A Shenzhen Airlines plane parked on the tarmac at Shenzhen Airport. — flights from Qingdao to Shenzhen
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Flights from Qingdao to Shenzhen

Nonstop flights from Qingdao (TAO) to Shenzhen (SZX) take about 2h 33m (1,642 km). Shenzhen Airlines, Donghai Airlines and China Southern Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $118 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Shenzhen

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

A Shenzhen Airlines plane parked on the tarmac at Shenzhen Airport. — arriving in Shenzhen

Airport transfer

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Airlines flying Qingdao to Shenzhen

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

✈ Shenzhen Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Donghai Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ China Southern Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ China Easternnonstop fare seen

Qingdao to Shenzhen fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $118 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$12831 Oct 2026 · Donghai Airlines—
Nov 2026$11828 Nov 2026 · Shenzhen Airlines—
Dec 2026$12910 Dec 2026 · Shenzhen Airlines—
Mar 2027$2968 Mar 2027 · China Eastern—
Jun 2027$29830 Jun 2027 · China Eastern—

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $118 for November 2026, $129 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Qingdao to Shenzhen, 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 — Qingdao to Shenzhen flights

How long is the flight from Qingdao to Shenzhen?
A nonstop flight from Qingdao (TAO) to Shenzhen (SZX) takes about 2h 33m, covering 1,642 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 Qingdao from Shenzhen by air?
The great-circle distance between Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is 1,642 km (1,020 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Qingdao to Shenzhen?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the TAO–SZX route include Shenzhen Airlines, Donghai Airlines, China Southern Airlines and China Eastern. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Qingdao to Shenzhen cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on TAO–SZX was $118 USD with Shenzhen Airlines (nonstop), departing 28 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 Qingdao to Shenzhen?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $118 one-way, against $298 for June 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Qingdao to Shenzhen?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Shenzhen 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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