Cheap flights from Shanghai to Qingdao from $61 PVG → TAO
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO)
The cheapest return found recently is $141 with Shandong Airlines, 17 Dec – 21 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $61 with Juneyao Airlines, 27 Nov, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $61, Juneyao Airlines, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $141, 17 Dec to 21 Dec
- Usual return price
- $143 to $195
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $140 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Juneyao Airlines, Shandong Airlines, China Eastern
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 40 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $143 to $195.
Cheapest return found recently
$141
17 Dec – 21 Dec · Shandong Airlines
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO)
Leaves 11:15 p.m. · Return leaves 5:15 p.m. · 3 h 10 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$141
17 Dec – 21 Dec · Shandong Airlines
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO)
Leaves 11:15 p.m. · Return leaves 5:15 p.m. · 3 h 10 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$141 17 Dec – 21 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$140 22 Nov – 24 Novfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $103 to $149.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates from 21 Nov to 8 Sept 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 17 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
6 fares on 6 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov – 6 Dec | $160 | China Eastern | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Nov – 24 Nov | $140 | Juneyao Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Nov – 6 Dec | $149 | Juneyao Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Dec – 21 Dec | $141 | Shandong Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 | $206 | Juneyao Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Sept 2027 – 16 Sept 2027 | $364 | China Southern Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $140.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern, Shandong Airlines, China Southern Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $62 to $66.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$61
27 Nov · Juneyao Airlines
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO)
Leaves 7:20 a.m. · 1 h 40 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$61
27 Nov · Juneyao Airlines
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO)
Leaves 7:20 a.m. · 1 h 40 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$61 27 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $47 to $82.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates from 16 Nov to 13 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 2 other departure dates within 3 days of 27 Nov, and none is cheaper.
Every date we hold
6 fares on 6 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov | $65 | Shandong Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Nov | $66 | China Eastern | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Nov | $61 | Juneyao Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Nov | $61 | Juneyao Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 16 Dec | $65 | Juneyao Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Jan 2027 | $84 | Shandong Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $61.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Juneyao Airlines, Shandong Airlines, China Eastern.
Premium cabin fares from Shanghai to Qingdao
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 17 Dec – 21 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 27 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Shanghai to Qingdao?
Return
The cheapest fares were 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $134 | $103 | +3% | 34 |
| 7–13 days | $130 | $108 | Cheapest seen | 42 |
| 14–29 days | $145 | $108 | +12% | 39 |
| 30–59 days | $156 | $141 | +20% | 36 |
| 60–89 days | $150 | $150 | +15% | 7 |
| 90–179 days | $330 | $179 | +154% | 13 |
| 180+ days | $354 | $348 | +172% | 16 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $55 | $47 | Cheapest seen | 29 |
| 7–13 days | $64 | $48 | +16% | 21 |
| 14–29 days | $60 | $53 | +8% | 42 |
| 30–59 days | $69 | $57 | +25% | 34 |
| 60–89 days | $84 | $63 | +53% | 21 |
| 90–179 days | $90 | $89 | +64% | 15 |
| 180+ days | $182 | $164 | +231% | 17 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 17 Dec – 21 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Shanghai to Qingdao?
The cheapest return found recently is $141 with Shandong Airlines, 17 Dec to 21 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $140 with Juneyao Airlines, 22 Nov to 24 Nov, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $143 to $195.
How much is a one-way flight from Shanghai to Qingdao?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $61 with Juneyao Airlines, 27 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $62 to $66.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Qingdao?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $140, 22 Nov to 24 Nov, found 4 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $61, 26 Nov, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Shanghai to Qingdao?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 7 to 13 days before departure. One-way fares were cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Shanghai to Qingdao?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $141 with Shandong Airlines, 17 Dec to 21 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $61 with Juneyao Airlines, 27 Nov, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Qingdao?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Juneyao Airlines on 27 Nov, takes 1 h 40 min from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Qingdao?
Between 21 Nov and 8 Sept 2027, Juneyao Airlines has the cheapest return on 3 of the 6 departure dates we hold, China Eastern on 1 and Shandong Airlines on 1. Between 16 Nov and 13 Jan 2027, Juneyao Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 6 departure dates we hold, Shandong Airlines on 2 and China Eastern on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work