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Cheapest one-way

$ 87
Shandong Airlines Sat, Oct 24

45% below next 30d avg. ($157)

Cheapest round-trip

$ 169
Shandong Airlines Mon, Sep 14

43% below next 30d avg. ($298)

When to travel

October Cheapest month
January Peak month

Fastest flight

1h 25m 12m faster than avg. (1h 37m)

Recommended airlines

With a lowest one-way fare of $87 , travelers can expect an average price of $157 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at $169 . Flights typically take around 1h 37m , but the fastest nonstop option completes the journey in just 1h 25m minutes. There are 84 flights weekly on this route. You can arrive at any of the following airports in Qingdao: Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) . Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (PEK-TAO) are by far the most popular option for this route. To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Beijing to Qingdao over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $87 and round-trip from $169. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Beijing to Qingdao operate an average of 19 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 83.5% on-time departure rate and a 100.0% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Beijing to Qingdao flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Beijing to Qingdao are Air China, Shandong Airlines, and China Express Airlines, among 4 carriers on this route. Shandong Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Beijing to Qingdao according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight Info | Beijing to Qingdao

The distance between Beijing and Qingdao is approximately 532.77 km. It takes around 1 hour 37 minutes on average to fly from Beijing to Qingdao. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price $87
Cheapest round-trip ticket price $169
Off-season for travel October
Peak season for travel January
Flight distance 532.77 km
Average flight time 1 hour 37 minutes
Popular airline Air China
Frequency ~20/week
Flight statistics for the Beijing–Qingdao route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Beijing to Qingdao

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Beijing to Qingdao?

The average price of one-way flights from Beijing to Qingdao purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Beijing to Qingdao is March, with an average price of $118; while the month with the highest flight price is usually September, with an average price of up to $218.

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$68
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  • $218
    Sep
  • $202
    Oct
  • $163
    Nov
  • $138
    Dec
  • $158
    Jan
  • $158
    Feb
  • $118
    Mar
  • $140
    Apr
  • $144
    May
  • $127
    Jun
  • $161
    Jul
  • $154
    Aug

When is the cheapest day to fly from Beijing to Qingdao during Columbus Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Beijing to Qingdao during Columbus Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Columbus Day is scheduled for Oct 12. The cheapest flights from Beijing to Qingdao are available on Oct 10, with fares starting at $94.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Beijing to Qingdao (BJS-TAO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Shandong Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $87 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PEK to TAO on Sat, Oct 24), while Shandong Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $169 departing on Mon, Sep 14 and returning on Thu, Sep 17.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Beijing to Qingdao with the following airlines, including: Air China Shandong Airlines Shenzhen Airlines China Express Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 1 hour 37 minutes to fly from Beijing (BJS) to Qingdao (TAO).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Beijing to Qingdao is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 84 flight per week flying from Beijing to Qingdao. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Shandong Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- SC4652 (21:31) China Express Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- G56530 (21:31) China Express Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- G56520 (10:09)
  • To find best deals on flights from Beijing to Qingdao, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Oct 24, with one-way flights priced at just $87.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Shandong Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Qingdao travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Beijing to Qingdao is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Beijing to Qingdao on September 12, 2026 with Shandong Airlines, with prices starting at $81.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Qingdao: Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO). Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (PEK-TAO) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Qingdao and Beijing is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Beijing to Qingdao is $157. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Beijing to Qingdao is $298. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Beijing and Qingdao, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

Flights from Beijing to Qingdao

Qingdao is a beautiful port city in the eastern province of China. The city is a major hub by the Yellow Sea Coast and boats of great history and culture. This seaside city is full of gracious architecture, skyscrapers as well as traditional temples to explore apart from just beaches.
 Tip: With pleasant weather throughout the year, this city by the coast is a great vacation spot in China. Most tourists prefer to visit from March-November when the temperatures aren’t too low. Summer months are from June-August which can be a great time if you want to soak in the sun at beaches.

Arriving at Qingdao

Qingdao is serviced by the Qingdao Liuting International Airport. Beijing to Qingdao flights depart from the Beijing Capital International Airport (BJS) and arrive at the Qingdao Liuting International Airport. This route is quite popular with an ample number of direct flights to Qingdao with a flight time of 1 hour and 33 minutes. There are many operators on this route such as Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines, Shandong Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines and more. You can find over 41 flights each day that ply on this route making it easy to find cheap flights from Beijing.
 
 Tip: The airport is over 30kms away from the city of Qingdao with quite a few options to make this commute. You will have access to buses, taxis and car rental services to travel to the city. Buses are the cheapest ways to commute.
 
Exploring Qingdao


Qingdao has a bit for every type of traveller and is like a dreamy sun side city. For the beach enthusiasts, Qingdao Bathing Beach, Golden Sandy Beach and the Zhanqiao Pier are the most amazing places to just watch some waves and walk by the beach. Mount Lao, Jiaozhou Bay Bridge and the May Fourth Square are some must-visit places in Qingdao. For those with kids, the Qingdao Polar Ocean World, Qingdao Mountain Park, Qingdao Aquarium and the Naval Museum are amazing places to explore for great learning.
 

Tip: Local buses are the best way to travel in Qingdao but there are metros to some of the beaches but the metro doesn’t run 24x7 and doesn’t connect all areas either. Taxis are available but be ready to shell out over 20-40 Yen for places in the 10km radius.
 
Shopping and Dining in Qingdao

One of the most important things to do in Qingdao visits their Tsingtai Beach Museum. The International Beer Festival in Qingdao attracts thousands of people as is a fun social event for tourists as well. Seafood and beer should be your go-to combination while in Qingdao because there’s no end to the variety you will find here. Don’t forget to try some food stalls on Minjiang Gourmet Street or Yunxiao Road Gourmet Street that serve some of the best seafood, desserts, and barbeque dishes.
 
 Tip: Gold Sands Beach usually has the Beach Culture festival celebrated each year and is an amazing place to visit if you’re in the city at the time. Qingdao is very vibrant with culturally immersive events happening throughout the year you can check out such events in advance from That’s Qingdao or other regional websites before planning!

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