Cheap flights from Shanghai to Qingdao

One-way fares from $54 · SHA → TAO · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Qingdao → Shanghai
Cheapest fare
$54

Shandong Airlines · Thu, Nov 5

Cheapest month
November

from $54

Direct flights
Yes

Shandong Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, China Southern Airlines + 1 more

Flight time
1h 30m

550 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Qingdao

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

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $54
  2. January 2027 $88
  3. February 2027 $105
  4. March 2027 $93
  5. June 2027 $183
  6. July 2027 $182
  7. October 2027 $169

Cheapest dates in November 2026

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

Shandong Airlines
Depart23:15 Thu, Nov 5PVG → TAO 1h 35m · Direct
$54one way, per person
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Juneyao Airlines
Depart07:20 Wed, Nov 25PVG → TAO 1h 40m · Direct
$61one way, per person
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Juneyao Airlines
Depart07:20 Sat, Nov 28PVG → TAO 1h 40m · Direct
$61one way, per person
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Juneyao Airlines
Depart07:20 Thu, Nov 12PVG → TAO 1h 40m · Direct
$64one way, per person
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Shandong Airlines
Depart23:15 Mon, Nov 16PVG → TAO 1h 35m · Direct
$65one way, per person
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Juneyao Airlines
Depart07:20 Sun, Nov 22PVG → TAO 1h 40m · Direct
$66one way, per person
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Juneyao Airlines
Depart07:20 Sun, Nov 29PVG → TAO 1h 40m · Direct
$66one way, per person
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Shanghai Airlines
Depart06:50 Fri, Nov 13SHA → TAO 1h 35m · Direct
$76one way, per person
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About flights from Shanghai to Qingdao

Shanghai (SHA) and Qingdao (TAO) are about 550 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 30m, and recent direct fares were with Shandong Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $54, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Shanghai to Qingdao?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $54 with Shandong Airlines, departing Thursday, November 5, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $54 to $183.

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

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $54 one way.

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Qingdao?

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

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Qingdao?

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

Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Qingdao?

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

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