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Cheap flights from Sydney to Qingdao from $555

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — TAO
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl are usually found in March or May, booked 17 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$586

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$745

Good round-trip deal

$553 or less

Good one-way deal

$297 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 19/5-17/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 50m total
  • Sydney to Qingdao
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($366 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($75 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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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 21 February 2025.

Sat 17/520:20SYD - TAO
1 stop18h 40mSichuan Airlines
Sat 21/614:00TAO - SYD
1 stop22h 15mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 20/2$555
Mon 19/508:05SYD - TAO
1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/617:05TAO - SYD
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$586
Sat 22/212:30SYD - TAO
1 stop14h 45mXiamenAir
Sun 16/308:00TAO - SYD
1 stop23h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 21/2$655
Sat 1/310:40SYD - TAO
Nonstop11h 10mBeijing Capital Airlines
Fri 21/317:05TAO - SYD
Nonstop11h 40mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 19/2$701
Sat 1/320:40SYD - TAO
2 stops21h 15mAir China
Fri 21/313:10TAO - SYD
2 stops23h 20mAir China
Deal found 19/2$757
Sat 22/212:00SYD - TAO
1 stop15h 10mChina Eastern
Sun 16/317:00TAO - SYD
2 stops37h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/2$774

Find flights from Sydney to Qingdao within your budget

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 21 February 2025.

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Sydney

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Qingdao

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyQingdao

SYD - TAO

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/5

20:20-13:00

1 stop18h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 21/6

14:00-14:15

1 stop22h 15m

$555

SydneyQingdao

SYD - TAO

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/5

08:05-08:20

1 stop26h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 17/6

17:05-19:40

1 stop24h 35m

$586

SydneyQingdao

SYD - TAO

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/5

11:25-11:50

1 stop26h 25m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 21/6

20:35-09:20

2 stops34h 45m

$724

SydneyQingdao

SYD - TAO

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/4

14:10-12:25

1 stop24h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 24/4

10:10-08:30

2 stops20h 20m

$912

SydneyQingdao

SYD - TAO

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/4

11:05-20:15

Nonstop11h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 24/4

20:55-09:55

Nonstop11h 00m

$950

SydneyQingdao

SYD - TAO

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/4

06:30-08:20

3 stops51h 50m

$572

SydneyQingdao

SYD - TAO

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/4

08:05-08:20

1 stop26h 15m

$582

SydneyQingdao

SYD - TAO

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/4

11:05-20:15

Nonstop11h 10m

$641

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Travel insights for flights from Sydney to Qingdao

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Sydney to Qingdao including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Qingdao is 17 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 $837). 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 21 February 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 39% on flights from Sydney to Qingdao by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Rainfall in Qingdao by month

Plan your trip to Qingdao by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Qingdao by month

Plan your trip to Qingdao by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 21 February 2025.
China Eastern
7.0
Good
126 reviews
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Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

5.8

Comfort

7.0

Crew

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.0

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Emil,Nov 2024

HKG - PVG

I prefer MU to CX for the HKG PVG route as the 32X aircraft of CX's leg room is probably the shortest.

China Eastern
7.0
Good
126 reviews
China Eastern
7.0
Good
126 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

5.8

Comfort

7.0

Crew

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.0

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Emil,Nov 2024

HKG - PVG

I prefer MU to CX for the HKG PVG route as the 32X aircraft of CX's leg room is probably the shortest.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Qingdao. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Sydney to Qingdao flight route?

    The Sydney Kingsford Smith to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl flight path was viewed by 584 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Currently priced at $657, XiamenAir will fly you from Sydney to Qingdao and back. In addition to XiamenAir, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Beijing Capital Airlines and Air China - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $701 and $757, respectively. Users have found that XiamenAir is 16% 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 $476, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $256. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl), you can expect to pay $503 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, 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 $837). 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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Discover the top 8 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 21 February 2025.
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China EasternCheapest$385Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$502Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest$588Average$641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$591Average$1,020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$607Average$910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$624Average$787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$835Average$1,383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$1,081Average$1,260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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