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SYD — TAO
15 Nov — 22 Nov1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
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 81 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday 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 16 October 2026.
Thu 29/1008:50 -
1 stop15h 00m
Fri 27/1113:50 -
1 stop14h 00m
Deal found 16/10$697
Thu 29/1008:50 -
1 stop15h 00m
Thu 26/1121:50 -
1 stop30h 00m
Deal found 12/10$713
Thu 29/1021:00 -
2 stops19h 00m
Fri 27/1114:00 -
2 stops22h 30m
Deal found 16/10$771
Sat 17/1011:00 -
1 stop17h 25m
Sat 31/1006:25 -
2 stops23h 35m
Deal found 14/10$772
Mon 26/1011:15 -
1 stop16h 50m
Wed 18/1115:15 -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 11/10$779
Wed 21/1011:05 -
2 stops25h 15m
Wed 4/1120:10 -
2 stops33h 55m
Deal found 14/10$781
Best flights from Sydney to Qingdao
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sydney to Qingdao that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 16 October 2026.
Thu 29/1008:50 -
1 stop15h 00m
Fri 27/1113:50 -
1 stop14h 00m
Deal found 16/10$697
Fri 20/1111:10 -
2 stops25h 05m
Sat 12/1212:50 -
1 stop18h 10m
Deal found 16/10$876
Fri 15/121:25 -
1 stop15h 25m
Sun 7/210:55 -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 13/10$1,166
Mon 1/319:45 -
2 stops20h 30m
Wed 10/314:30 -
2 stops21h 35m
Deal found 13/10$1,244
Sat 28/1109:55 -
Nonstop11h 25m
Fri 4/1217:05 -
Nonstop11h 50m
Deal found 15/10$1,488
Sat 14/1122:05 -
1 stop16h 10m
Fri 20/1118:55 -
1 stop22h 30m
Deal found 11/10$1,779
Sat 27/210:20 -
1 stop30h 20m
Thu 18/310:55 -
1 stop18h 25m
Deal found 14/10$2,068
Thu 5/1121:25 -
2 stops31h 15m
Fri 20/1120:10 -
2 stops39h 55m
Deal found 14/10$1,339
Sun 1/1121:25 -
2 stops31h 15m
Sat 14/1106:25 -
2 stops29h 40m
Deal found 14/10$1,406
Sat 14/1109:55 -
Nonstop11h 25m
Fri 20/1121:50 -
3 stops56h 05m
Deal found 11/10$1,970
Direct flights from Sydney to Qingdao
Explore direct flight options from Sydney to Qingdao based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 16 October 2026.
Thu 5/1109:55 -
Nonstop11h 25m
Wed 18/1117:05 -
Nonstop11h 50m
Deal found 14/10$997
Sat 14/1109:55 -
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Fri 20/1117:05 -
Nonstop11h 50m
Deal found 12/10$1,179
Sat 28/1109:55 -
Nonstop11h 25m
Fri 4/1217:05 -
Nonstop11h 50m
Deal found 15/10$1,488
Last-minute flights from Sydney to Qingdao
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Qingdao. Data last updated 16 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sat 17/1011:00 -
1 stop17h 25m
Sat 31/1006:25 -
2 stops23h 35m
Deal found 14/10$772
Wed 21/1011:05 -
2 stops25h 15m
Wed 4/1120:10 -
2 stops33h 55m
Deal found 14/10$781
Mon 26/1011:15 -
1 stop16h 50m
Wed 18/1115:15 -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 11/10$779
Thu 29/1008:50 -
1 stop15h 00m
Fri 27/1113:50 -
1 stop14h 00m
Deal found 16/10$697
Thu 29/1008:50 -
1 stop15h 00m
Thu 26/1121:50 -
1 stop30h 00m
Deal found 12/10$713
Thu 29/1021:00 -
2 stops19h 00m
Fri 27/1114:00 -
2 stops22h 30m
Deal found 16/10$771
One-way flights from Sydney to Qingdao
Search for one-way flight options from Sydney to Qingdao. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 16 October 2026.
Thu 11/212:15 -
1 stop27h 10m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 12/10$551
Sun 3/115:10 -
1 stop23h 05m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 12/10$557
Sat 21/1109:55 -
Nonstop11h 25m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 16/10$563
Sat 21/1111:15 -
1 stop29h 45m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 16/10$570
Sun 29/1107:00 -
1 stop15h 50m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 15/10$675
Sat 21/1122:05 -
2 stops46h 50m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 16/10$687
Sat 28/1107:55 -
2 stops26h 30m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 15/10$691
Thu 3/1212:15 -
1 stop27h 10m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 16/10$704
Thu 31/1212:15 -
1 stop27h 10m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 12/10$716
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 16 October 2026.
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 16 October 2026.
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SydneyQingdao
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
SYDTAO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 3/1
15:10-11:15
1 stop23h 05m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$557
SydneyQingdao
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
SYDTAO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 29/10
08:50-20:50
1 stop15h 00m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Fri 27/11
13:50-06:50
1 stop14h 00m
$697
SydneyQingdao
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
SYDTAO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 11/2
13:25-12:25
2 stops26h 00m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$797
SydneyQingdao
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
SYDTAO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 2/12
21:25-09:50
1 stop15h 25m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$849
SydneyQingdao
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
SYDTAO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 7/12
21:25-09:50
1 stop15h 25m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$849
Fastest return journey
SydneyQingdao
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
SYDTAO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 28/11
12:15-23:50
1 stop14h 35m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$873
SydneyQingdao
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
SYDTAO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 20/11
11:10-09:15
2 stops25h 05m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Sat 12/12
12:50-10:00
1 stop18h 10m
$876
SydneyQingdao
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
SYDTAO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 6/12
15:10-17:55
2 stops29h 45m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$978
SydneyQingdao
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
SYDTAO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 3/1
07:55-07:25
3 stops26h 30m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$983
SydneyQingdao
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
SYDTAO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 12/12
21:25-09:55
1 stop15h 30m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,017
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Qingdao?
The best time to book flights from Sydney to Qingdao is 80 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 $599). Flying from Sydney to Qingdao in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,393). 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 16 October 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?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Sydney to Qingdao flights typically cost between $791 and $918 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $697 on Juneyao Airlines (29 Oct–27 Nov).
How often are flights from Sydney to Qingdao delayed?
About 24% of weekly flights between Sydney and Qingdao have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 81 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Qingdao flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Qingdao flights?
Over the past year, Beijing Capital Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 24% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Qingdao?
Share of one-stop return flights from Sydney to Qingdao chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Guangzhou (CAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 54% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Qingdao on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Qingdao?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Sydney to Qingdao, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Shenzhen (SZX) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $575.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Qingdao?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Qingdao, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Xiamen (XMN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 32m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Qingdao?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Qingdao, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 58m.
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 16 October 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Southern,China Eastern, andXiamenAir 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.
Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
Related info for your journey
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How popular is this Sydney to Qingdao flight route?
The Sydney Kingsford Smith to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl flight path was viewed by 251 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?
Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern, and Sichuan Airlines can get you from Sydney to Qingdao in just under 15h. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 05m. 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 $584, 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 $590 and $596, respectively. Users have found that Sichuan Airlines is 35% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Qingdao?
While on average a flight from Sydney to Qingdao is generally $814, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $472. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl), you can expect to pay $703 for that flight.
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 $599). Flying from Sydney to Qingdao in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,393). 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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