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June 21 - June 23

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Best

PVG - Qingdao

$209

$124

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June 20 - June 23

Best

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PVG - Qingdao

$209

$126

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June 20 - June 26

Earliest

PVG - Qingdao

$187

$129

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June 20 - June 24

Earliest

PVG - Qingdao

$207

$129

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June 20 - June 28

Earliest

PVG - Qingdao

$182

$129

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June 20 - June 29

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PVG - Qingdao

$181

$129

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June 20 - June 25

Earliest

PVG - Qingdao

$198

$129

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June 20 - June 27

Earliest

PVG - Qingdao

$187

$129

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June 20 - June 30

Earliest

PVG - Qingdao

$176

$129

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June 24 - June 27

PVG - Qingdao

$196

$131

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Insights for flights from Shanghai to Qingdao

Fares for flights from Shanghai to Qingdao typically range from $190–$289, with a median of $247. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and 39% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Shanghai to Qingdao.

A typical journey from Shanghai to Qingdao takes about 3h 10m, including any connections. This route covers a distance of 571 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Qingdao, July stands out with a median fare of $170. August is also a budget-friendly option, with a median fare of $171, closely followed by October at $172.

For travelers flying from Shanghai to Qingdao, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with 95.4% of recent fares being direct flights. This high percentage of direct options means you are very likely to find a non-stop journey for this route.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Qingdao

Regular price: $166 - $241

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to Qingdao is $166 to $241. The current lowest deal is $124 with Antinea Airlines for travel from Jun 21-Jun 23.

now $124

Low $166

High $241

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Qingdao

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Qingdao is July, with a median price of $170. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $383. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $170

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $383

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Direct flights from Shanghai to Qingdao

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Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Qingdao

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Qingdao

Shanghai (PVG) - Qingdao (TAO)

China Southern Airlines

$208

$254

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Qingdao

Shanghai (PVG) - Qingdao (TAO)

China Eastern Airlines

$210

$203

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Qingdao

Shanghai (PVG) - Qingdao (TAO)

China Eastern Airlines

$208

$213

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Qingdao

Shanghai (SHA) - Qingdao (TAO)

China Eastern Airlines

$246

$147

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Qingdao

Shanghai (PVG) - Qingdao (TAO)

Antinea Airlines

$187

$156

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Qingdao

Shanghai (PVG) - Qingdao (TAO)

China Eastern Airlines

$209

$158

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Shanghai to Qingdao

1 night

Jun 19 - Jun 20

$246 → $147

40%

2 nights

Jun 21 - Jun 23

$209 → $124

41%

3 nights

Jun 20 - Jun 23

$209 → $126

40%

4 nights

Jun 20 - Jun 24

$207 → $129

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Qingdao

Shanghai - Qingdao route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Shanghai to Qingdao are below the typical level at $124.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July offers the lowest median price at $170 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 10m

The typical direct flight duration from Shanghai to Qingdao is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Antinea Airlines offers direct flights

Antinea Airlines provides direct flights for the Shanghai to Qingdao route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Antinea Airlines: 1 direct deal

Antinea Airlines has historically offered 1 direct deal for flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Historically, deals for this route appear frequently, about once a day.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport offers flights to Qingdao, often with competitive pricing for your journey.

📍 ~30 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car or metro).

💸 Flights from ~$124

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport provides an alternative option for flights to Qingdao.

📍 ~15 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car or metro).

💸 Flights from ~$129

Qingdao main airports to arrive at

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO)

Cheapest

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Shanghai to Qingdao.

📍 ~20 km from Qingdao (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$124

Airports nearby Qingdao used as alternative

Yantai Penglai (YNT)

Yantai Penglai is a major regional airport with significant domestic connectivity and offers multiple cabin classes.

📍 ~135 km from Qingdao (requires a 2-3 hour ground transfer)

💸 Flights from ~$169

Weihai Dashuibo (WEH)

Weihai Dashuibo is a well-established regional airport with decent domestic coverage and premium cabin options.

📍 ~200 km from Qingdao

💸 Flights from ~$136

Weifang (WEF)

Weifang is geographically close to Qingdao and useful for specific domestic routes, though with limited flights.

📍 ~130 km from Qingdao

💸 Flights from ~$399

Rizhao Shanzihe (RIZ)

Rizhao Shanzihe is the closest alternative airport geographically, useful for budget domestic travel.

📍 ~145 km from Qingdao

💸 Flights from ~$311

Linyi Shubuling (LYI)

Cheapest

Linyi Shubuling provides business class service and is an alternative for southern Shandong travel.

📍 ~265 km from Qingdao

💸 Flights from ~$131

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Qingdao

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$382

From PVG

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$382

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Sep 26

Qingdao, China

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$382

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Oct 18

Qingdao, China

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$387

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Sep 26

Qingdao, China

45% AI deal score

$382

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Oct 07

Qingdao, China

45% AI deal score

$382

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Oct 22

Qingdao, China

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Historically, the cheapest fares for flights from Shanghai to Qingdao are found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $201. Booking between 28 and 59 days out typically sees an average price of $221. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 0-6 days prior averaging $308, and those booked 7-13 days prior averaging $321.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Shanghai to Qingdao is considered to be $190 or less. The median price for this route historically has been around $247. Fares typically range, with 75% of prices observed being $289 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Qingdao are July, August, and October. In July, the median price was $170, while in August it was $171. October also showed a median price of $172. The annual median price for this route is $247, indicating that these months offer significant savings.

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