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Flights from Dalian to Qingdao

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Cheapest one-way

US$ 44
Tianjin Airlines Thu, Sep 17

56% below next 30d avg. (US$101)

Cheapest round-trip

US$ 88
Tianjin Airlines Mon, Sep 14

49% below next 30d avg. (US$173)

When to fly

October Cheapest month
January Peak month

Fastest flight

1h 5m Avg: 1h 5m

Recommended airlines

With a lowest one-way fare of US$44 , travelers can expect an average price of US$101 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at US$88 . Flights typically take around 1h 5m , but the fastest nonstop option completes the journey in just 1h 5m minutes. There are 56 flights weekly on this route. You can land at any one of the following hubs in Qingdao: Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) . Flying from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (DLC-TAO) is by far the most common option on this route. To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

Updated 4d ago · This content is an AI-powered summary based on Trip.com data. Prices and availability are subject to change. Please refer to actual prices, availability, and travel conditions.

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Dalian to Qingdao over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$44 and round-trip from US$88. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        DLC 20:00
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        TAO 21:05
        Dalian - Qingdao | Mon, Sep 14 | Tianjin Airlines
        TAO 22:05
        1h
        Nonstop
        DLC 23:05
        Qingdao - Dalian | Wed, Sep 16 | Tianjin Airlines
        US$88 US$112
        21% off
        21% off
        US$112 US$88
      • DLC 20:50
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        TAO 21:55
        Dalian - Qingdao | Thu, Sep 17 | Qingdao Airlines
        TAO 22:55
        1h
        Nonstop
        DLC 23:55
        Qingdao - Dalian | Sun, Sep 20 | China Southern Airlines
        US$93 US$112
        17% off
        17% off
        US$112 US$93
      • DLC 20:15
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        TAO 21:20
        Dalian - Qingdao | Fri, Sep 18 | Qingdao Airlines
        TAO 21:05
        50m
        Nonstop
        DLC 21:55
        Qingdao - Dalian | Sun, Sep 20 | Qingdao Airlines
        US$97 US$112
        13% off
        13% off
        US$112 US$97
      • DLC 20:50
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        TAO 21:55
        Dalian - Qingdao | Tue, Sep 15 | Qingdao Airlines
        TAO 22:55
        1h
        Nonstop
        DLC 23:55
        Qingdao - Dalian | Tue, Sep 22 | China Southern Airlines
        US$97
        13% off
        US$112 US$97
      • DLC 20:00
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        TAO 21:05
        Dalian - Qingdao | Mon, Sep 14 | Shandong Airlines
        TAO 07:50
        1h
        Nonstop
        DLC 08:50
        Qingdao - Dalian | Wed, Sep 16 | Shandong Airlines
        US$97
        13% off
        US$112 US$97
      • DLC 21:45
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        TAO 22:50
        Dalian - Qingdao | Mon, Sep 14 | Qingdao Airlines
        TAO 22:05
        1h
        Nonstop
        DLC 23:05
        Qingdao - Dalian | Wed, Sep 16 | Tianjin Airlines
        US$99
        12% off
        US$112 US$99
      • DLC 07:05
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        TAO 08:10
        Dalian - Qingdao | Thu, Sep 17 | China Southern Airlines
        TAO 22:55
        1h
        Nonstop
        DLC 23:55
        Qingdao - Dalian | Sun, Sep 20 | China Southern Airlines
        US$101
        10% off
        US$112 US$101
      • DLC 20:50
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        TAO 21:55
        Dalian - Qingdao | Sat, Sep 19 | Qingdao Airlines
        TAO 21:05
        50m
        Nonstop
        DLC 21:55
        Qingdao - Dalian | Sun, Sep 20 | Qingdao Airlines
        US$101
        10% off
        US$112 US$101
      • DLC 20:00
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        TAO 21:05
        Dalian - Qingdao | Tue, Sep 15 | Shandong Airlines
        TAO 22:55
        1h
        Nonstop
        DLC 23:55
        Qingdao - Dalian | Tue, Sep 22 | China Southern Airlines
        US$105
        6% off
        US$112 US$105
      • DLC 20:00
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        TAO 21:10
        Dalian - Qingdao | Thu, Sep 17 | Shandong Airlines
        TAO 22:55
        1h
        Nonstop
        DLC 23:55
        Qingdao - Dalian | Sun, Sep 20 | China Southern Airlines
        US$105
        6% off
        US$112 US$105
      • DLC 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        TAO 14:00
        Dalian - Qingdao | Tue, Sep 15 | Normal Airline
        TAO 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        DLC 16:00
        Qingdao - Dalian | Thu, Sep 17 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        DLC 20:00
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        TAO 21:05
        Dalian - Qingdao | Thu, Sep 17 | Tianjin Airlines
        US$44 US$55
        20% off
        20% off
        US$55 US$44
      • DLC 23:10
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        TAO 00:35
        Dalian - Qingdao | Tue, Sep 15 | Qingdao Airlines
        US$44 US$55
        20% off
        20% off
        US$55 US$44
      • DLC 23:10
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        TAO 00:35
        Dalian - Qingdao | Thu, Sep 17 | Qingdao Airlines
        US$44 US$55
        20% off
        20% off
        US$55 US$44
      • DLC 20:00
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        TAO 21:05
        Dalian - Qingdao | Tue, Sep 15 | Tianjin Airlines
        US$45
        18% off
        US$55 US$45
      • DLC 20:50
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        TAO 21:55
        Dalian - Qingdao | Fri, Sep 18 | Qingdao Airlines
        US$47
        15% off
        US$55 US$47
      • DLC 20:00
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        TAO 21:05
        Dalian - Qingdao | Thu, Sep 17 | Shandong Airlines
        US$47
        15% off
        US$55 US$47
      • DLC 20:00
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        TAO 21:05
        Dalian - Qingdao | Tue, Sep 15 | Shandong Airlines
        US$48
        13% off
        US$55 US$48
      • DLC 23:00
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        TAO 00:05
        Dalian - Qingdao | Sat, Sep 19 | Qingdao Airlines
        US$50
        9% off
        US$55 US$50
      • DLC 23:10
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        TAO 00:35
        Dalian - Qingdao | Mon, Sep 14 | Qingdao Airlines
        US$51
        7% off
        US$55 US$51
      • DLC 20:50
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        TAO 21:55
        Dalian - Qingdao | Wed, Sep 16 | Qingdao Airlines
        US$51
        7% off
        US$55 US$51
      • DLC 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        TAO 14:00
        Dalian - Qingdao | Tue, Sep 15 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from Dalian to Qingdao operate an average of 32 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 94.9% on-time departure rate and a 99.5% on-time arrival rate.

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

The most popular airlines flying from Dalian to Qingdao are Shandong Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines, among 5 carriers on this route. Tianjin Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
Shandong Airlines logo Shandong Airlines
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Air China logo Air China
Qingdao Airlines logo Qingdao Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Dalian to Qingdao according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Dalian to Qingdao Flight Information

The distance between Dalian and Qingdao is about 317.19 km. The average flying time from Dalian to Qingdao is around 1 hour 5 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price US$44
Cheapest return ticket price US$88
Cheapest month October
Peak season for travel January
Flight distance 317.19 km
Average flight time 1 hour 5 minutes
Popular airline Shandong Airlines
Frequency ～37/week
Flight statistics for the Dalian–Qingdao route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Trends on Flights from Dalian to Qingdao

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

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Dalian to Qingdao, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Dalian to Qingdao is December, with an average price of US$72; while the month with the highest flight price is usually October, with an average price of up to US$107.

US$107
US$90
US$72
US$55
    Cheapest
  • US$83
    Sep
  • US$107
    Oct
  • US$86
    Nov
  • US$72
    Dec
  • US$85
    Jan
  • US$89
    Feb
  • US$81
    Mar
  • US$92
    Apr
  • US$94
    May
  • US$93
    Jun
  • US$98
    Jul
  • US$102
    Aug

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dalian to Qingdao (DLC-TAO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Tianjin Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$44 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DLC to TAO on Thu, Sep 17), while Tianjin Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$88 departing on Mon, Sep 14 and returning on Wed, Sep 16.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Dalian to Qingdao with the following airlines, including: Shandong Airlines China Eastern Airlines China Southern Airlines Air China Qingdao Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to fly from Dalian to Qingdao.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Dalian 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 56 flight per week flying from Dalian to Qingdao. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air China: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CA4776 (20:07)
  • To find best deals on flights from Dalian 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 Thu, Sep 17, with one-way flights priced at just US$44.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Tianjin 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 Dalian 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 Dalian to Qingdao on September 14, 2026 with Qingdao Airlines, with prices starting at US$44.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Qingdao: Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO). Flying from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (DLC-TAO) is by far the most common option on this route.
  • The time difference between Qingdao and Dalian 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 Dalian to Qingdao is US$101. 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 Dalian to Qingdao is US$173. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
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Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Dalian to Qingdao

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Dalian to Qingdao?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Dalian to Qingdao on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Qingdao Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Dalian to Qingdao, with fares starting at US$84.

US$78
US$84
US$91
US$97
US$103
Qingdao Airlines
US$84
Qingdao Airlines
Tianjin Airlines
US$86
Tianjin Airlines
China Southern Airlines
US$89
China Southern Airlines
Shandong Airlines
US$93
Shandong Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
US$94
China Eastern Airlines
Air China
US$103
Air China

Which airline operates the most flights from Dalian to Qingdao?

Total flights from Dalian to Qingdao across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, China Express Airlines/Tibet Airlines/Air China/Shenzhen Airlines/Shandong Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Dalian to Qingdao, with 34 flights per week.

9
17
26
34
China Express Airlines
34
China Express Airlines
Tibet Airlines
34
Tibet Airlines
Air China
34
Air China
Shenzhen Airlines
34
Shenzhen Airlines
Shandong Airlines
34
Shandong Airlines
China Southern Airlines
17
China Southern Airlines

How many flights fly from Dalian to Qingdao daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Dalian to Qingdao within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Dalian to Qingdao is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Thursday.

149
127
104
82
Highest
129
Mon
105
Tue
119
Wed
104
Thu
149
Fri
133
Sat
127
Sun

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