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Shanghai to Qingdao Flight Information

The approximate distance between Shanghai and Qingdao is 581.72 km. Average flight time from Shanghai to Qingdao is around 1 hour 39 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand hits its peak in July. The cheapest month to book flights is October.

Cheapest one-way
US$58
Shandong Airlines Shandong Airlines SHA-TAO 1h 25m · Nonstop Wed, Aug 26
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Cheapest round-trip
US$115
Juneyao Airlines Juneyao Airlines SHA-TAO 1h 40m · Nonstop Tue, Aug 25 - Sat, Aug 29
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When to fly
March
Cheapest
July
Peak season
Route details
581.72 km
Flight distance
1h 39m
Average flight time

Search for direct flights from Shanghai to Qingdao in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$58, and round-trip direct flights start at US$115.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 07:15
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        TAO 08:55
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Tue, Aug 25 | Juneyao Airlines
        TAO 22:35
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        PVG 00:10
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Sat, Aug 29 | Suparna Airlines
        US$115 US$161
        28% off
        28% off
        US$161 US$115
      • PVG 22:40
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        TAO 00:05
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Tue, Aug 25 | Shandong Airlines
        TAO 22:35
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        PVG 00:10
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Sat, Aug 29 | Suparna Airlines
        US$115 US$161
        28% off
        28% off
        US$161 US$115
      • PVG 22:40
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        TAO 00:05
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Wed, Aug 26 | Shandong Airlines
        TAO 07:30
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        SHA 09:10
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Sun, Aug 30 | Shandong Airlines
        US$116 US$161
        28% off
        28% off
        US$161 US$116
      • SHA 22:25
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        TAO 00:05
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Sat, Aug 29 | Shandong Airlines
        TAO 07:30
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        SHA 09:10
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Mon, Aug 31 | Shandong Airlines
        US$116
        28% off
        US$161 US$116
      • PVG 22:05
        2h
        Nonstop
        TAO 00:05
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Sun, Sep 13 | Shandong Airlines
        TAO 07:30
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        SHA 09:10
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 15 | Shandong Airlines
        US$116
        28% off
        US$161 US$116
      • PVG 22:05
        1h 45m
        Nonstop
        TAO 23:50
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Tue, Sep 1 | Shandong Airlines
        TAO 22:35
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        PVG 00:10
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 8 | Suparna Airlines
        US$116
        28% off
        US$161 US$116
      • SHA 22:25
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        TAO 00:05
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Mon, Aug 31 | Shandong Airlines
        TAO 07:30
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        SHA 09:10
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 2 | Shandong Airlines
        US$116
        28% off
        US$161 US$116
      • PVG 22:05
        2h
        Nonstop
        TAO 00:05
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Wed, Sep 2 | Shandong Airlines
        TAO 22:35
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        PVG 00:10
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Sat, Sep 5 | Suparna Airlines
        US$116
        28% off
        US$161 US$116
      • PVG 21:10
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        TAO 22:40
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Mon, Sep 14 | Shandong Airlines
        TAO 07:30
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        SHA 09:10
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Mon, Sep 21 | Shandong Airlines
        US$116
        28% off
        US$161 US$116
      • PVG 06:40
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        TAO 08:20
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Thu, Aug 27 | Juneyao Airlines
        TAO 07:30
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        SHA 09:10
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 1 | Shandong Airlines
        US$117
        27% off
        US$161 US$117
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        TAO 14:00
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Sat, Aug 15 | Normal Airline
        TAO 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        SHA 16:00
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Mon, Aug 17 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 22:40
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        TAO 00:05
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Wed, Aug 26 | Shandong Airlines
        US$58 US$80
        28% off
        28% off
        US$80 US$58
      • SHA 22:25
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        TAO 00:05
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Sat, Aug 29 | Shandong Airlines
        US$58 US$80
        28% off
        28% off
        US$80 US$58
      • PVG 22:40
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        TAO 00:05
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Sun, Aug 30 | Shandong Airlines
        US$58 US$80
        28% off
        28% off
        US$80 US$58
      • SHA 22:25
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        TAO 00:05
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Mon, Aug 31 | Shandong Airlines
        US$58
        28% off
        US$80 US$58
      • PVG 22:05
        1h 45m
        Nonstop
        TAO 23:50
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Tue, Sep 1 | Shandong Airlines
        US$58
        28% off
        US$80 US$58
      • PVG 22:05
        2h
        Nonstop
        TAO 00:05
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Wed, Sep 2 | Shandong Airlines
        US$58
        28% off
        US$80 US$58
      • PVG 22:05
        2h
        Nonstop
        TAO 00:05
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Sun, Sep 6 | Shandong Airlines
        US$58
        28% off
        US$80 US$58
      • PVG 22:05
        1h 45m
        Nonstop
        TAO 23:50
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Tue, Sep 8 | Shandong Airlines
        US$58
        28% off
        US$80 US$58
      • PVG 22:05
        2h
        Nonstop
        TAO 00:05
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Wed, Sep 9 | Shandong Airlines
        US$58
        28% off
        US$80 US$58
      • PVG 22:05
        2h
        Nonstop
        TAO 00:05
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Sun, Sep 13 | Shandong Airlines
        US$58
        28% off
        US$80 US$58
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        TAO 14:00
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Sat, Aug 15 | Normal Airline
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Popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Qingdao

You can pick from 12 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Qingdao including Shandong Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, with Shandong Airlines serving cheapest direct ticket on this route.
Shandong Airlines logo Shandong Airlines
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
Sichuan Airlines logo Sichuan Airlines
Air China logo Air China
Shenzhen Airlines logo Shenzhen Airlines
China Express Airlines logo China Express Airlines
Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
Tibet Airlines logo Tibet Airlines
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 Trends on Flights from Shanghai to Qingdao

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

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

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

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 US$58 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to TAO on Wed, Aug 26), while Juneyao Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$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 about 1 hour 39 minutes to fly from Shanghai 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 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 167 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Qingdao. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Shanghai Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- FM9229 (07:03) Shenzhen Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- ZH2646 (18:17) China Express Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- G56474 (21:27)
  • 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 Wed, Aug 26, with one-way flights priced at just US$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.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • 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 30, 2026 with Shandong Airlines, with prices starting at US$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 US$121. 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 US$212. 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Shanghai to Qingdao

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Suparna Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Shanghai to Qingdao, with fares starting at US$85.

US$74
US$85
US$97
US$109
US$120
Suparna Airlines
US$85
Suparna Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
US$89
Juneyao Airlines
Shanghai Airlines
US$90
Shanghai Airlines
China Southern Airlines
US$96
China Southern Airlines
Shandong Airlines
US$104
Shandong Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
US$120
China Eastern Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Shanghai to Qingdao?

Total flights from Shanghai 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 Eastern Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Shanghai to Qingdao, with 97 flights per week.

43
61
79
97
China Eastern Airlines
97
China Eastern Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines
75
Shenzhen Airlines
Air China
68
Air China
Tibet Airlines
61
Tibet Airlines
China Express Airlines
61
China Express Airlines
Shandong Airlines
61
Shandong Airlines

How many flights fly from Shanghai to Qingdao daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Shanghai 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 Shanghai to Qingdao is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Sunday.

413
352
290
229
Highest
302
Mon
355
Tue
335
Wed
337
Thu
413
Fri
370
Sat
290
Sun

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