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 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — TAO
9 Jun — 16 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 10 May 2026.
Tue 18/813:00
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop20h 35m
Scoot
Fri 28/808:50
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop32h 30m
Scoot
Deal found 5/5$707
Fri 7/813:00
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop20h 35m
Scoot
Sun 23/808:50
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop32h 30m
Scoot
Deal found 5/5$716
Wed 19/813:00
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop20h 40m
Scoot
Sat 29/808:50
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop32h 30m
Scoot
Deal found 5/5$745
Fri 30/1014:20
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop20h 15m
Scoot
Sun 8/1108:50
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop31h 00m
Scoot
Deal found 5/5$758
Tue 9/614:10
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop23h 30m
China Southern
Mon 15/620:50
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 9/5$793
Tue 9/614:10
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop22h 15m
China Southern
Tue 16/612:50
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop21h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 9/5$794
Fri 28/810:05
SYD
-
TAO
2 stops25h 15m
China Eastern
Sun 13/920:10
TAO
-
SYD
2 stops33h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/5$803
Mon 25/511:25
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/608:50
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$814
Fri 5/614:10
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop23h 30m
China Southern
Sun 14/617:05
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop24h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 5/5$815
Tue 25/813:00
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop20h 35m
Scoot
Tue 8/908:50
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop24h 55m
Scoot
Deal found 5/5$829
Fri 28/810:05
SYD
-
TAO
2 stops28h 35m
China Eastern
Fri 11/920:10
TAO
-
SYD
2 stops33h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/5$836
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 10 May 2026.
Mon 25/511:25
SYD
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TAO
1 stop31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/608:50
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$814
Mon 7/910:00
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop30h 05m
China Eastern
Wed 9/908:15
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop21h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 8/5$888
Mon 7/908:15
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop14h 55m
Juneyao Airlines
Wed 9/914:15
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop14h 00m
Juneyao Airlines
Deal found 9/5$914
Tue 9/619:40
SYD
-
TAO
2 stops21h 20m
Air China
Mon 15/617:55
TAO
-
SYD
2 stops18h 55m
Air China
Deal found 7/5$1,004
Mon 7/907:00
SYD
-
TAO
2 stops32h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 9/914:45
TAO
-
SYD
2 stops39h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/5$1,291
Mon 31/811:00
SYD
-
TAO
Nonstop11h 40m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Thu 15/1020:55
TAO
-
SYD
Nonstop11h 00m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,520
Tue 9/608:15
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/621:50
TAO
-
SYD
3 stops35h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5$1,034
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 10 May 2026.
Fri 31/711:55
SYD
-
TAO
Nonstop12h 10m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Sun 9/819:45
TAO
-
SYD
Nonstop11h 15m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 5/5$938
Tue 9/609:05
SYD
-
TAO
Nonstop12h 40m
Delta
Mon 15/618:35
TAO
-
SYD
Nonstop8h 25m
Delta
Deal found 7/5$10,144
Fri 5/607:50
SYD
-
TAO
Nonstop12h 50m
Delta
Sun 14/609:20
TAO
-
SYD
Nonstop8h 10m
Delta
Deal found 5/5$10,808
Last-minute flights from Sydney to Qingdao
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Qingdao. Data last updated 10 May 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 25/511:25
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/608:50
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$814
Fri 5/614:10
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop23h 30m
China Southern
Sun 14/617:05
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop24h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 5/5$815
Tue 9/614:10
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop23h 30m
China Southern
Mon 15/620:50
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 9/5$793
Tue 9/614:10
SYD
-
TAO
1 stop22h 15m
China Southern
Tue 16/612:50
TAO
-
SYD
1 stop21h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 9/5$794
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 10 May 2026.
Mon 18/513:00
SYD
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TAO
1 stop20h 35m
Scoot
Deal found 6/5$492
Mon 18/520:35
SYD
-
TAO
3 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$607
Mon 18/511:00
SYD
-
TAO
Nonstop11h 40m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 6/5$765
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 10 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 10 May 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Qingdao that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
SydneyQingdao
SYD - TAO
SYDTAO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 25/5
11:25-16:45
1 stop31h 20m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Tue 2/6
08:50-19:20
1 stop32h 30m
$814
SydneyQingdao
SYD - TAO
SYDTAO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 7/9
10:00-14:05
1 stop30h 05m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Wed 9/9
08:15-08:00
1 stop21h 45m
$888
SydneyQingdao
SYD - TAO
SYDTAO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 7/9
08:15-21:10
1 stop14h 55m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Wed 9/9
14:15-06:15
1 stop14h 00m
$914
SydneyQingdao
SYD - TAO
SYDTAO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 9/6
19:40-15:00
2 stops21h 20m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Mon 15/6
17:55-14:50
2 stops18h 55m
$1,004
SydneyQingdao
SYD - TAO
SYDTAO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 9/6
08:15-21:10
1 stop14h 55m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Tue 16/6
21:50-11:45
3 stops35h 55m
$1,034
SydneyQingdao
SYD - TAO
SYDTAO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 7/9
07:00-13:30
2 stops32h 30m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Wed 9/9
14:45-08:00
2 stops39h 15m
$1,291
Fastest return journey
SydneyQingdao
SYD - TAO
SYDTAO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 31/8
11:00-20:40
Nonstop11h 40m
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
Thu 15/10
20:55-10:55
Nonstop11h 00m
$1,520
Cheapest one-way
SydneyQingdao
SYD - TAO
SYDTAO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 18/5
20:35-23:35
3 stops29h 00m
$607
Fastest single journey
SydneyQingdao
SYD - TAO
SYDTAO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 18/5
11:00-20:40
Nonstop11h 40m
$765
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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Qingdao
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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 $572). Flying from Sydney to Qingdao in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,171). 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.
Xiamen (XMN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 37% 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 $482.
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: 15h 14m.
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 10 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 218 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 and Juneyao Airlines can get you from Sydney to Qingdao in just under 14h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 10m. 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 $471, 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 $484 and $528, 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?
$292 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 $293 and $316, respectively.
What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Qingdao?
While on average a flight from Sydney to Qingdao is generally $592, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $451. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl), you can expect to pay $814 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 $572). Flying from Sydney to Qingdao in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,171). 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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