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Flight Info | Shanghai to Qingdao

The distance between Shanghai and Qingdao is approximately 581.72 km. It takes around 1 hour 38 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Qingdao. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The cheapest month to book is October.

Cheapest one-way
$58
Shandong Airlines Shandong Airlines SHA-TAO 1h 25m · Nonstop Tue, Aug 18
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Cheapest round-trip
$115
Juneyao Airlines Juneyao Airlines SHA-TAO 1h 40m · Nonstop Tue, Aug 25 - Sat, Aug 29
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When to travel
March
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
581.72 km
Flight distance
1h 38m
Average flight time

Book direct flights from Shanghai to Qingdao: One way flights from $58, round trip flights from $115. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 7:15 AM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        TAO 8:55 AM
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Tue, Aug 25 | Juneyao Airlines
        TAO 10:35 PM
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        PVG 12:10 AM
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Sat, Aug 29 | Suparna Airlines
        $115 $151
        24% off
        24% off
        $151 $115
      • PVG 10:40 PM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        TAO 12:05 AM
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Tue, Aug 25 | Shandong Airlines
        TAO 10:35 PM
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        PVG 12:10 AM
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Sat, Aug 29 | Suparna Airlines
        $115 $151
        24% off
        24% off
        $151 $115
      • SHA 10:25 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        TAO 12:05 AM
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Sat, Aug 29 | Shandong Airlines
        TAO 7:30 AM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        SHA 9:10 AM
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Sat, Sep 5 | Shandong Airlines
        $116 $151
        23% off
        23% off
        $151 $116
      • PVG 10:05 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        TAO 12:05 AM
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Wed, Sep 2 | Shandong Airlines
        TAO 7:30 AM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        SHA 9:10 AM
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Thu, Sep 10 | Shandong Airlines
        $116
        23% off
        $151 $116
      • PVG 10:05 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        TAO 12:05 AM
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Sun, Sep 13 | Shandong Airlines
        TAO 7:30 AM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        SHA 9:10 AM
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Mon, Sep 21 | Shandong Airlines
        $116
        23% off
        $151 $116
      • PVG 10:05 PM
        1h 45m
        Nonstop
        TAO 11:50 PM
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Tue, Sep 1 | Shandong Airlines
        TAO 10:35 PM
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        PVG 12:10 AM
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 8 | Suparna Airlines
        $116
        23% off
        $151 $116
      • PVG 10:05 PM
        1h 45m
        Nonstop
        TAO 11:50 PM
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Tue, Sep 15 | Shandong Airlines
        TAO 7:15 PM
        1h 45m
        Nonstop
        PVG 9:00 PM
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 22 | Shandong Airlines
        $116
        23% off
        $151 $116
      • SHA 10:25 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        TAO 12:05 AM
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Mon, Aug 31 | Shandong Airlines
        TAO 7:30 AM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        SHA 9:10 AM
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 2 | Shandong Airlines
        $116
        23% off
        $151 $116
      • PVG 10:05 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        TAO 12:05 AM
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Sun, Sep 20 | Shandong Airlines
        TAO 7:30 AM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        SHA 9:10 AM
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Thu, Sep 24 | Shandong Airlines
        $116
        23% off
        $151 $116
      • PVG 9:10 PM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        TAO 10:40 PM
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Mon, Sep 14 | Shandong Airlines
        TAO 7:30 AM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        SHA 9:10 AM
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Mon, Sep 21 | Shandong Airlines
        $116
        23% off
        $151 $116
      • SHA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        TAO 2:00 PM
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Tue, Aug 18 | Normal Airline
        TAO 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SHA 4:00 PM
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Thu, Aug 20 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 10:40 PM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        TAO 12:05 AM
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Tue, Aug 18 | Shandong Airlines
        $58 $76
        24% off
        24% off
        $76 $58
      • SHA 10:25 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        TAO 12:05 AM
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Sat, Aug 29 | Shandong Airlines
        $58 $76
        24% off
        24% off
        $76 $58
      • PVG 10:40 PM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        TAO 12:05 AM
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Sun, Aug 30 | Shandong Airlines
        $58 $76
        24% off
        24% off
        $76 $58
      • PVG 9:10 PM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        TAO 10:40 PM
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Mon, Aug 31 | Shandong Airlines
        $58
        24% off
        $76 $58
      • PVG 10:05 PM
        1h 45m
        Nonstop
        TAO 11:50 PM
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Tue, Sep 1 | Shandong Airlines
        $58
        24% off
        $76 $58
      • PVG 10:05 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        TAO 12:05 AM
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Wed, Sep 2 | Shandong Airlines
        $58
        24% off
        $76 $58
      • PVG 10:05 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        TAO 12:05 AM
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Sun, Sep 6 | Shandong Airlines
        $58
        24% off
        $76 $58
      • PVG 10:05 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        TAO 12:05 AM
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Wed, Sep 9 | Shandong Airlines
        $58
        24% off
        $76 $58
      • PVG 10:05 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        TAO 12:05 AM
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Sun, Sep 13 | Shandong Airlines
        $58
        24% off
        $76 $58
      • PVG 9:10 PM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        TAO 10:40 PM
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Mon, Sep 14 | Shandong Airlines
        $58
        24% off
        $76 $58
      • SHA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        TAO 2:00 PM
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Tue, Aug 18 | Normal Airline
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Popular airlines from Shanghai to Qingdao

Direct flights available! Find 11 airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Qingdao, including Shandong Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Juneyao Airlines. Shandong Airlines offers the cheapest non stop flights.
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China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Juneyao Airlines logo Juneyao Airlines
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Shanghai Airlines logo Shanghai Airlines
Suparna Airlines logo Suparna Airlines
Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines logo Shenzhen Airlines
Sichuan Airlines logo Sichuan Airlines
China Express Airlines logo China Express Airlines
Air China logo Air China
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Qingdao according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Shanghai to Qingdao

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

The average price of one-way flights from Shanghai 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 Shanghai to Qingdao is March, with an average price of $64; while the month with the highest flight price is usually August, with an average price of up to $139.

$139
$102
$64
$27
    Cheapest
  • $139
    Aug
  • $84
    Sep
  • $72
    Oct
  • $73
    Nov
  • $84
    Dec
  • $73
    Jan
  • $116
    Feb
  • $64
    Mar
  • $81
    Apr
  • $80
    May
  • $79
    Jun
  • $92
    Jul

When is the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Qingdao during Labor Day?

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

Labor Day is scheduled for Sep 7. The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Qingdao are available on Sep 9, with fares starting at $58.

$63
$61
$58
$56
    Cheapest
  • $63
    3
    Sep
  • $63
    4
  • $63
    5
  • $63
    6
  • $61
    7
  • $63
    8
  • $58
    9

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Qingdao (SHA-TAO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Shandong Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $58 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to TAO on Tue, Aug 18), while Juneyao Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $115 departing on Tue, Aug 25 and returning on Sat, Aug 29.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Qingdao with the following airlines, including: Shandong Airlines China Eastern Airlines Juneyao Airlines China Southern Airlines Shanghai 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 38 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) 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 Shanghai 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 166 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Qingdao. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU6863 (06:52) China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU5513 (10:32) Xiamen Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MF3861 (10:32)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai 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 Tue, Aug 18, with one-way flights priced at just $58.
    · 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 July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Qingdao is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Qingdao on August 18, 2026 with Shandong Airlines, with prices starting at $58.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Qingdao, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (PVG-TAO) is by far the most common option on this route: Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO).
  • The time difference between Qingdao and Shanghai 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 Shanghai to Qingdao is $113. 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 Shanghai to Qingdao is $209. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Shanghai 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.

Flight from Shanghai to Qingdao

Think of a port city with amazing skyscrapers, neatly adorned parks and refreshing beaches at the borders of the Yellow Sea- also you are sipping world-class beer and relaxing! If this imaginary picture appeals to you, then just take a flight from Shanghai to Qingdao, and all these could be the reality on your trip. Qingdao is in the eastern part of the Shandong province in China. German beer is a legacy in Qingdao. Tsingtao Beer Museum, the famous German brewery, is where all the tourists flock together to have an excellent time. In a nutshell, Qingdao is a fun destination for a quick getaway trip.

Tip: The Qingdao International Beer Festival is a big event where many people come to taste different kinds of beers of the finest quality. To complement the overwhelming taste of German beer, the old cityscape also carries the touch of the German-style in its architecture.

 

Taking a Flight to Qingdao

In order to reach Qingdao from Shanghai, there are more than 8 Shanghai to Qingdao flights available daily. You need to board at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and get down at the Qingdao International Airport. The flights take 1 hour 35 minutes to reach Qingdao. Most of the flights are direct flights to Qingdao. The most important airlines that are flying between the cities every day are Spring, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shandong Airlines, and Qingdao Airlines, to name a few. However, the cheapest flights from Shanghai are available with Spring Airlines.

Tip: For a domestic journey, purchasing the tickets between one to three months prior ensures a lucrative deal.

Exploring Qingdao City

When you travel to Qingdao city, the first image that hits your eyes is the green trees and red rooftops against the blue sky and calm sea in the background. This picturesque city is vibrant and colorful in every corner. No wonder people call Qingdao ‘Oriental Switzerland’. The charming sceneries, the May 4th Square, the Zhan Bridge and No.1 Bathing Beach are the core attraction of this city. The soothing weather in the city is also a real bliss for travelers. 

Tip: Qingdao city has a bright nightlife. The local night market is crowded with young people who love to shop. The beer lovers flock together in the beer street. The film lovers can also explore Huiquan underground cinema and restaurants inside the cinema. 

Accommodation at Qingdao City

Qingdao city is only 31.5 kilometers away from the airport. It takes nearly 38 minutes to enter the city from the airport. There are plenty of rented car services available to take up this journey. This extremely modern city offers accommodations in Qingdao city both in luxurious and pocket-friendly ranges. The hotels in the city offer you amenities like free Wi-Fi, free parking and swimming pools. Even the hostels offer free Wi-Fi service.

Are you looking for more information about the best hotels in Qingdao city or Shanghai to Qingdao flight booking? Then your queries can be best answered by Trip.com. While you can explore the most inexpensive flight options and budget-friendly accommodations here, you will also have an idea as to what are the city tours you must explore.

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