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Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Shanghai to Qingdao

Choose from 5 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Qingdao, including Shandong Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Juneyao Airlines. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Juneyao Airlines.
Shandong Airlines logo Shandong Airlines
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Juneyao Airlines logo Juneyao Airlines
Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Qingdao according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Qingdao in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 84, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 173.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 15:10
        1h 45m
        Direct
        TAO 16:55
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Mon, Apr 27 | Juneyao Airlines
        TAO 22:35
        1h 50m
        Direct
        PVG 00:25
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Tue, Apr 28 | Suparna Airlines
        AU$ 173 AU$ 193
        10% off
        10% off
        AU$ 193 AU$ 173
      • PVG 06:40
        1h 55m
        Direct
        TAO 08:35
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Fri, Apr 24 | Juneyao Airlines
        TAO 22:35
        1h 50m
        Direct
        PVG 00:25
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Tue, Apr 28 | Suparna Airlines
        AU$ 177 AU$ 193
        8% off
        8% off
        AU$ 193 AU$ 177
      • PVG 07:25
        1h 40m
        Direct
        TAO 09:05
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Thu, Apr 23 | Juneyao Airlines
        TAO 06:35
        1h 45m
        Direct
        PVG 08:20
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Mon, Apr 27 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$ 177 AU$ 193
        8% off
        8% off
        AU$ 193 AU$ 177
      • PVG 22:15
        1h 35m
        Direct
        TAO 23:50
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Mon, Apr 27 | China Eastern Airlines
        TAO 22:35
        1h 50m
        Direct
        PVG 00:25
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Tue, Apr 28 | Suparna Airlines
        AU$ 177
        8% off
        AU$ 193 AU$ 177
      • PVG 07:25
        1h 40m
        Direct
        TAO 09:05
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Thu, Apr 23 | China Eastern Airlines
        TAO 22:35
        1h 50m
        Direct
        PVG 00:25
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Sat, Apr 25 | Suparna Airlines
        AU$ 179
        7% off
        AU$ 193 AU$ 179
      • PVG 07:25
        1h 40m
        Direct
        TAO 09:05
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Thu, Apr 23 | Shenzhen Airlines
        TAO 22:35
        1h 50m
        Direct
        PVG 00:25
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Sat, Apr 25 | Suparna Airlines
        AU$ 179
        7% off
        AU$ 193 AU$ 179
      • SHA 07:15
        1h 40m
        Direct
        TAO 08:55
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Fri, Apr 24 | China Eastern Airlines
        TAO 22:15
        1h 40m
        Direct
        PVG 23:55
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Wed, Apr 29 | Juneyao Airlines
        AU$ 179
        7% off
        AU$ 193 AU$ 179
      • SHA 06:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        TAO 08:30
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Fri, Apr 24 | Shanghai Airlines
        TAO 22:15
        1h 40m
        Direct
        PVG 23:55
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Wed, Apr 29 | Juneyao Airlines
        AU$ 179
        7% off
        AU$ 193 AU$ 179
      • PVG 22:05
        1h 45m
        Direct
        TAO 23:50
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Fri, May 8 | Shandong Airlines
        TAO 22:35
        1h 50m
        Direct
        PVG 00:25
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Thu, May 14 | Suparna Airlines
        AU$ 181
        6% off
        AU$ 193 AU$ 181
      • SHA 22:25
        1h 45m
        Direct
        TAO 00:10
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Mon, Apr 27 | Shandong Airlines
        TAO 22:35
        1h 50m
        Direct
        PVG 00:25
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Tue, Apr 28 | Suparna Airlines
        AU$ 181
        6% off
        AU$ 193 AU$ 181
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        TAO Invalid Date
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Fri, Apr 24 | Normal Airline
        TAO 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SHA 16:00
        Qingdao - Shanghai | Sun, Apr 26 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 07:25
        1h 40m
        Direct
        TAO 09:05
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Fri, Apr 24 | Juneyao Airlines
        AU$ 84 AU$ 98
        14% off
        14% off
        AU$ 98 AU$ 84
      • SHA 22:25
        1h 45m
        Direct
        TAO 00:10
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Thu, May 7 | Shandong Airlines
        AU$ 84 AU$ 98
        14% off
        14% off
        AU$ 98 AU$ 84
      • PVG 22:05
        1h 45m
        Direct
        TAO 23:50
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Sat, May 9 | Shandong Airlines
        AU$ 84 AU$ 98
        14% off
        14% off
        AU$ 98 AU$ 84
      • PVG 07:25
        1h 40m
        Direct
        TAO 09:05
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Thu, Apr 23 | Juneyao Airlines
        AU$ 89
        9% off
        AU$ 98 AU$ 89
      • PVG 07:15
        1h 45m
        Direct
        TAO 09:00
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Sun, Apr 26 | Juneyao Airlines
        AU$ 89
        9% off
        AU$ 98 AU$ 89
      • PVG 06:40
        1h 55m
        Direct
        TAO 08:35
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Sat, Apr 25 | Juneyao Airlines
        AU$ 91
        7% off
        AU$ 98 AU$ 91
      • PVG 06:40
        1h 55m
        Direct
        TAO 08:35
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Mon, Apr 27 | Juneyao Airlines
        AU$ 91
        7% off
        AU$ 98 AU$ 91
      • PVG 22:05
        1h 35m
        Direct
        TAO 23:40
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Thu, Apr 23 | Shandong Airlines
        AU$ 91
        7% off
        AU$ 98 AU$ 91
      • SHA 22:25
        1h 45m
        Direct
        TAO 00:10
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Fri, May 8 | Shandong Airlines
        AU$ 91
        7% off
        AU$ 98 AU$ 91
      • PVG 15:10
        1h 50m
        Direct
        TAO 17:00
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Sat, May 9 | Juneyao Airlines
        AU$ 92
        6% off
        AU$ 98 AU$ 92
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        TAO Invalid Date
        Shanghai - Qingdao | Fri, Apr 24 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Qingdao are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Shanghai to Qingdao Flight Details

The distance between Shanghai and Qingdao is approximately 581.72km. It takes around 1 hour 38 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Qingdao. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 84
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 173
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance581.72km
Average flight time1 hour 38 minutes
Popular airlineShandong Airlines
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–Qingdao route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Shanghai to Qingdao

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Shanghai to Qingdao?

Average price of one-way flights from Shanghai to Qingdao purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Qingdao is March, with an average price of AU$ 89. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically April, with an average price of up to AU$ 197.

AU$ 197
AU$ 143
AU$ 89
AU$ 35
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 197
    Apr
  • AU$ 148
    May
  • AU$ 186
    Jun
  • AU$ 185
    Jul
  • AU$ 187
    Aug
  • AU$ 116
    Sep
  • AU$ 99
    Oct
  • AU$ 101
    Nov
  • AU$ 116
    Dec
  • AU$ 101
    Jan
  • AU$ 160
    Feb
  • AU$ 89
    Mar

What's the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Qingdao?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Shanghai to Qingdao on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Qingdao is Saturday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Friday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 166
AU$ 156
AU$ 145
AU$ 135
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 152
    Mon
  • AU$ 156
    Tue
  • AU$ 158
    Wed
  • AU$ 164
    Thu
  • AU$ 166
    Fri
  • AU$ 145
    Sat
  • AU$ 146
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Qingdao during ANZAC Day Holiday?

Data is based on the lowest one-way fares from Shanghai to Qingdao during ANZAC Day Holiday, sourced from the Trip.com database over the last 3 days.

ANZAC Day Holiday runs from Apr 25 to Apr 27. The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Qingdao are available on Apr 22, with fares starting at AU$ 84.

AU$ 140
AU$ 112
AU$ 84
AU$ 56
  • AU$ 84
    22
    Apr
  • AU$ 91
    23
  • AU$ 89
    24
  • AU$ 91
    25
  • AU$ 125
    26
  • AU$ 97
    27
  • AU$ 140
    28

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Qingdao (TAO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Juneyao Airlines offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 84 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to TAO on Fri, Apr 24), while Juneyao Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 173 departing on Mon, Apr 27 and returning on Tue, Apr 28.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Shanghai to Qingdao with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Shandong Airlines Juneyao Airlines Xiamen Airlines China Southern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 38 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Qingdao (TAO).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Qingdao is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 184 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Qingdao. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Southern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CZ6226 (19:57)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Qingdao, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Apr 24, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 84.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Juneyao Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Qingdao travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Qingdao is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Qingdao on April 23, 2026 with Juneyao Airlines, with prices starting at AU$ 84.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Qingdao, with Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (SHA-TAO) is by far the most common option on this route: Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO).
  • The time difference between Qingdao and Shanghai is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Shanghai toQingdao

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Shanghai to Qingdao?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Shanghai to Qingdao on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Shanghai Airlines offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Shanghai to Qingdao, with an average price of AU$ 130.

AU$ 117
AU$ 130
AU$ 144
AU$ 157
AU$ 170
Shanghai Airlines
AU$ 130
Shanghai Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
AU$ 132
Juneyao Airlines
Suparna Airlines
AU$ 134
Suparna Airlines
China Southern Airlines
AU$ 140
China Southern Airlines
Shandong Airlines
AU$ 151
Shandong Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
AU$ 170
China Eastern Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Shanghai to Qingdao?

Data is based on the number of flights from Shanghai to Qingdao operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, China Eastern Airlines operates the most flights from Shanghai to Qingdao, with 89 flight per week.

35
53
71
89
China Eastern Airlines
89
China Eastern Airlines
Xiamen Airlines
70
Xiamen Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines
69
Shenzhen Airlines
Air China
63
Air China
Tibet Airlines
53
Tibet Airlines
China Express Airlines
53
China Express Airlines

How many flights are there each day from Shanghai to Qingdao?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Shanghai to Qingdao within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Shanghai to Qingdao depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Wednesday.

418
345
272
199
Highest
309
Mon
309
Tue
272
Wed
302
Thu
418
Fri
352
Sat
294
Sun

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