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Cheap flights from Sydney to Qingdao from $398

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — TAO
22 May — 29 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl are usually found in February or January, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Qingdao
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Qingdao. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 April 2026.

Tue 28/408:15
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop14h 55m
Juneyao Airlines
Mon 18/514:15
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop14h 00m
Juneyao Airlines
Deal found 18/4$741
Tue 19/521:00
SYD
-
TAO
2 stops17h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Mon 22/613:30
TAO
-
SYD
2 stops22h 35m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 21/4$758
Wed 20/513:00
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop20h 40m
Scoot
Wed 27/508:50
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop32h 30m
Scoot
Deal found 19/4$764
Wed 29/414:10
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop20h 10m
China Eastern
Wed 6/520:10
TAO
-
SYD
2 stops33h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 22/4$765
Mon 27/408:45
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop29h 25m
China Southern
Tue 2/617:05
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop24h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 19/4$786
Thu 28/513:00
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop20h 35m
Scoot
Sat 6/608:50
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop32h 30m
Scoot
Deal found 19/4$792
Wed 29/413:00
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop20h 40m
Scoot
Wed 6/508:50
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop32h 35m
Scoot
Deal found 22/4$793
Thu 28/510:15
SYD
-
TAO
2 stops28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/608:50
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$821
Mon 27/411:00
SYD
-
TAO
Nonstop11h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/622:50
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$836
Mon 27/408:15
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop14h 55m
Juneyao Airlines
Mon 18/514:15
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop14h 00m
Juneyao Airlines
Deal found 18/4$842
Fri 5/614:10
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop22h 15m
China Southern
Sat 20/617:05
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop24h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 19/4$857
Mon 18/513:00
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/618:05
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$864

Find flight deals from Sydney to Qingdao

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Qingdao (TAO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$758

One-way from

$398

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$954

Good one-way deal

$306 or less
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 19/5-22/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 40h 05m total
  • Sydney to Qingdao
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 28/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 35m total
  • Sydney to Qingdao
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($65 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($55 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Qingdao that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 22 April 2026.
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SydneyQingdao

SYD - TAO

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 19/5

21:00-12:30

2 stops17h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 22/6

13:30-14:05

2 stops22h 35m

$758

SydneyQingdao

SYD - TAO

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/8

10:05-09:20

2 stops25h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 29/8

07:15-08:00

2 stops22h 45m

$871

SydneyQingdao

SYD - TAO

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/6

08:15-09:00

1 stop26h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 18/6

18:05-06:15

1 stop34h 10m

$910

SydneyQingdao

SYD - TAO

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/8

08:15-21:10

1 stop14h 55m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 29/8

18:05-06:15

1 stop34h 10m

$915

SydneyQingdao

SYD - TAO

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/5

14:10-16:50

2 stops28h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 22/6

18:50-12:25

1 stop15h 35m

$917
Cheapest one-way

SydneyQingdao

SYD - TAO

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/7

13:00-07:40

1 stop20h 40m

$399

SydneyQingdao

SYD - TAO

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/7

13:00-08:15

2 stops45h 15m

$482

SydneyQingdao

SYD - TAO

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/4

08:15-09:00

1 stop26h 45m

$483

SydneyQingdao

SYD - TAO

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/5

10:15-08:05

1 stop23h 50m

$499

SydneyQingdao

SYD - TAO

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/5

13:00-07:35

1 stop20h 35m

$556

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Qingdao

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Qingdao

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Qingdao?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Qingdao. Price data was last updated on 17 April 2026.

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Qingdao is 56 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Qingdao?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Qingdao (average of $580). Flying from Sydney to Qingdao in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,177). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to TAO?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Qingdao. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 April 2026.

When flying from Sydney to Qingdao, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Qingdao?

Reviews of airlines servicing Qingdao

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Qingdao. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Qingdao. Reviews last updated 22 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Southern and China Eastern from Sydney to Qingdao by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.4
Good
149 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
China Southern
7.4
Good
149 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
149 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
China Eastern
7.2
Good
208 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
149 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Qingdao. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Sydney to Qingdao flight route?

    The Sydney Kingsford Smith to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl flight path was viewed by 261 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Qingdao?

    Hainan Airlines and China Eastern can get you from Sydney to Qingdao in just under 17h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8451 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Qingdao round-trip?

    Currently priced at $477, Sichuan Airlines will fly you from Sydney to Qingdao and back. In addition to Sichuan Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from China Eastern and Beijing Capital Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $490 and $534, respectively. Users have found that Sichuan Airlines is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Qingdao one-way?

    $214 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Sichuan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Scoot and Beijing Capital Airlines, with prices starting from $296 and $297, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Qingdao?

    While on average a flight from Sydney to Qingdao is generally $457, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $305. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl), you can expect to pay $758 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Qingdao that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Qingdao flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Qingdao?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Qingdao.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Qingdao?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Qingdao by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Qingdao?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Qingdao (average of $580). Flying from Sydney to Qingdao in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,177). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Fly from Sydney to Qingdao on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Sydney to Qingdao. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 22 April 2026.
Beijing Capital Airlines flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
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Top 7 airlines flying from Sydney to Qingdao

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Qingdao. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 22 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$477Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest$490Average$942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$534Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$556Average$717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China SouthernCheapest$569Average$728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$593Average$755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$1,001Average$1,018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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