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

Historically, a significant majority of flights from Shanghai to Qingdao are non-stop. Approximately 93.1% of flights on this route have been direct. For the small percentage of flights that do include stopovers, travelers typically experience one stop. This indicates that direct flights are the predominant option for this route.

How many hours is the flight from Shanghai to Qingdao?

The typical direct flight from Shanghai to Qingdao has a duration of 1 hour and 40 minutes, covering a distance of 571 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median flight time is considerably longer, averaging around 7 hours and 30 minutes. Travelers should plan accordingly based on whether they choose a direct or connecting flight option.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Shanghai to Qingdao come up frequently. This route is consistently observed to offer good value for travelers. Across the trailing 30 days, deals for this route have been readily available, making it a reliable option for finding economical fares. Travelers can typically expect to find favorable prices with regularity.

Flights From Shanghai

To Qingdao

Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Qingdao

Browse current best options from Shanghai. Become a member to unlock all deals and get alerts when new deals appear.

Deals from

Shanghai

RatePunk searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Qingdao

Prices updated 2 days ago

405 airlines compared

80%+ AI score for best value

Fares are subject to change and may not be available for all dates. (Data last updated Jul 26, 2026.)

Today’s best flight deals from Shanghai to Qingdao

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Shanghai to Qingdao

2026-08-18 – 2026-08-29
SHA - Qingdao
71% AI deal score
CN¥1,136
CN¥834
Round trip
2026-08-14 – 2026-08-23
SHA - Qingdao
72% AI deal score
CN¥1,186
CN¥840
Round trip
2026-08-12 – 2026-08-15
SHA - Qingdao
74% AI deal score
CN¥1,338
CN¥840
Round trip
2026-08-24 – 2026-08-27
SHA - Qingdao
73% AI deal score
CN¥1,298
CN¥840
Round trip
2026-08-23 – 2026-08-27
SHA - Qingdao
73% AI deal score
CN¥1,297
CN¥840
Round trip
2026-08-17 – 2026-08-23
SHA - Qingdao
73% AI deal score
CN¥1,259
CN¥840
Round trip
2026-08-24 – 2026-08-25
SHA - Qingdao
73% AI deal score
CN¥1,304
CN¥840
Round trip
2026-08-17 – 2026-08-27
SHA - Qingdao
71% AI deal score
CN¥1,155
CN¥840
Round trip
2026-08-17 – 2026-08-20
SHA - Qingdao
74% AI deal score
CN¥1,324
CN¥840
Round trip
2026-08-18 – 2026-08-25
SHA - Qingdao
73% AI deal score
CN¥1,258
CN¥840
Round trip

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, fares typically range from $197 to $309, with a median price 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, suggesting frequent opportunities to find favorable prices.

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

When flying from Shanghai to Qingdao, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with 93.1% of recent fares being direct flights. For the few itineraries that do include connections, travelers typically experience one stopover.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Qingdao

Regular price: CN¥1,041 - CN¥1,679

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

The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to Qingdao is CNY1041 to CNY1679. The current lowest deal is CNY833 with China Eastern Airlines for travel from Aug 13-Aug 20.

now CN¥833

Low CN¥1,041

High CN¥1,679

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

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Qingdao

Shanghai (SHA) - Qingdao (TAO)

Shandong Airlines

CN¥1,473

CN¥1,009

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Qingdao

Shanghai (SHA) - Qingdao (TAO)

Shandong Airlines

CN¥1,479

CN¥1,063

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Qingdao

Shanghai (SHA) - Qingdao (TAO)

Shandong Airlines

CN¥1,695

CN¥1,131

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Qingdao

Shanghai (SHA) - Qingdao (TAO)

Shandong Airlines

CN¥1,725

CN¥1,233

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Qingdao

Shanghai (PVG) - Qingdao (TAO)

Antinea Airlines

CN¥1,523

CN¥1,029

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Qingdao

Shanghai (PVG) - Qingdao (TAO)

Antinea Airlines

CN¥1,456

CN¥1,077

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 5

CN¥1,695 → CN¥1,131

33%

2 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 21

CN¥1,345 → CN¥847

37%

4 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 21

CN¥1,351 → CN¥847

37%

3 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 22

CN¥1,336 → CN¥840

37%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Qingdao

Shanghai - Qingdao route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from SHA to TAO are above the typical level, with a median price of $247.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July offers the lowest median price at $170 for flights from SHA to TAO.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 10m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

93.1% of flights are direct

Most flights on this route are direct, with frequent deals available over the last 30 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

Antinea Airlines offers direct flights

Antinea Airlines provides direct flight options for the Shanghai to Qingdao route.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking in July, August, or October

These months historically offer the lowest median prices for flights from Shanghai to Qingdao.

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

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 useful alternative with strong regional connectivity within Shandong province.

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,206

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Qingdao

45% AI deal score

$382

From PVG

Elite

Jul 25

Qingdao, China

45% AI deal score

$382

From PVG

Elite

Sep 26

Qingdao, China

45% AI deal score

$382

From PVG

Elite

Oct 18

Qingdao, China

45% AI deal score

$387

$382

Save $5

From PVG

Elite

Sep 26

Qingdao, China

45% AI deal score

$382

From PVG

Elite

Oct 07

Qingdao, China

45% AI deal score

$382

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Qingdao

Historically, booking flights from Shanghai to Qingdao 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices. Across the trailing quarter, prices for flights booked within 6-0 days of departure averaged around $308. In contrast, booking 60+ days out saw an average price of $201. For those booking 28-59 days ahead, the average price was approximately $221, indicating a significant saving compared to last-minute bookings.

Historically, a good price for a flight from Shanghai to Qingdao is considered to be around $197 or less. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed across the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route was $247, while prices in the higher range could go up to $309 or more. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares at or below the $197 mark.

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, closely followed by August at $171, and October at $172. The annual median price for this route is $247, suggesting that these months provide a notable discount. Travelers looking for the most economical options should consider these months.

Related routes

More routes from Shanghai

Flights from Shanghai to Bandar Seri Begawan Flights from Shanghai to Bangkok Flights from Shanghai to Beijing Flights from Shanghai to Berlin Flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai Flights from Shanghai to Chongqing Flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou Flights from Shanghai to Pattaya Flights from Shanghai to Shymkent Flights from Shanghai to Tokyo Flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.Flights from Shanghai to Xiamen

Flights to Qingdao from other cities

Flights from Guangzhou to Qingdao Flights from Hong Kong to Qingdao Flights from London to Qingdao Flights from Singapore to Qingdao

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¥1,041 - CN¥1,679

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

The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to Qingdao is CNY1041 to CNY1679. The current lowest deal is CNY833 with China Eastern Airlines for travel from Aug 13-Aug 20.

now CN¥833

Low CN¥1,041

High CN¥1,679

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