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 the small percentage of flights that included a stopover, travelers typically experienced 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 direct flight from Shanghai to Qingdao typically takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes, covering a distance of 571 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging around 7 hours and 30 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey, as direct flights offer a significantly shorter travel duration.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Shanghai to Qingdao are classified as frequent. This indicates that opportunities for good deals on this route appear regularly. Travelers can typically find favorable prices without an extended wait. This route is known for its consistent availability of competitive fares across the trailing 30 days.

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2026-09-15 – 2026-09-29
SHA - Qingdao
77% AI deal score
CN¥1,179
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Round trip
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CN¥745
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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¥943 - CN¥1,559

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to Qingdao is CNY943-CNY1559. The current lowest deal is CNY704 with Shandong Airlines for travel on Sep 15-Sep 29.

now CN¥704

Low CN¥943

High CN¥1,559

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 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Qingdao

Shanghai (PVG) - Qingdao (TAO)

Shandong Airlines

CN¥1,179

CN¥704

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Qingdao

Shanghai (PVG) - Qingdao (TAO)

Shandong Airlines

CN¥1,217

CN¥718

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Qingdao

Shanghai (PVG) - Qingdao (TAO)

Shandong Airlines

CN¥1,197

CN¥738

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Qingdao

Shanghai (PVG) - Qingdao (TAO)

Shandong Airlines

CN¥1,571

CN¥738

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Qingdao

Shanghai (PVG) - Qingdao (TAO)

Shandong Airlines

CN¥1,337

CN¥751

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Qingdao

Shanghai (PVG) - Qingdao (TAO)

Shandong Airlines

CN¥1,338

CN¥751

One-way

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

7 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 22

CN¥2,704 → CN¥1,630

40%

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

CN¥1,571 → CN¥771

51%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

CN¥1,555 → CN¥765

51%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

CN¥1,561 → CN¥771

51%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Qingdao

Shanghai - Qingdao route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

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

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices.

Historically, July, August, and October offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 10m.

The median flight duration for this short-haul route is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

93.1% of flights are direct.

Most flights on this route are direct, with Antinea Airlines offering direct options.

🏆 Airline highlight

Antinea Airlines offers direct flights.

Antinea Airlines has 1 direct deal available for this route from Shanghai to Qingdao.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from Shanghai to Qingdao are frequent, appearing often within 30 days.

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

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is a convenient choice for flights from Shanghai to Qingdao.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥793

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

Sep 17

Qingdao, China

75% AI deal score

$1,487

$929

Save $558

China Southern Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Sep 17

Qingdao, China

75% AI deal score

$1,509

$959

Save $550

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Sep 15

Qingdao, China

72% AI deal score

$1,330

$929

Save $401

China Southern Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Sep 16

Qingdao, China

71% AI deal score

$1,291

$924

Save $367

China Southern Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Sep 17

Qingdao, China

71% AI deal score

$1,292

$927

Save $365

China Southern Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Sep 15

Qingdao, China

67% AI deal score

$1,269

$928

Save $341

China Southern Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Sep 17

Qingdao, China

65% AI deal score

$1,184

$959

Save $225

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 16

Qingdao, China

49% AI deal score

$1,148

$959

Save $189

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 16

Qingdao, China

45% AI deal score

$372

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 08

Qingdao, China

45% AI deal score

$372

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Dec 27

Qingdao, China

45% AI deal score

$372

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Feb 21

Qingdao, China

45% AI deal score

$372

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 average prices. Across the trailing quarter, deals booked in this window averaged around $201. In contrast, booking within 7-13 days of departure saw average prices rise to approximately $321. Even last-minute bookings, within 0-6 days, had an average price of $308, indicating that earlier booking is generally more economical for this route.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Shanghai to Qingdao was considered to be $197 or less. The median price for this route during that period was $247. Prices tended to increase for a significant portion of travelers, with 75% of fares being $309 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares around the $197 mark.

Historically, July, August, and October have shown the lowest median prices for flights from Shanghai to Qingdao. During these months, the median prices were around $170, $171, and $172 respectively. While October also appeared as the most expensive month in some analyses, the annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $247. Travelers seeking the most economical options should consider flying in July or August.

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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¥943 - CN¥1,559

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to Qingdao is CNY943-CNY1559. The current lowest deal is CNY704 with Shandong Airlines for travel on Sep 15-Sep 29.

now CN¥704

Low CN¥943

High CN¥1,559

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 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Qingdao

Shanghai (PVG) - Qingdao (TAO)

Shandong Airlines

CN¥1,179

CN¥704

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Qingdao

Shanghai (PVG) - Qingdao (TAO)

Shandong Airlines

CN¥1,217

CN¥718

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Qingdao

Shanghai (PVG) - Qingdao (TAO)

Shandong Airlines

CN¥1,197

CN¥738

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Qingdao

Shanghai (PVG) - Qingdao (TAO)

Shandong Airlines

CN¥1,571

CN¥738

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Qingdao

Shanghai (PVG) - Qingdao (TAO)

Shandong Airlines

CN¥1,337

CN¥751

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Qingdao

Shanghai (PVG) - Qingdao (TAO)

Shandong Airlines

CN¥1,338

CN¥751

One-way

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

7 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 22

CN¥2,704 → CN¥1,630

40%

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

CN¥1,571 → CN¥771

51%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

CN¥1,555 → CN¥765

51%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

CN¥1,561 → CN¥771

51%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Qingdao

Shanghai - Qingdao route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

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

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices.

Historically, July, August, and October offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 10m.

The median flight duration for this short-haul route is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

93.1% of flights are direct.

Most flights on this route are direct, with Antinea Airlines offering direct options.

🏆 Airline highlight

Antinea Airlines offers direct flights.

Antinea Airlines has 1 direct deal available for this route from Shanghai to Qingdao.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from Shanghai to Qingdao are frequent, appearing often within 30 days.

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

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is a convenient choice for flights from Shanghai to Qingdao.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥793

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

$372

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 08

Qingdao, China

45% AI deal score

$372

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Dec 27

Qingdao, China

45% AI deal score

$372

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Feb 21

Qingdao, China

45% AI deal score

$372

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 are above the typical level.

Fly in July for the best prices.

Direct flights take 3h 10m.

93.1% of flights are direct.

Antinea Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent 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

Sep 17

Sep 17

Sep 15

Sep 16

Sep 17

Sep 15

Sep 17

Oct 16

Oct 16

Oct 08

Dec 27

Feb 21

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 are above the typical level.

Fly in July for the best prices.

Direct flights take 3h 10m.

93.1% of flights are direct.

Antinea Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent 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

Sep 17

Sep 17

Sep 15

Sep 16

Sep 17

Sep 15

Sep 17

Oct 16

Oct 16

Oct 08

Dec 27

Feb 21

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?