingdaoSan Francisco

TAO - SFO

TAOSFO

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 3/12

6:50 am-10:00 am

2 stops42h 10m

$465

QingdaoSan Francisco

TAO - SFO

TAOSFO

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 3/8

7:25 am-9:00 am

1 stop17h 35m

$483

QingdaoSan Francisco

TAO - SFO

TAOSFO

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 3/8

2:40 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$486

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Compare providers for flights from Qingdao to San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Qingdao to San Francisco in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Qingdao-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Qingdao-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Qingdao-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Qingdao-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Qingdao-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Qingdao to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from Qingdao to San Francisco

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Qingdao to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 3, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Qingdao to San Francisco in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated March 3, 2025.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,035 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

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
1,035 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,035 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

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.

Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
443 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,035 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

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
825 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,035 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

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
7.5
Good
87 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,035 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

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.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Qingdao to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $652, China Southern will fly you from Qingdao to San Francisco and back. In addition to China Southern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Cathay Pacific and Korean Air - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $790 and $834, respectively. China Southern is 40% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Qingdao to San Francisco are China Southern ($428), Air China ($454), and China Eastern ($483).

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Qingdao to San Francisco?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Qingdao to San Francisco 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 Qingdao to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Qingdao to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Qingdao to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 3 airlines flying from Qingdao to San Francisco

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Qingdao to San Francisco. 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 March 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Korean AirCheapest$784Average$818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,033Average$1,033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air ChinaCheapest$1,151Average$1,332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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