What percentage of Qingdao to Osaka flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 46.8% of flights from Qingdao to Osaka were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This data reflects trends observed over a 90-day period.

How many hours is the flight from Qingdao to Osaka?

The typical direct flight from Qingdao to Osaka has a median duration of 2 hours and 25 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases to 5 hours and 10 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 1363 kilometers.

Are there frequent deals on flights from Qingdao to Osaka?

Historically, deals on flights from Qingdao to Osaka have been regular. On average, approximately 0.47 deals per day were observed over a 30-day window. This indicates a consistent, though not daily, availability of deals for this route.

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August 12 - August 22

Cheapest

Best

TAO - Osaka

$294

$339

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August 18 - August 25

Best

TAO - Osaka

$317

$340

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August 3 - August 20

TAO - Osaka

$279

$342

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August 12 - August 31

TAO - Osaka

$277

$344

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August 3 - August 13

Best

TAO - Osaka

$300

$348

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July 13 - July 21

Earliest

TAO - Osaka

$313

$349

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August 28 - September 9

TAO - Osaka

$285

$349

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August 28 - September 7

TAO - Osaka

$292

$350

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August 19 - August 26

Best

TAO - Osaka

$317

$351

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August 28 - September 14

TAO - Osaka

$279

$356

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Qingdao to Osaka: Overview

Insights for flights from Qingdao to Osaka

When looking for cheap flights from Qingdao to Osaka, you'll find that May is typically the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of $209. July also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $217, followed by June at $230. These months present the best opportunities for securing lower prices on this route.

Fares for flights from Qingdao to Osaka typically range from $231–$354, with a median of $255. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, suggesting a favorable time to consider booking. Currently, 8% of recent fares on this route are classified as a good price, indicating that while deals are available, they are not exceedingly common.

A meaningful share of itineraries between Qingdao and Osaka are non-stop, with 46.8% of recent fares being direct flights from Qingdao to Osaka. For the remaining itineraries, most connect at least once, with the typical number of connections being one. This offers travelers flexibility in choosing between direct convenience and potentially varied pricing on connecting routes.

A typical journey from Qingdao to Osaka takes approximately 4h 50m including connections. This duration accounts for both direct flights and those with one or more stopovers, providing a realistic expectation for the total travel time. The route covers a distance of 1,363 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Qingdao to Osaka

Regular price: $249 - $378

Prices for flights from Qingdao to Osaka are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 249 USD and 378 USD. The current lowest deal is 339 USD with T'way Air, for travel from Aug 12-Aug 22.

now $339

Low $249

High $378

The cheapest time to fly from Qingdao to Osaka

The cheapest month to fly from TAO to OSA is May, with a median price of $209. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $395. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $209

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $395

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Direct flights from Qingdao to Osaka

Shandong Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Qingdao to Osaka

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

TAO - Osaka

Qingdao (TAO) - Osaka (KIX)

Coyne Aviation

$330

$370

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

TAO - Osaka

Qingdao (TAO) - Osaka (KIX)

Coyne Aviation

$373

$389

One-way

Mon, Jul 13

⌛ Last-Minute

TAO - Osaka

Qingdao (TAO) - Osaka (KIX)

T'way Air

$304

$349

One-way

Mon, Jul 13

⌛ Last-Minute

TAO - Osaka

Qingdao (TAO) - Osaka (KIX)

Korean Air

$332

$484

One-way

Thu, Jul 16

⌛ Last-Minute

TAO - Osaka

Qingdao (TAO) - Osaka (KIX)

T'way Air

$310

$378

One-way

Fri, Jul 24

⌛ Last-Minute

TAO - Osaka

Qingdao (TAO) - Osaka (KIX)

T'way Air

$295

$400

One-way

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

11 nights

Jan 12 - Jan 23

$462 → $386

16%

2 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 3

$448 → $385

14%

7 nights

Jan 13 - Jan 20

$454 → $448

7 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 8

$385 → $380

Popular Airports to fly from Qingdao to Osaka

Qingdao - Osaka route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Qingdao to Osaka are below the typical level, with 8% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

May is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $209.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 50m

The median flight duration for this route is 4 hours 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

46.8% of recent deals are for direct flights

46.8% of recent deals are for direct flights, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Shandong Airlines offers direct flights

Shandong Airlines is one airline offering direct flights for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Qingdao to Osaka appear regularly, about 0.47 deals per day.

Qingdao main airports to depart from

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO)

Cheapest

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport is a good option for flights from Qingdao to Osaka.

📍 ~50 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$294

Osaka main airports to arrive at

Kansai International (KIX)

Cheapest

Kansai International Airport is a good choice for flights from Qingdao to Osaka.

📍 ~40 km from Osaka (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$294

Itami (ITM)

Itami Airport offers another option for your arrival in Osaka from Qingdao.

📍 ~15 km from Osaka (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$386

Airports nearby Osaka used as alternative

Kobe (UKB)

Kobe Airport is a useful alternative arrival airport due to its proximity to Osaka city center.

📍 ~30 km from Osaka (reachable by train)

💸 Flights from ~$369

Chubu Centrair International (NGO)

Chubu Centrair International Airport is a major international gateway with extensive routes.

📍 ~135 km from Osaka (reachable by Shinkansen and local train)

💸 Flights from ~$372

Okayama (OKJ)

Okayama Airport is well-connected to Osaka via the Sanyo Shinkansen line for domestic and regional flights.

📍 ~150 km from Osaka (reachable by Shinkansen)

💸 Flights from ~$420

Takamatsu (TAK)

Cheapest

Takamatsu Airport offers stable domestic service and some international routes to major Asian hubs.

📍 ~155 km from Osaka (reachable by train or highway bus)

💸 Flights from ~$360

Tokushima (TKS)

Tokushima Airport is the closest airport on Shikoku island to Osaka with direct highway bus connections.

📍 ~90 km from Osaka (reachable by highway bus)

💸 Flights from ~$380

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Osaka

Osaka, Japan

46% AI deal score

$858

From TAO

Elite

Aug 28

Osaka, Japan

46% AI deal score

$858

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Osaka

Historically, the best prices for flights from Qingdao to Osaka are found when booking between 7 and 13 days in advance, with an average price of $186. Booking 14-27 days out also showed an average price of $186. Prices tend to increase for bookings further out, with flights booked 28-59 days in advance averaging $269, and those booked 60+ days out averaging $307. These trends are based on a 90-day analysis window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Qingdao to Osaka is considered to be $231 or less. The median price for this route was $255, with 75% of prices observed at $354 or less. These price thresholds are based on a 90-day analysis.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly from Qingdao to Osaka, with a median price of $209. July also offers competitive prices, with a median of $217. The annual median price for this route is $255, based on a 270-day analysis window.

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