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Cheap flights from Sydney to Qingdao from $333

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 21/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — TAO
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl are usually found in May or August, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$616

One-way from

$333

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$816

Good round-trip deal

$674 or less

Good one-way deal

$685 or less
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 13/8-20/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • Sydney to Qingdao
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 21/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 45m total
  • Sydney to Qingdao
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($259 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($66 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl.

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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 4 July 2025.

Wed 13/812:50SYD - TAO
1 stop20h 45mScoot
Wed 20/808:50TAO - SYD
1 stop24h 45mScoot
Deal found 2/7$616
Mon 18/810:15SYD - TAO
1 stop26h 10mChina Southern
Mon 25/815:50TAO - SYD
1 stop25h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 4/7$709
Sun 26/1012:30SYD - TAO
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/1122:10TAO - SYD
1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$758
Mon 18/811:20SYD - TAO
2 stops31h 10mChina Eastern
Mon 25/817:45TAO - SYD
2 stops36h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/7$790
Sat 26/720:20SYD - TAO
1 stop18h 40mSichuan Airlines
Sat 9/814:00TAO - SYD
1 stop22h 15mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/7$873
Sat 26/719:40SYD - TAO
2 stops28h 35mAir China
Sat 9/815:10TAO - SYD
2 stops21h 40mAir China
Deal found 2/7$1,022
Sun 13/706:30SYD - TAO
2 stops33h 05mCathay Pacific
Sun 20/714:45TAO - SYD
1 stop27h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/7$1,392
Wed 17/1212:30SYD - TAO
1 stop26h 20mXiamenAir
Thu 8/108:00TAO - SYD
1 stop23h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 2/7$1,532

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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 4 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Qingdao that are best for you.

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Sydney

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Qingdao

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyQingdao

SYD - TAO

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 13/8

12:50-07:35

1 stop20h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 20/8

08:50-11:35

1 stop24h 45m

$616

SydneyQingdao

SYD - TAO

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/8

10:15-10:25

1 stop26h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 25/8

15:50-19:25

1 stop25h 35m

$709

SydneyQingdao

SYD - TAO

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/10

12:30-11:50

1 stop26h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 2/11

22:10-06:30

1 stop29h 20m

$758

SydneyQingdao

SYD - TAO

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/8

11:20-16:30

2 stops31h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 25/8

17:45-08:00

2 stops36h 15m

$790

SydneyQingdao

SYD - TAO

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 26/7

20:20-13:00

1 stop18h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 9/8

14:00-14:15

1 stop22h 15m

$873

SydneyQingdao

SYD - TAO

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 26/7

19:40-22:15

2 stops28h 35m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 9/8

15:10-14:50

2 stops21h 40m

$1,022

SydneyQingdao

SYD - TAO

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/12

12:30-11:50

1 stop26h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 8/1

08:00-10:25

1 stop23h 25m

$1,532

SydneyQingdao

SYD - TAO

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/12

14:10-13:15

2 stops50h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 8/1

14:40-08:00

2 stops38h 20m

$2,053

SydneyQingdao

SYD - TAO

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 21/8

12:50-07:35

1 stop20h 45m

$333

SydneyQingdao

SYD - TAO

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 21/8

15:10-10:25

2 stops45h 15m

$426

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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 27 June 2025.

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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Qingdao (average of $361). Flying from Sydney to Qingdao in December is currently the most expensive (average of $846). 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 4 July 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 46% on flights from Sydney to Qingdao by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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 4 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Cathay Pacific, China Southern, andAir China 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.

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Steve,June 2025

DFW - HKG

Very rude stewardess lied about the food then argued about it very unprofessional

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Steve,June 2025

DFW - HKG

Very rude stewardess lied about the food then argued about it very unprofessional

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Steve,June 2025

DFW - HKG

Very rude stewardess lied about the food then argued about it very unprofessional

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Steve,June 2025

DFW - HKG

Very rude stewardess lied about the food then argued about it very unprofessional

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Steve,June 2025

DFW - HKG

Very rude stewardess lied about the food then argued about it very unprofessional

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Steve,June 2025

DFW - HKG

Very rude stewardess lied about the food then argued about it very unprofessional

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Sydney to Qingdao flight route?

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

    Currently priced at $616, Scoot will fly you from Sydney to Qingdao and back. In addition to Scoot, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from China Southern and China Eastern - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $735 and $799, respectively. Users have found that Scoot is 25% 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 $746, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $324. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl), you can expect to pay $587 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Sydney to Qingdao?

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  • 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.

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    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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Qingdao (average of $361). Flying from Sydney to Qingdao in December is currently the most expensive (average of $846). 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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Top 9 airlines flying from Sydney to Qingdao

Discover the top 9 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 4 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$487Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest$534Average$963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$564Average$1,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest$570Average$1,042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$589Average$822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$601Average$942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$617Average$788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$810Average$1,329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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