Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Qingdao
Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Qingdao
Looking for cheap flights from Shanghai to Qingdao? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Shanghai to Qingdao vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 11,600–12,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Shanghai to Qingdao for specific travel dates.
2026-11-06
SHA - TAO
Economy | Non stop
From 11,600 Pts + $15
2026-11-07
PVG - TAO
Economy | Non stop
From 11,600 Pts + $15
2026-11-08
SHA - TAO
Economy | Non stop
From 11,600 Pts + $15
2026-11-09
SHA - TAO
Economy | Non stop
From 11,600 Pts + $15
2026-11-09
SHA - TAO
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $15
2026-11-07
SHA - TAO
Economy | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 12,500 Pts + $22.5
Shanghai to Qingdao flight facts
Distance
364 mi
586 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Qingdao is in the same time zone as Shanghai.
Airports in Shanghai
PVG · Shanghai Pudong Intl
SHA · Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Airports in Qingdao
TAO · Liuting
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Hangzhou - Qingdao · Hangzhou is 86 mi from Shanghai
Flights Shanghai - Yantai · Yantai is 101 mi from Qingdao
Flights Shanghai - Weihai · Weihai is 131 mi from Qingdao
Flights Shanghai - Jinan · Jinan is 163 mi from Qingdao
Premium cabin flights from Shanghai to Qingdao
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
PVG - TAO
Business | Non stop | 1 left
From 30,000 Pts + $7.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
SHA - TAO
Business | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 30,000 Pts + $42.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
SHA - TAO
Business | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 30,000 Pts + $42.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Shanghai to Qingdao depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Shanghai to Qingdao.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Shanghai to Qingdao.
Shanghai and Qingdao are about 364 miles (586 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 364-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Qingdao is in the same time zone as Shanghai.
Departures from Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong Intl (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Arrivals in Qingdao: Liuting (TAO).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Qingdao, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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