Qingdao to Shanghai flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Qingdao to Shanghai is €57 with China Eastern (checked on 5 Nov 2026).
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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €57, departing 30 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 5 Nov 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 38Check live prices for this route
- Round trip
- €119, departing 17 Dec 2026, back 21 Dec 2026 (Last checked: 12 Nov 2026)
- Non-stop, one way
- €57, departing 30 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 6 Nov 2026)
- Airlines seen
- China Southern, Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern, Shandong Airlines, Suparna Airlines
- Fastest observed flight time
- 1h 30m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
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- Route distance
- 547 km
- Fastest observed flight time
- 1h 30m
- Airlines seen
- China Southern, Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern, Shandong Airlines, Suparna Airlines
- Alternative airports
- SHA
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
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Non-stop airlines seen on this route
| Airline | Non-stop days / priced days |
|---|---|
| China Eastern | 27 / 74 |
| China Southern | 20 / 74 |
Departure days with a non-stop fare checked in the last 14 days. A carrier listed here had a non-stop fare on at least 3 days; schedules may differ.
Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) → Qingdao, city gazetteer reference point (36.0671, 120.3826): ≈ 42 km.
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 14 km.
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 33 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| December 2026 | €72 | 15 |
| January 2027 | €86 | 12 |
| February 2027 | €126 | 11 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest Saturday departure we saw from Qingdao to Shanghai: 19 Dec 2026, €72 (checked 7 Nov 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €76 | 4 |
| Tuesday | €74 | 5 |
| Wednesday | €76 | 6 |
| Thursday | €74 | 5 |
| Friday | €73 | 6 |
| Saturday | €72 | 5 |
| Sunday | €76 | 7 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Observed fares by departure date
| Departure | Fare | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| €59 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €59 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €59 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €60 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €60 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €60 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €59 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €59 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €59 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €59 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €59 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €59 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €59 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €59 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €59 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €59 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €57 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €74 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €78 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €78 | 12 Nov 2026 |
One-way fares. Each row is one price we saw for that departure day on the date shown, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Qingdao to Shanghai by days until departure (31 to 60 days): €72 (checked 7 Nov 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 8 to 30 days | €73 | 9 |
| 31 to 60 days | €72 | 7 |
| 61 days or more | €86 | 22 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Qingdao to Shanghai: China Eastern, €57 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| China Eastern | €57Nov 30, 2026 | 27 |
| China Southern | €61Dec 1, 2026 | 20 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Qingdao to Shanghai?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €57, found on 5 Nov 2026.
Are there direct flights from Qingdao to Shanghai?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with China Southern, Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern, Shandong Airlines, Suparna Airlines, Spring Airlines, Air China, Shanghai Airlines.
Which airlines fly from Qingdao to Shanghai?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: China Southern, Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern, Shandong Airlines, Suparna Airlines.
How long does the flight from Qingdao to Shanghai take?
Across the 39 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 1h 35m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Qingdao to Shanghai fares were non-stop?
41 of the 41 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
How much is a round trip from Qingdao to Shanghai?
Cheapest round trip: €119, departing 17 Dec 2026, back 21 Dec 2026 (checked 12 Nov 2026).
How much is a non-stop flight from Qingdao to Shanghai?
Cheapest non-stop one-way fare: €57, departing 30 Nov 2026 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which airlines had non-stop offers on at least 3 departure dates from Qingdao to Shanghai?
For Qingdao to Shanghai, examples of observed one-way non-stop offers checked within the last 14 days: China Eastern (27), China Southern (20). Each number counts distinct departure dates, not weekly flights; check current availability in search.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Qingdao to Shanghai?
Cheapest Saturday departure we saw from Qingdao to Shanghai: 19 Dec 2026, €72 (checked 7 Nov 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from Qingdao to Shanghai?
Cheapest airline from Qingdao to Shanghai: China Eastern, €57 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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