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Flights from Shenzhen to Qingdao

Nonstop flights from Shenzhen (SZX) to Qingdao (TAO) take about 2h 33m (1,642 km). Donghai Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines and China Eastern fly it. Lowest fare seen: $117 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Shenzhen to Qingdao

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

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

Shenzhen to Qingdao fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $117 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$11726 Oct 2026—
Nov 2026$19515 Nov 2026 · Shenzhen Airlines—
Jul 2027$3226 Jul 2027 · China Eastern$301 · 1 stop6 Jul 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $117 in October 2026, against $301 at best later on.

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

How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Qingdao?
A nonstop flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Qingdao (TAO) 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 Shenzhen from Qingdao by air?
The great-circle distance between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport is 1,642 km (1,020 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Shenzhen to Qingdao?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the SZX–TAO route include Donghai Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, China Eastern and Shandong Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Shenzhen to Qingdao cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on SZX–TAO was $117 USD sold by Hainan Airlines (nonstop), departing 26 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 Shenzhen to Qingdao?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $117 one-way, against $301 for July 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Shenzhen 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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