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SYD — TAO
21 Jun — 28 Jun1
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 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 May 2026.
Mon 1/611:00
SYD
-
TAO
Nonstop11h 40m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Thu 25/620:55
TAO
-
SYD
Nonstop11h 00m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 17/5$816
Fri 14/813:00
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop20h 35m
Scoot
Sun 30/808:50
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop32h 30m
Scoot
Deal found 17/5$830
Sat 6/614:10
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop26h 35m
China Southern
Sat 20/618:45
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop22h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 19/5$832
Tue 13/1021:30
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 20/1022:50
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5$858
Mon 25/511:00
SYD
-
TAO
Nonstop11h 40m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Sun 28/619:45
TAO
-
SYD
Nonstop11h 15m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 18/5$867
Mon 1/608:45
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop32h 30m
China Southern
Thu 25/611:35
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop18h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 17/5$869
Tue 14/717:30
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/722:50
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5$894
Mon 25/507:40
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop31h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 10/614:45
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop15h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 17/5$914
Mon 25/507:40
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop31h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 9/614:45
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop15h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 17/5$922
Fri 22/510:10
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop29h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 29/514:45
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop27h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 17/5$926
Fri 17/711:55
SYD
-
TAO
Nonstop12h 10m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Sun 2/819:45
TAO
-
SYD
Nonstop11h 15m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 17/5$942
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 22 May 2026.
Sat 6/614:10
SYD
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TAO
1 stop26h 35m
China Southern
Sat 20/618:45
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop22h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 19/5$832
Tue 14/717:30
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/722:50
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5$894
Sat 6/611:00
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop14h 50m
China Eastern
Sat 20/607:15
TAO
-
SYD
2 stops22h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/5$952
Tue 26/514:05
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop25h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 5/614:45
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop27h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 17/5$1,019
Wed 27/514:05
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop25h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 5/614:45
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop15h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 17/5$1,019
Sat 6/608:15
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 20/617:45
TAO
-
SYD
3 stops35h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5$1,079
Mon 25/507:40
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop31h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 6/614:45
TAO
-
SYD
2 stops40h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 17/5$1,108
Tue 26/514:05
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop25h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 6/614:45
TAO
-
SYD
2 stops39h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 17/5$1,108
Fri 29/514:05
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop25h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 9/614:45
TAO
-
SYD
2 stops39h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 17/5$1,158
Fri 29/514:05
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop25h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 10/614:45
TAO
-
SYD
2 stops39h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 17/5$1,158
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 22 May 2026.
Mon 1/611:00
SYD
-
TAO
Nonstop11h 40m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Thu 25/620:55
TAO
-
SYD
Nonstop11h 00m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 17/5$816
Fri 17/711:55
SYD
-
TAO
Nonstop12h 10m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Sun 2/819:45
TAO
-
SYD
Nonstop11h 15m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 17/5$942
Fri 11/911:55
SYD
-
TAO
Nonstop12h 10m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Sun 27/919:45
TAO
-
SYD
Nonstop11h 15m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 17/5$1,275
Mon 31/811:00
SYD
-
TAO
Nonstop11h 40m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Thu 15/1020:55
TAO
-
SYD
Nonstop11h 00m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 20/5$1,535
Fri 26/611:55
SYD
-
TAO
Nonstop12h 10m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Thu 16/720:55
TAO
-
SYD
Nonstop11h 00m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 18/5$1,720
Last-minute flights from Sydney to Qingdao
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Qingdao. Data last updated 22 May 2026 and is based on user searches.
Fri 22/510:10
SYD
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TAO
1 stop29h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 29/514:45
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop27h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 17/5$926
Sat 23/507:40
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop31h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 4/614:45
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 17/5$964
Mon 25/511:00
SYD
-
TAO
Nonstop11h 40m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Sun 28/619:45
TAO
-
SYD
Nonstop11h 15m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 18/5$867
Mon 25/507:40
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop31h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 10/614:45
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop15h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 17/5$914
Mon 25/507:40
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop31h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 9/614:45
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop15h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 17/5$922
Thu 28/514:05
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop25h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 10/614:45
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop15h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 17/5$1,008
Fri 29/514:05
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop25h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 7/614:45
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 17/5$971
Mon 1/611:00
SYD
-
TAO
Nonstop11h 40m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Thu 25/620:55
TAO
-
SYD
Nonstop11h 00m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 17/5$816
Mon 1/608:45
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop32h 30m
China Southern
Thu 25/611:35
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop18h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 17/5$869
Sat 6/614:10
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop26h 35m
China Southern
Sat 20/618:45
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop22h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 19/5$832
Sat 6/611:00
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop14h 50m
China Eastern
Sat 20/607:15
TAO
-
SYD
2 stops22h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/5$952
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 May 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 22 May 2026.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
SydneyQingdao
SYD - TAO
SYDTAO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 6/6
14:10-14:45
1 stop26h 35m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Sat 20/6
18:45-19:25
1 stop22h 40m
$832
SydneyQingdao
SYD - TAO
SYDTAO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 14/7
17:30-23:55
1 stop32h 25m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Tue 28/7
22:50-19:55
1 stop19h 05m
$894
Fastest return journey
SydneyQingdao
SYD - TAO
SYDTAO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 6/6
11:00-23:50
1 stop14h 50m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Sat 20/6
07:15-08:00
2 stops22h 45m
$952
SydneyQingdao
SYD - TAO
SYDTAO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 26/5
14:05-13:30
1 stop25h 25m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Fri 5/6
14:45-20:10
1 stop27h 25m
$1,019
SydneyQingdao
SYD - TAO
SYDTAO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 27/5
14:05-13:30
1 stop25h 25m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Fri 5/6
14:45-08:40
1 stop15h 55m
$1,019
SydneyQingdao
SYD - TAO
SYDTAO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 6/6
08:15-21:10
1 stop14h 55m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Sat 20/6
17:45-07:20
3 stops35h 35m
$1,079
SydneyQingdao
SYD - TAO
SYDTAO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 25/5
07:40-13:30
1 stop31h 50m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Sat 6/6
14:45-08:50
2 stops40h 05m
$1,108
SydneyQingdao
SYD - TAO
SYDTAO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 26/5
14:05-13:30
1 stop25h 25m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Sat 6/6
14:45-08:15
2 stops39h 30m
$1,108
SydneyQingdao
SYD - TAO
SYDTAO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 29/5
14:05-13:30
1 stop25h 25m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Tue 9/6
14:45-07:45
2 stops39h 00m
$1,158
SydneyQingdao
SYD - TAO
SYDTAO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 29/5
14:05-13:30
1 stop25h 25m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Wed 10/6
14:45-07:45
2 stops39h 00m
$1,158
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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 55 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 $582). Flying from Sydney to Qingdao in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,190). 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.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Qingdao?
How often are flights from Sydney to Qingdao delayed?
About 38% of weekly flights between Sydney and Qingdao have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 83 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 38% 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 42% 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.
Hangzhou (HGH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $490.
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 Wuhan (WUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 17m.
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 Beijing (PEK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 24m.
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 May 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.
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
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
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
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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 219 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?
China Southern, China Eastern, and Cathay Pacific can get you from Sydney to Qingdao in just under 14h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 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 $479, 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 $492 and $536, respectively. Users have found that Sichuan Airlines is 34% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Qingdao one-way?
$297 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Scoot. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Beijing Capital Airlines and China Southern, with prices starting from $298 and $321, respectively.
What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Qingdao?
While on average a flight from Sydney to Qingdao is generally $971, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $601. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl), you can expect to pay $897 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 $582). Flying from Sydney to Qingdao in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,190). 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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