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Flights from Chengdu to Qingdao

Nonstop flights from Chengdu (CTU) to Qingdao (TAO) take about 2h 32m (1,628 km). Air China flies it. Lowest fare seen: $113 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Chengdu to Qingdao

Carriers on CTU–TAO according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Air Chinanonstop fare seen

Chengdu to Qingdao fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $97 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$9723 Oct 2026—
Nov 2026$11323 Nov 2026 · Air China—
Feb 2027$15827 Feb 2027—

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $97 in October 2026, against $158 at best later on.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Chengdu to Qingdao, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Chengdu to Qingdao flights

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Qingdao?
A nonstop flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Qingdao (TAO) takes about 2h 32m, covering 1,628 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Chengdu from Qingdao by air?
The great-circle distance between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport is 1,628 km (1,012 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Chengdu to Qingdao?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CTU–TAO route include Air China. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Chengdu to Qingdao cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CTU–TAO was $113 USD with Air China (nonstop), departing 23 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chengdu to Qingdao?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $97 one-way, against $158 for February 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from China to Qingdao?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Qingdao visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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