Cheap flights from Qingdao to Shanghai from $77 TAO → PVG, SHA
Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
The cheapest return found recently is $132 with Suparna Airlines, 17 Dec – 21 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $77 with China Eastern, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $77, China Eastern, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $132, 17 Dec to 21 Dec
- Usual return price
- $145 to $192
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $132 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Suparna Airlines, Shanghai Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 55 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $145 to $192.
Cheapest return found recently
$132
17 Dec – 21 Dec · Suparna Airlines
Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Leaves 10:15 a.m. · Return leaves 11:15 p.m. · 3 h 10 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$132
17 Dec – 21 Dec · Suparna Airlines
Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Leaves 10:15 a.m. · Return leaves 11:15 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
$132 17 Dec – 21 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $109 to $213.
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 3 departure dates from 13 Nov to 1 Mar 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
17 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov – 15 Nov | $158 | China Eastern | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Dec – 21 Dec | $132 | Suparna Airlines | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Mar 2027 – 10 Mar 2027 | $225 | Juneyao Airlines | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $132.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: China Eastern, Suparna Airlines, Juneyao Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 28 departure dates is usually $78 to $97.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$77
21 Nov · China Eastern
Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Leaves 9:05 p.m. · 1 h 55 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$77
21 Nov · China Eastern
Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Leaves 9:05 p.m. · 1 h 55 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$77 21 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$66 17 Novfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $50 to $62.
At $77, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
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 28 departure dates from 13 Nov to 15 Aug 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?
Yes. Among one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 21 Nov, 24 Nov costs $67: $10 less than the cheapest found recently.
China Eastern · Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) · nonstop · found 3 days ago
Every date we hold
29 fares on 28 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov | $82 | China Eastern | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Nov | $77 | China Eastern | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 16 Nov | $67 | China Eastern | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 Nov | $66 | China Eastern | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Nov | $78 | China Eastern | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Nov | $78 | China Eastern | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Nov | $77 | China Eastern | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Nov | $67 | China Eastern | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Nov | $67 | China Eastern | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Nov | $78 | China Eastern | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Nov | $78 | China Eastern | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Dec | $82 | Juneyao Airlines | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Dec | $92 | China Eastern | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Dec | $83 | China Southern Airlines | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Dec | $85 | Suparna Airlines | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 Dec | $83 | Suparna Airlines | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Dec | $92 | China Eastern | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Dec | $81 | Suparna Airlines | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 Dec | $92 | China Eastern | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Jan 2027 | $107 | Juneyao Airlines | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 16 Jan 2027 | $97 | Juneyao Airlines | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 Jan 2027 | $97 | Juneyao Airlines | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Jan 2027 | $97 | Juneyao Airlines | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Jan 2027 | $97 | Juneyao Airlines | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Feb 2027 | $185 | China Southern Airlines | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Feb 2027 | $94 | Shandong Airlines | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Jun 2027 | $183 | China Southern Airlines | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Aug 2027 | $183 | China Southern Airlines | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $66.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Suparna Airlines, Shandong Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Qingdao to Shanghai
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 21 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Qingdao to Shanghai?
Return
The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 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 | $141 | $110 | +2% | 32 |
| 7–13 days | $143 | $109 | +4% | 22 |
| 14–29 days | $138 | $128 | Cheapest seen | 32 |
| 30–59 days | $159 | $132 | +15% | 29 |
| 60–89 days | $176 | $159 | +28% | 23 |
| 90–179 days | $213 | $210 | +54% | 27 |
| 180+ days | $345 | $345 | +150% | 13 |
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 12% lower than 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 | $69 | $50 | +13% | 38 |
| 7–13 days | $62 | $56 | +2% | 49 |
| 14–29 days | $61 | $60 | Cheapest seen | 49 |
| 30–59 days | $74 | $64 | +21% | 49 |
| 60–89 days | $84 | $64 | +37% | 44 |
| 90–179 days | $99 | $79 | +62% | 33 |
| 180+ days | $180 | $166 | +195% | 46 |
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 Qingdao to Shanghai?
The cheapest return found recently is $132 with Suparna Airlines, 17 Dec to 21 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $145 to $192.
How much is a one-way flight from Qingdao to Shanghai?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $77 with China Eastern, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $66 with China Eastern, 17 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 28 departure dates is usually $78 to $97.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Qingdao to Shanghai?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $132, 17 Dec to 21 Dec, found 2 days ago. November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $66, 17 Nov, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Qingdao to Shanghai?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 14 to 29 days before departure. One-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 12% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Qingdao to Shanghai?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $132 with Suparna Airlines, 17 Dec to 21 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $77 with China Eastern, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Qingdao to Shanghai?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with China Eastern on 21 Nov, takes 1 h 55 min from Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Qingdao to Shanghai?
Between 13 Nov and 1 Mar 2027, China Eastern has the cheapest return on 1 of the 3 departure dates we hold, Suparna Airlines on 1 and Juneyao Airlines on 1. Between 13 Nov and 15 Aug 2027, China Eastern has the cheapest one-way on 14 of the 28 departure dates we hold, Juneyao Airlines on 6 and China Southern Airlines on 4.
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
