How many flights from Shanghai to Qingdao are non-stop?

Historically, a significant majority of flights from Shanghai to Qingdao are non-stop. Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 93.1% of flights on this route were direct. For travelers with connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically one.

How many hours is the flight from Shanghai to Qingdao?

The direct flight from Shanghai to Qingdao typically takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes, covering a distance of 571 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging around 7 hours and 30 minutes. This difference highlights the efficiency of non-stop options for this route.

How often do cheap flights from Shanghai to Qingdao come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Shanghai to Qingdao are frequently available. This route is consistently observed to have competitive pricing. Travelers can typically find good deals with regularity across the trailing quarter.

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Shanghai to Qingdao: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Qingdao

A typical journey from Shanghai to Qingdao takes about 3h 10m, including any connections. This is a short-haul route, covering a distance of 571 kilometers.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Shanghai to Qingdao, prices typically range from $197–$309, with a median of $247. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and about 16% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find favorable prices.

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Qingdao is often in July, with a median fare of $170. August also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $171, followed closely by October at $172.

When flying from Shanghai to Qingdao, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with direct flights from Shanghai to Qingdao making up 93.1% of recent fares. For the few itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is one.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Qingdao

Regular price: CN¥1,993 - CN¥2,595

Prices for flights from Shanghai to Qingdao are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to Qingdao is CNY1993 to CNY2595. The current lowest deal is CNY1478 via kayak for travel from Sep 13-Sep 19.

now CN¥1,478

Low CN¥1,993

High CN¥2,595

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 CN¥170

February

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥383

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to Qingdao

Antinea Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Qingdao

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Qingdao

Shanghai (PVG) - Qingdao (TAO)

Antinea Airlines

CN¥1,145

CN¥759

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Qingdao

Shanghai (SHA) - Qingdao (TAO)

Shandong Airlines

CN¥1,099

CN¥786

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Qingdao

Shanghai (SHA) - Qingdao (TAO)

Shandong Airlines

CN¥1,099

CN¥786

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Qingdao

Shanghai (SHA) - Qingdao (TAO)

Shandong Airlines

CN¥1,099

CN¥786

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Qingdao

Shanghai (SHA) - Qingdao (TAO)

Shandong Airlines

CN¥1,492

CN¥786

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Qingdao

Shanghai (SHA) - Qingdao (TAO)

Shandong Airlines

CN¥1,099

CN¥793

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 6

CN¥3,122 → CN¥1,653

47%

6 nights

Sep 13 - Sep 19

CN¥2,472 → CN¥1,478

40%

27 nights

Sep 17 - Oct 14

CN¥2,058 → CN¥1,593

23%

7 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 19

CN¥2,154 → CN¥1,935

10%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Qingdao

Shanghai - Qingdao route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares above typical level

Recent fares for Shanghai to Qingdao are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July, August, or October for best prices

Historically, July ($170), August ($171), and October ($172) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Short-haul flights, 3h 10m median duration

Flights from Shanghai to Qingdao are short-haul, with a median duration of 3h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent direct deals available

Direct deals are frequent for this route, with 93.1% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Antinea Airlines offers direct flights

Antinea Airlines is one carrier providing direct flights on the Shanghai to Qingdao route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Shanghai to Qingdao appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is a good option for flights from Shanghai to Qingdao.

📍 ~33 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥760

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.

📍 ~22 km from Qingdao (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥760

Airports nearby Qingdao used as alternative

Yantai Penglai (YNT)

Consider Yantai Penglai as a nearby alternative, offering strong regional connectivity within Shandong province.

📍 ~135 km from Qingdao (reachable by high-speed rail and highway)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥948

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Qingdao

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Best Elite deals to Qingdao

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From PVG

Elite

Oct 23

Qingdao, China

66% AI deal score

$1,162

$894

Save $268

China Eastern Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

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Oct 22

Qingdao, China

66% AI deal score

$1,155

$899

Save $256

China Southern Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 22

Qingdao, China

66% AI deal score

$1,150

$903

Save $247

China Southern Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 11

Qingdao, China

49% AI deal score

$1,116

$954

Save $162

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 27

Qingdao, China

45% AI deal score

$371

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Sep 11

Qingdao, China

45% AI deal score

$371

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 20

Qingdao, China

45% AI deal score

$371

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 01

Qingdao, China

45% AI deal score

$371

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 01

Qingdao, China

45% AI deal score

$371

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 20

Qingdao, China

45% AI deal score

$371

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 01

Qingdao, China

45% AI deal score

$371

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 20

Qingdao, China

45% AI deal score

$371

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Qingdao

Historically, booking flights from Shanghai to Qingdao at least 60 days in advance typically yields the lowest prices. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked 60+ days out was $201. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $308. Planning ahead by 28-59 days also offered competitive fares, averaging $221.

Historically, a good price for a flight from Shanghai to Qingdao is considered to be $197 or less. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of fares observed across the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route over the same period was $247, with 75% of fares falling below $309.

Based on historical data, July, August, and October have typically offered the lowest median prices for flights from Shanghai to Qingdao. In July, the median price was $170, while August saw a median of $171. October also presented favorable pricing, with a median of $172, which was the same as the most expensive month. The annual median price for this route is $247.

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Shanghai to Qingdao: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Qingdao

A typical journey from Shanghai to Qingdao takes about 3h 10m, including any connections. This is a short-haul route, covering a distance of 571 kilometers.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Qingdao

Regular price: CN¥1,993 - CN¥2,595

Prices for flights from Shanghai to Qingdao are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to Qingdao is CNY1993 to CNY2595. The current lowest deal is CNY1478 via kayak for travel from Sep 13-Sep 19.

now CN¥1,478

Low CN¥1,993

High CN¥2,595

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Qingdao

July

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥170

February

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥383

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to Qingdao

Antinea Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Qingdao

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Qingdao

Shanghai (PVG) - Qingdao (TAO)

Antinea Airlines

CN¥1,145

CN¥759

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Qingdao

Shanghai (SHA) - Qingdao (TAO)

Shandong Airlines

CN¥1,099

CN¥786

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Qingdao

Shanghai (SHA) - Qingdao (TAO)

Shandong Airlines

CN¥1,099

CN¥786

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Qingdao

Shanghai (SHA) - Qingdao (TAO)

Shandong Airlines

CN¥1,099

CN¥786

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Qingdao

Shanghai (SHA) - Qingdao (TAO)

Shandong Airlines

CN¥1,492

CN¥786

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Qingdao

Shanghai (SHA) - Qingdao (TAO)

Shandong Airlines

CN¥1,099

CN¥793

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 6

CN¥3,122 → CN¥1,653

47%

6 nights

Sep 13 - Sep 19

CN¥2,472 → CN¥1,478

40%

27 nights

Sep 17 - Oct 14

CN¥2,058 → CN¥1,593

23%

7 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 19

CN¥2,154 → CN¥1,935

10%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Qingdao

Shanghai - Qingdao route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares above typical level

Recent fares for Shanghai to Qingdao are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July, August, or October for best prices

Historically, July ($170), August ($171), and October ($172) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Short-haul flights, 3h 10m median duration

Flights from Shanghai to Qingdao are short-haul, with a median duration of 3h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent direct deals available

Direct deals are frequent for this route, with 93.1% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Antinea Airlines offers direct flights

Antinea Airlines is one carrier providing direct flights on the Shanghai to Qingdao route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Shanghai to Qingdao appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is a good option for flights from Shanghai to Qingdao.

📍 ~33 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥760

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.

📍 ~22 km from Qingdao (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥760

Airports nearby Qingdao used as alternative

Yantai Penglai (YNT)

Consider Yantai Penglai as a nearby alternative, offering strong regional connectivity within Shandong province.

Qingdao, China

45% AI deal score

$371

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Sep 11

Qingdao, China

45% AI deal score

$371

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 20

Qingdao, China

45% AI deal score

$371

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 01

Qingdao, China

45% AI deal score

$371

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 01

Qingdao, China

45% AI deal score

$371

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 20

Qingdao, China

45% AI deal score

$371

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 01

Qingdao, China

45% AI deal score

$371

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 20

Qingdao, China

45% AI deal score

$371

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Qingdao

Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Qingdao

Today’s best flight deals from Shanghai to Qingdao

Shanghai to Qingdao: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Qingdao

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Qingdao

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Qingdao

Direct flights from Shanghai to Qingdao

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Qingdao

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

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Qingdao

Shanghai - Qingdao route insights

Recent fares above typical level

Fly in July, August, or October for best prices

Short-haul flights, 3h 10m median duration

Frequent direct deals available

Antinea Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently on this route

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Qingdao main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Qingdao used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Qingdao

Best Elite deals to Qingdao

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Oct 22

Oct 22

Oct 11

Oct 27

Sep 11

Oct 20

Oct 01

Oct 01

Oct 20

Oct 01

Oct 20

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Qingdao

How early should I book Shanghai to Qingdao flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Shanghai to Qingdao?

What's the best month to fly from Shanghai to Qingdao?

How many flights from Shanghai to Qingdao are non-stop?

How many hours is the flight from Shanghai to Qingdao?

How often do cheap flights from Shanghai to Qingdao come up?

Related routes

More routes from Shanghai

Flights to Qingdao from other cities

Shanghai to Qingdao: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Qingdao

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Qingdao

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Qingdao

Direct flights from Shanghai to Qingdao

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Qingdao

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

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Qingdao

Shanghai - Qingdao route insights

Recent fares above typical level

Fly in July, August, or October for best prices

Short-haul flights, 3h 10m median duration

Frequent direct deals available

Antinea Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently on this route

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Qingdao main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Qingdao used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Qingdao

Best Elite deals to Qingdao

Oct 23

Oct 22

Oct 22

Oct 11

Oct 27

Sep 11

Oct 20

Oct 01

Oct 01

Oct 20

Oct 01

Oct 20

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Qingdao

How early should I book Shanghai to Qingdao flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Shanghai to Qingdao?

What's the best month to fly from Shanghai to Qingdao?