Cheap flights from Shanghai to Qingdao
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Qingdao and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $315 |
Shandong
2 stops
44 hr
Thu, Jan 22 — Sun, Jan 25
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Qingdao is currently $315 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $160 |
China Southern
Nonstop
2 hr
Wed, Jan 28
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The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Qingdao is currently $160 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | $319 |
China Southern
Nonstop
2 hr
Thu, Jan 22 — Sun, Jan 25
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The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Shanghai to Qingdao is currently $319 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $315 |
Shandong
2 stops
44 hr
Thu, Jan 22 — Sun, Jan 25
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The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Qingdao is currently $315 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $862 |
China Southern
Nonstop
2 hr
Thu, Jan 22 — Sun, Jan 25
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The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Qingdao is currently $862 | |
| Fastest flight | 1 hr 25 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Qingdao takes 1 hr 25 min |
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| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
Popular airlines from Shanghai to Qingdao
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Shanghai to Qingdao in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- China EasternNonstopTypical price: $410–54069 weekly nonstop flightsPVG, SHA - TAO Every day127 weekly connecting flightsPVG, SHA - TAO Every day
- ShandongNonstopfrom $401Typical price: $320–58038 weekly nonstop flightsPVG, SHA - TAO Every day
- Juneyao AirlinesNonstop20 weekly nonstop flightsPVG, SHA - TAO Every day21 weekly connecting flightsPVG, SHA - TAO Every day
- China SouthernNonstopfrom $319Typical price: $315–3257 weekly nonstop flightsPVG - TAO Every day16 weekly connecting flightsSHA - TAO Every day
- Shanghai AirlinesNonstop7 weekly nonstop flightsSHA - TAO Every day7 weekly connecting flightsSHA - TAO Every day
- Qingdao AirlinesNonstop7 weekly nonstop flightsPVG - TAO Every day
Popular airports near Shanghai
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Shanghai center and popularity with travelers.
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)Shanghai China 28 min 8 mi
- Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)Hangzhou China 2 hr 12 min 93 mi
- Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)Wuxi China 1 hr 35 min 64 mi
Popular airports near Qingdao
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Qingdao center and popularity with travelers.
- 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 Shanghai to Qingdao
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Qingdao recently found on Google Flights was with Shandong from $315. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $160.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Shandong flight from Shanghai to Qingdao is $401, flying from Apr 17 to Apr 20.
- The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Qingdao is $319, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 25.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Qingdao starts at $315 from Thu, Jan 22 to Sun, Jan 25. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $160 and departs on Wed, Jan 28.
1 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai 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 Shanghai 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.
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 Shanghai 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 Shanghai to Qingdao.
In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 69 nonstop flights and 127 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) .
Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Qingdao are:
In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 69 nonstop flights and 127 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) .
Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Qingdao are:
- Shandong offers 38 nonstop flights per week. Shandong flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) .
- Juneyao Airlines offers 20 nonstop flights and 21 connecting flights per week. Juneyao Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) .
- China Southern offers 7 nonstop flights and 16 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) , Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) .
- Shanghai Airlines offers 7 nonstop flights and 7 connecting flights per week. Shanghai Airlines flies from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) .
- Qingdao Airlines offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Qingdao Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) .
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Qingdao recently found on Google Flights was with Shandong from $315. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $160.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Shandong flight from Shanghai to Qingdao is $401, flying from Apr 17 to Apr 20.
- The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Qingdao is $319, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 25.
China Eastern, Shandong, Juneyao Airlines, China Southern, Qingdao Airlines and Shanghai Airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Qingdao.
- There are 69 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Qingdao per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 38 Shandong direct flights from Shanghai to Qingdao per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 20 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Qingdao per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 China Southern direct flights from Shanghai to Qingdao per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Qingdao per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 Qingdao Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Qingdao per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Qingdao at price $315 is offered by Shandong from Thu, Jan 22 to Sun, Jan 25.
China Eastern, Shandong, Juneyao Airlines, China Southern, Qingdao Airlines and Shanghai Airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Qingdao.
- There are 69 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Qingdao per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 38 Shandong direct flights from Shanghai to Qingdao per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 20 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Qingdao per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 China Southern direct flights from Shanghai to Qingdao per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Qingdao per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 Qingdao Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Qingdao per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from Shanghai to Qingdao on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Qingdao start at $319 from Thu, Jan 22 to Sun, Jan 25 with China Southern.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai 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 Shanghai and Qingdao start at $862 from Thu, Jan 22 to Sun, Jan 25 with China Southern.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Qingdao start at $315 from Thu, Jan 22 to Sun, Jan 25.
To book business class trips from Shanghai 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.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Shanghai and Qingdao starts at $315 from Thu, Jan 22 to Sun, Jan 25 with Shandong.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Qingdao at price $315 is offered by Shandong from Thu, Jan 22 to Sun, Jan 25.
To find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai 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.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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