Cheapest airlines flights from Shanghai to Qingdao

Fly from Shanghai to Qingdao with 11 carriers, including China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines, and Juneyao Airlines. Juneyao Airlines offers the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Qingdao.
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Non stop flights available! Find direct flights from Shanghai to Qingdao for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from US$41 or round trip tickets from US$88.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Shanghai to Qingdao Flight Information

The distance between Shanghai and Qingdao is approximately 581.72 km. On average, a flight from Shanghai to Qingdao takes around 1 hour 38 minutes. The most popular month to fly to Qingdao is July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$41
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$88
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance581.72 km
Average flight time1 hour 38 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines

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

Best time for cheap flights from Shanghai to Qingdao are between Nov 16 and Nov 23 with one way fares from US$42

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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

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to Qingdao?

    At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Qingdao with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Shandong 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 38 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 184 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Qingdao. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air China: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CA3249 (19:00) Xiamen Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MF7662 (07:17) Sichuan Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 3U4431 (07:17)
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Qingdao is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Qingdao on November 17, 2025 with Qingdao Airlines, with prices starting at US$42.
  • 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 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 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.