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.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Qingdao?

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 58m.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Qingdao?

Guangzhou (CAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 53% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Qingdao on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Qingdao?

Shenzhen (SZX) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $572.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Qingdao?

Flights via Xiamen (XMN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 33m.

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.

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.

How popular is this Sydney to Qingdao flight route?

The Sydney Kingsford Smith to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl flight path was viewed by 262 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 Eastern can get you from Sydney to Qingdao in just under 25h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 8451 km.

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

Currently priced at $581, 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 $587 and $595, respectively. Users have found that Sichuan Airlines is 35% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Qingdao ranges from 10.0 - 160.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 160.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Qingdao when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Qingdao, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 0.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Qingdao?

While on average a flight from Sydney to Qingdao is generally $696, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $469. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl), you can expect to pay $720 for that flight.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Qingdao?

Before booking your flight from Sydney to Qingdao, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Southern or China Eastern.

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

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.

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.

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Round-trip from	$691
One-way from	$464
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Cheapest in	February
Average price	$856
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Good one-way deal	$492 or less

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/10

21:35-07:40

1 stop37h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

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09:55-18:20

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Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

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00:00-02:00

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Wed 14/10

11:05-16:30

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Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$496

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

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Thu 12/11

10:40-11:40

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Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

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Sat 28/11

15:10-15:00

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Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$568

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Mon 12/10

12:00-20:40

Nonstop11h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$583

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/11

09:55-18:20

Nonstop11h 25m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$601

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

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17:10-08:55

3 stops42h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

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00:00-02:00

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$618

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Tue 13/10

21:20-20:50

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Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 31/12

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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 $596). Flying from Sydney to Qingdao in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,382). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Qingdao flights typically cost between $787 and $930 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $691 on Juneyao Airlines (29 Oct–26 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Qingdao

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

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Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

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.

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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 262 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 Eastern can get you from Sydney to Qingdao in just under 25h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 8451 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Qingdao round-trip?
Currently priced at $581, 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 $587 and $595, 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 $696, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $469. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl), you can expect to pay $720 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 $596). Flying from Sydney to Qingdao in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,382). 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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Sichuan Airlines	Cheapest$581	Average$1,405	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$587	Average$1,149	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Beijing Capital Airlines	Cheapest$595	Average$899	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Beijing Capital Airlines flights
China Southern	Cheapest$615	Average$790	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Juneyao Airlines	Cheapest$620	Average$1,219	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search Juneyao Airlines flights
XiamenAir	Cheapest$798	Average$990	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time49%	Search XiamenAir flights

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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 $787 and $930 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $691 on Juneyao Airlines (29 Oct–26 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?

Guangzhou (CAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 53% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Qingdao on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Qingdao?

Shenzhen (SZX) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $572.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Qingdao?

Flights via Xiamen (XMN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 33m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Qingdao?

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 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.

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Sydney to Qingdao flights typically cost between $787 and $930 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $691 on Juneyao Airlines (29 Oct–26 Nov).