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Cheapest airlines flights from Qingdao to Shanghai

You can pick from 10 carriers that fly from Qingdao to Shanghai including China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, with Juneyao Airlines serving cheapest ticket on this route.
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Search for direct flights from Qingdao to Shanghai in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$46, and round-trip direct flights start at US$88.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        TAO 21:35
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        PVG 23:15
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 18 | Juneyao Airlines
        PVG 23:15
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        TAO 00:50
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Mon, Dec 22 | Shandong Airlines
        US$88 US$122
        28% OFF
        28% OFF
        US$122 US$88
      • TAO 21:35
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        PVG 23:15
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Mon, Dec 22 | Juneyao Airlines
        PVG 07:15
        1h 45m
        Nonstop
        TAO 09:00
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Wed, Dec 24 | Juneyao Airlines
        US$90 US$122
        26% OFF
        26% OFF
        US$122 US$90
      • TAO 21:35
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        PVG 23:15
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Wed, Dec 17 | Juneyao Airlines
        PVG 07:15
        1h 45m
        Nonstop
        TAO 09:00
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Sun, Dec 21 | Juneyao Airlines
        US$90 US$122
        26% OFF
        26% OFF
        US$122 US$90
      • TAO 11:00
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        PVG 12:40
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Wed, Dec 17 | Shandong Airlines
        PVG 23:15
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        TAO 00:50
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Mon, Dec 22 | Shandong Airlines
        US$96
        22% OFF
        US$122 US$96
      • TAO 21:05
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        PVG 22:35
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 18 | China Eastern Airlines
        PVG 23:15
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        TAO 00:50
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Mon, Dec 22 | Shandong Airlines
        US$96
        22% OFF
        US$122 US$96
      • TAO 19:25
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        PVG 20:55
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 18 | Shandong Airlines
        PVG 23:15
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        TAO 00:50
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Mon, Dec 22 | Shandong Airlines
        US$96
        22% OFF
        US$122 US$96
      • TAO 20:20
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        PVG 22:10
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Mon, Jan 26 | Shandong Airlines
        PVG 22:05
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        TAO 23:35
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Thu, Jan 29 | Shandong Airlines
        US$96
        22% OFF
        US$122 US$96
      • TAO 21:35
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        PVG 23:15
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Mon, Jan 26 | Juneyao Airlines
        PVG 23:15
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        TAO 00:50
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Mon, Feb 2 | Shandong Airlines
        US$96
        22% OFF
        US$122 US$96
      • TAO 07:20
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        PVG 08:55
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Mon, Dec 22 | China Eastern Airlines
        PVG 07:15
        1h 45m
        Nonstop
        TAO 09:00
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Wed, Dec 24 | Juneyao Airlines
        US$97
        21% OFF
        US$122 US$97
      • TAO 06:25
        1h 55m
        Nonstop
        SHA 08:20
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 16 | China Eastern Airlines
        PVG 07:15
        1h 45m
        Nonstop
        TAO 09:00
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Thu, Dec 18 | Juneyao Airlines
        US$97
        21% OFF
        US$122 US$97
      • TAO 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA Invalid Date
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 16 | Normal Airline
        SHA 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        TAO 16:00
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Thu, Dec 18 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        TAO 21:35
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        PVG 23:15
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Mon, Dec 15 | Juneyao Airlines
        US$46 US$59
        23% OFF
        23% OFF
        US$59 US$46
      • TAO 21:35
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        PVG 23:15
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Wed, Dec 17 | Juneyao Airlines
        US$46 US$59
        23% OFF
        23% OFF
        US$59 US$46
      • TAO 21:35
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        PVG 23:15
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 18 | Juneyao Airlines
        US$46 US$59
        23% OFF
        23% OFF
        US$59 US$46
      • TAO 21:35
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        PVG 23:15
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Mon, Dec 22 | Juneyao Airlines
        US$46
        23% OFF
        US$59 US$46
      • TAO 21:35
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        PVG 23:15
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Wed, Dec 24 | Juneyao Airlines
        US$46
        23% OFF
        US$59 US$46
      • TAO 21:35
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        PVG 23:15
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 25 | Juneyao Airlines
        US$46
        23% OFF
        US$59 US$46
      • TAO 21:35
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        PVG 23:15
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Sat, Dec 27 | Juneyao Airlines
        US$46
        23% OFF
        US$59 US$46
      • TAO 21:35
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        PVG 23:15
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Tue, Jan 20 | Juneyao Airlines
        US$47
        22% OFF
        US$59 US$47
      • TAO 21:35
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        PVG 23:15
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Thu, Jan 1 | Juneyao Airlines
        US$47
        21% OFF
        US$59 US$47
      • TAO 21:35
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        PVG 23:15
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Fri, Jan 9 | Juneyao Airlines
        US$47
        21% OFF
        US$59 US$47
      • TAO 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA Invalid Date
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 16 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Qingdao to Shanghai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Qingdao to Shanghai Flight Details

The distance between Qingdao and Shanghai is about 581.72 km. The average flying time from Qingdao to Shanghai is around 1 hour 40 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 priceUS$46
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$88
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance581.72 km
Average flight time1 hour 40 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines

When is the cheapest time to book flights from Qingdao to Shanghai?

The cheapest time to fly from Qingdao to Shanghai: Dec 14 to Dec 21 — one-way prices start at US$45.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Juneyao Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$46 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. TAO to PVG on Mon, Dec 15), while Juneyao Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$88 departing on Thu, Dec 18 and returning on Mon, Dec 22.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Qingdao to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Shandong Airlines Juneyao Airlines China Southern Airlines 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 40 minutes to fly from Qingdao to Shanghai.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Qingdao to Shanghai 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 Qingdao to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Southern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CZ9467 (20:25) Shanghai Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- FM9230 (16:21) Air China: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CA4737 (15:35)
  • To find best deals on flights from Qingdao to Shanghai, 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 Mon, Dec 15, with one-way flights priced at just US$46.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Juneyao 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 Shanghai travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Qingdao to Shanghai is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Qingdao to Shanghai on December 27, 2025 with Juneyao Airlines, with prices starting at US$45.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (TAO-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Qingdao is 0h.
  • 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.

Flight from Qingdao (TAO) to Shanghai (SHA)

Shanghai is China’s biggest, richest, busiest, and vibrant city. It is the world’s most populated city with more than 24 million people. Shanghai is famously known as “Oriental Paris”. It has the world’s largest seaports and is China’s major commercial and industrial center. Regarded as a center of commerce between the west and the east, it has now become a multinational hub of finance and business.

Tip: The best time to visit Shanghai is from October to November if you want to enjoy water towns, The Bund and scenery in comfortable weather.

Flying to Shanghai

Shanghai has two international airports, Shanghai Pudong International Airport that handles 60% of flights and is a major aviation hub, and Hongqiao International Airport caters to the remaining 40% of the flights.

The flight time is approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Around 47 flights fly from Qingdao to Shanghai every day of which, 6 are direct flights to Shanghai and the remaining 41 are connecting flights on this route. China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China Airlines, Shandong Air are the most preferred airlines on this flight route.

China Eastern Airlines provides 60% of the non-stop flights between Qingdao and Shanghai flights and also offers the cheapest flight from Qingdao to Shanghai.

Tip: The prices of the tickets vary based on the day and time of Qingdao – Shanghai flight booking. Based on the data collected, the best days to book Qingdao to Shanghai flights are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

Accommodation and Tourist Attraction

For budget accommodation, check Xujihui, Pudong, and Former French Concession Area. For nightlife lovers, The Bund is an ideal option.

Shanghai features various architectural styles like Shikumen and Art Deco, popular tourist attractions such as modern ever-expanding skylines, historical landmarks, Shanghai's Promenade: The Bund, Shanghai Happy Valley, Shanghai Acrobatics, Madame Tussauds Shanghai, Yu Garden, City God Temple, Shanghai Tower, China Pavilion, Jade Buddha Temple, and Shanghai World Financial Center.

Tip: Two days are sufficient to see tourist attractions in Shanghai. You can spend exploring neighboring towns such as Hangzhou and Suzhou (no visa required to visit these cities). These are leisurely cities with beautiful scenery and ancient cultures. You can reach these cities in one hour on a bullet train from Shanghai.

Food and Shopping

Eat like a local to enjoy cultural and authentic food. Shanghai has an abundance of food and shopping choices. The cuisines are diverse as its history and architecture. Red, shiny, and sweet – define Shanghai's local cuisine with sugar being the main ingredient.

Shanghai is a shopper’s paradise. Nanjing Road and Huaihai Road are the main shopping streets that offer branded international items. The brands are more expensive than elsewhere, but the choices are many.

Tip: High-quality items, as well as nearly spot-on copies of famous brands, are available. Be extra cautious to differentiate original from a fake.

 Commuting and Language/ Culture

High-speed trains and flights connect to Shanghai from most cities. Metro is the second choice as it is fast and cheap. 12 subway lines link the city making it easier to travel to the top destinations and hubs. The city has over 50,000 taxies and a highly developed network of public transportation.

The language spoken is Wu Chinese, but the traditional language is Shanghainese spoken by about 14 million people. People also speak good English in Shanghai.

If you are planning to visit Shanghai to witness the blend of history, tradition, and modernity, Trip.com is just a click away. We make your trip economical, hassle-free, memorable and enjoyable. 

Visit our app today to know more about cheap flights from Qingdao and Shanghai. Trip.com with its 24/7 customer support can assist you to plan the perfect trip with great deals and offers. Combine your Qingdao – Shanghai flight booking with the discount hotel to avail of the biggest savings and great travel deal.

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