Cheap flights from Qingdao to Shanghai

One-way fares from $60 · TAO → SHA · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Shanghai → Qingdao
Cheapest fare
$60

China Eastern · Fri, Nov 20

Cheapest month
November

from $60

Direct flights
Yes

China Eastern, Suparna Airlines, Juneyao Airlines + 2 more

Flight time
1h 30m

550 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Qingdao to Shanghai

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $60
  2. December 2026 $65
  3. January 2027 $91
  4. March 2027 $122
  5. June 2027 $183
  6. August 2027 $180

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

China Eastern
Depart07:15 Fri, Nov 20TAO → SHA 1h 40m · Direct
$60one way, per person
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China Eastern
Depart07:25 Sat, Nov 14TAO → PVG 1h 30m · Direct
$71one way, per person
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China Eastern
Depart07:15 Fri, Nov 13TAO → SHA 1h 40m · Direct
$73one way, per person
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China Eastern
Depart07:15 Sun, Nov 22TAO → SHA 1h 40m · Direct
$73one way, per person
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China Eastern
Depart07:15 Wed, Nov 25TAO → SHA 1h 40m · Direct
$73one way, per person
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China Eastern
Depart06:40 Thu, Nov 12TAO → SHA 1h 40m · Direct
$74one way, per person
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China Eastern
Depart07:25 Tue, Nov 17TAO → PVG 1h 30m · Direct
$79one way, per person
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Shandong Airlines
Depart08:30 Sun, Nov 8TAO → PVG 1h 35m · Direct
$83one way, per person
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About flights from Qingdao to Shanghai

Qingdao (TAO) and Shanghai (SHA) are about 550 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 30m, and recent direct fares were with China Eastern, Suparna Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Shandong Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $60, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Qingdao to Shanghai?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $60 with China Eastern, departing Friday, November 20, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $60 to $183.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Qingdao to Shanghai?

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $60 one way.

Are there direct flights from Qingdao to Shanghai?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with China Eastern, Suparna Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Shandong Airlines.

How long is the flight from Qingdao to Shanghai?

A direct flight takes about 1h 30m. Qingdao and Shanghai are around 550 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Qingdao to Shanghai?

Recent fares on this route were with China Eastern, Suparna Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Shandong Airlines.

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