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Flights from Shanghai to Qingdao

Nonstop flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Qingdao (TAO) take about 1h 15m (602 km). Juneyao Airlines, Shandong Airlines and China Eastern fly it. Lowest fare seen: $60 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Shanghai to Qingdao

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

✈ Juneyao Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Shandong Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ China Easternnonstop fare seen✈ China Southern Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Suparna Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Shanghai to Qingdao fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $60 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$6028 Oct 2026 · Juneyao Airlines—
Nov 2026$624 Nov 2026 · Juneyao Airlines—
Dec 2026$652 Dec 2026 · China Eastern—
Feb 2027$9320 Feb 2027 · Juneyao Airlines—
Mar 2027$9311 Mar 2027 · Juneyao Airlines—
Apr 2027$1794 Apr 2027 · China Southern Airlines—

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $60 for October 2026, $65 at best after that.

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

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Qingdao?
A nonstop flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Qingdao (TAO) takes about 1h 15m, covering 602 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 Shanghai from Qingdao by air?
The great-circle distance between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport is 602 km (374 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Qingdao?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PVG–TAO route include Juneyao Airlines, Shandong Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern Airlines and Suparna Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Shanghai to Qingdao cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PVG–TAO was $60 USD with Juneyao Airlines (nonstop), departing 28 Oct 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 Shanghai to Qingdao?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $60 one-way, against $179 for April 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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