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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €53, departing 23 Oct 2026 (Last checked: 18 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 15Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- China Southern, Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern, Shandong Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air, Shenzhen Airlines, Suparna Airlines (8)
- Reported fastest flight
- 1h 30m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Shanghai to Qingdao. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 547 km
- Reported fastest flight
- 1h 30m
- Airlines seen
- China Southern, Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern, Shandong Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air, Shenzhen Airlines, Suparna Airlines (8)
- Alternative airports
- SHA
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
Published schedules report non-stop service with China Southern, Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern, Shandong Airlines, Spring Airlines, Air China, Shanghai Airlines. Check current timetables.
A clearer picture of your fare
Non-stop airlines seen on this route
| Airline | Non-stop days / priced days | Fastest non-stop |
|---|---|---|
| China Southern | 5 / 15 | |
| Juneyao Airlines | 4 / 15 |
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
- 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.
- Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) → Qingdao, city gazetteer reference point (36.0671, 120.3826): ≈ 42 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 days before departure
Lowest fare from Shanghai to Qingdao by days until departure (0 to 7 days): €53 (checked 18 Oct 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €53 | 8 |
| 8 to 30 days | €63 | 4 |
| 61 days or more | €81 | 3 |
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 Shanghai to Qingdao: Juneyao Airlines, from €48 (checked 6 Oct 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Juneyao Airlines | €48Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| China Southern | €57Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
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 Shanghai to Qingdao?
The lowest fare we have observed is €53, found on 18 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Qingdao?
In our observations October 2026 is the cheapest month so far, at €53.
Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Qingdao?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with China Southern, Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern, Shandong Airlines, Spring Airlines, Air China, Shanghai Airlines.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Qingdao?
These are the carriers we have seen on the route: China Southern, Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern, Shandong Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air, Shenzhen Airlines, Suparna Airlines (8).
How long does the flight from Shanghai to Qingdao take?
The average journey time across the 11 fares we observed is 1h 40m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Shanghai to Qingdao fares were non-stop?
29 of the 29 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
Which airlines had non-stop offers on at least 3 departure dates from Shanghai to Qingdao?
For Shanghai to Qingdao, examples of observed one-way non-stop offers checked within the last 14 days: China Southern (5), Juneyao Airlines (4). Each number counts distinct departure dates, not weekly flights; check current availability in search.
Which airline has the lowest fare from Shanghai to Qingdao?
Cheapest airline from Shanghai to Qingdao: Juneyao Airlines, from €48 (checked 6 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide
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Last checked: 18 Oct 2026