Cheap flights from Shanghai to Qingdao

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Cheapest round-trip flights $268
Shandong 2 stops 20 hr Sat, Apr 25 — Mon, Apr 27
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Qingdao is currently $268
Cheapest one-way flight $135
China Southern Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Mar 11
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Qingdao is currently $135
Cheapest nonstop flights $322
China Southern Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Mar 19 — Sun, Mar 22
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Shanghai to Qingdao is currently $322
Last-minute weekend getaway $322
China Southern Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Sun, Mar 15
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Qingdao is currently $322
Cheapest business class flights $870
China Southern Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Mar 19 — Sun, Mar 22
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Qingdao is currently $870
Fastest flight 1 hr 15 min The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Qingdao takes 1 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Qingdao

  • China Eastern
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $425–550
    66 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG, SHA - TAO Every day
    104 weekly connecting flights
    PVG, SHA - TAO Every day
  • Shandong
    Nonstop
    from $409
    Typical price: $365–580
    32 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG, SHA - TAO Every day
  • Juneyao Airlines
    Nonstop
    10 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG - TAO Every day
    11 weekly connecting flights
    PVG - TAO Every day
  • Shanghai Airlines
    Nonstop
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    SHA - TAO Every day
    3 weekly connecting flights
    SHA - TAO Every Mon, Tue, Sun
  • China Southern
    Nonstop
    from $322
    5 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG - TAO Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
    28 weekly connecting flights
    PVG, SHA - TAO Every day
  • Air China
    66 weekly connecting flights
    PVG, SHA - TAO Every day

Popular airports near Shanghai

  • 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 11 min 93 mi
  • Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)
    Wuxi China 1 hr 35 min 64 mi

Popular airports near Qingdao

  • Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO)
    Qingdao China 1 hr 9 min 26 mi
  • Yantai Penglai International Airport (YNT)
    Yantai China 2 hr 33 min 115 mi
  • Weihai Airport (WEH)
    Weihai China 2 hr 55 min 128 mi
  • Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA)
    Jinan China 3 hr 28 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 $268. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $135.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Shandong flight from Shanghai to Qingdao is $409, flying from May 8 to May 11.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Qingdao is $322, flying from Mar 19 to Mar 22.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Qingdao starts at $268 from Sat, Apr 25 to Mon, Apr 27. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $135 and departs on Wed, Mar 11.
1 hr 15 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.
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 66 nonstop flights and 104 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 32 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 10 nonstop flights and 11 connecting flights per week. Juneyao Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) .
  • Shanghai Airlines offers 7 nonstop flights and 3 connecting flights per week. Shanghai Airlines flies from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) .
  • China Southern offers 5 nonstop flights and 28 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) .
  • Air China offers 66 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Shanghai and Qingdao.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Qingdao recently found on Google Flights was with Shandong from $268. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $135.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Shandong flight from Shanghai to Qingdao is $409, flying from May 8 to May 11.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Qingdao is $322, flying from Mar 19 to Mar 22.
China Eastern, Shandong, Juneyao Airlines, China Southern and Shanghai Airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Qingdao.
  • There are 66 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Qingdao per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 32 Shandong direct flights from Shanghai to Qingdao per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 10 Juneyao Airlines 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 5 China Southern direct flights from Shanghai to Qingdao per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Qingdao at price $322 is offered by China Southern from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15.
China Eastern, Shandong, Juneyao Airlines, China Southern and Shanghai Airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Qingdao.
  • There are 66 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Qingdao per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 32 Shandong direct flights from Shanghai to Qingdao per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 10 Juneyao Airlines 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 5 China Southern direct flights from Shanghai to Qingdao per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
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 $322 from Thu, Mar 19 to Sun, Mar 22 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 $870 from Thu, Mar 19 to Sun, Mar 22 with China Southern.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Qingdao start at $268 from Sat, Apr 25 to Mon, Apr 27.
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.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Shanghai and Qingdao starts at $322 from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15 with China Southern.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Qingdao at price $322 is offered by China Southern from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15.
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.

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