Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Qingdao (CHI - TAO)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Qingdao and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,014	Alaska, Hawaiian, Korean Air 2 stops 37 hr Thu, Mar 5 — Sat, Mar 21	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Qingdao is currently $1,014
Cheapest one-way flight	$462	Alaska, Hawaiian, Korean Air 2 stops 37 hr Wed, Mar 4	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Qingdao is currently $462
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,146	Alaska, Hawaiian, Korean Air 2 stops 36 hr Thu, Jan 29 — Sun, Feb 1	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Qingdao is currently $1,146
Cheapest business class flights	$6,242	ANA 1 stop 31 hr Thu, Feb 26 — Wed, Mar 11	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Qingdao is currently $6,242

Fastest flight	22 hr 25 min	The fastest flight with stops from Chicago to Qingdao takes 22 hr 25 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Qingdao is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $1,100–1,500
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,850–2,150

Popular airlines from Chicago to Qingdao

Cathay Pacific

from $1,158

Typical price: $1,500–2,500

7 weekly connecting flights

ORD - TAO Every day
Korean Air

from $1,106

Typical price: $1,250–4,850

7 weekly connecting flights

ORD - TAO Every day
ANA

from $1,414

Typical price: $1,650–3,700

7 weekly connecting flights

ORD - TAO Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 27 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 24 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Qingdao

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO)

Qingdao China 1 hr 10 min 26 mi
Yantai Penglai International Airport (YNT)

Yantai China 2 hr 35 min 115 mi
Weihai Airport (WEH)

Weihai China 2 hr 58 min 128 mi
Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA)

Jinan China 3 hr 31 min 184 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Qingdao

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Qingdao are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $1,100 to $1,500.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Qingdao recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska, Hawaiian, Korean Air from $1,014. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska, Hawaiian, Korean Air from $462.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Chicago to Qingdao is $1,158, flying from Mar 30 to Apr 12.
The cheapest Korean Air flight from Chicago to Qingdao is $1,106, flying from Apr 5 to Apr 18.
The cheapest ANA flight from Chicago to Qingdao is $1,414, flying from Apr 25 to May 11.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Qingdao starts at $1,014 from Thu, Mar 5 to Sat, Mar 21. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $462 and departs on Wed, Mar 4.

22 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Qingdao.

The peak travel period is summer (Jun–Sep), which is warm, humid and somewhat rainy, with a typhoon season Jun–Oct. Key events include the Lantern Festival (Jan/Feb, dates vary) and the Qingdao International Beer Festival (Aug).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Qingdao.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Qingdao really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Qingdao.

In terms of flights, Cathay Pacific is the most popular. Cathay Pacific offers 7 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Qingdao are:

Korean Air offers 7 connecting flights per week. Korean Air flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) .
ANA offers 7 connecting flights per week. ANA flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Qingdao.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Qingdao recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska, Hawaiian, Korean Air from $1,014. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska, Hawaiian, Korean Air from $462.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Chicago to Qingdao is $1,158, flying from Mar 30 to Apr 12.
The cheapest Korean Air flight from Chicago to Qingdao is $1,106, flying from Apr 5 to Apr 18.
The cheapest ANA flight from Chicago to Qingdao is $1,414, flying from Apr 25 to May 11.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Qingdao.

There are 7 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Chicago to Qingdao per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Korean Air connecting flights from Chicago to Qingdao per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 ANA connecting flights from Chicago to Qingdao per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Qingdao at price $1,146 is offered by Alaska, Hawaiian, Korean Air from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Qingdao.

There are 7 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Chicago to Qingdao per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Korean Air connecting flights from Chicago to Qingdao per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 ANA connecting flights from Chicago to Qingdao per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Qingdao.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Qingdao, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Qingdao start at $6,242 from Thu, Feb 26 to Wed, Mar 11 with ANA.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Qingdao start at $1,014 from Thu, Mar 5 to Sat, Mar 21.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Qingdao, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Qingdao starts at $1,146 from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1 with Alaska, Hawaiian, Korean Air.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Qingdao at price $1,146 is offered by Alaska, Hawaiian, Korean Air from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Qingdao, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.