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Flight deals from Qingdao to Shanghai Hongqiao

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Qingdao Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs35,266. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.Rs17,595 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep.One-way flight with Shandong Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Shandong Airlines departs from Qingdao on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs17,595, select.
Shanghai.Rs17,932 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug.One-way flight with Shandong Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Shandong Airlines departs from Qingdao on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs17,932, select.
Shanghai.Rs26,955 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct.One-way flight with Juneyao Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Juneyao Airlines departs from Qingdao on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs26,955, select.
Shanghai.Rs59,296 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Dec.One-way flight with Shanghai Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Shanghai Airlines departs from Qingdao on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs59,296, select.
Shanghai.Rs59,363 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Nov.One-way flight with Shanghai Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Shanghai Airlines departs from Qingdao on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs59,363, select.
Shanghai.Rs115,942 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Mar.One-way flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Qingdao on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs115,942, select.
Shanghai.Rs116,285 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Jan.One-way flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Qingdao on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs116,285, select.
Shanghai.Rs117,193 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Apr.One-way flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Qingdao on Sat, 3 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs117,193, select.
Shanghai.Rs138,146 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Jul.One-way flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Qingdao on Fri, 2 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs138,146, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Qingdao to Shanghai Hongqiao

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Qingdao to Shanghai Hongqiao flights are currently cheapest in September.
Aug
from Rs17,932
Sep
from Rs17,595
Oct
from Rs26,955
Nov
from Rs59,363
Dec
from Rs59,296
Jan
from Rs116,285
Feb
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Mar
from Rs115,942
Apr
from Rs117,193
May
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Jun
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Jul
from Rs138,146

Direct flights from Qingdao to Shanghai Hongqiao

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Qingdao to Shanghai Hongqiao: Alternative routes

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Qingdao to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs17,595
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time1 hr, 41 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week131

Finding cheap flights from Qingdao to Shanghai Hongqiao: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Qingdao to Shanghai Hongqiao is Rs35,266. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 41 minutes is the average flight time from Qingdao to Shanghai Hongqiao.
China Eastern, Air China and Shenzhen Airlines fly direct from Qingdao to Shanghai Hongqiao.
As of August 2026, there are 131 flights per week flying from Qingdao to Shanghai Hongqiao.
The cheapest month to fly from Qingdao to Shanghai Hongqiao is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Qingdao Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport on Wednesday, 9 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 41 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Shandong Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai Hongqiao.

Travelling from Qingdao Airport (TAO) to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Qingdao Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport.

  • Qingdao and Shanghai are in the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.

  • Each week, there are 94 Qingdao Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport flights.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your TAO to SHA flight.

  • You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • You can travel nonstop to Shanghai, China. Take to the skies with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Qingdao Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport:

  • The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Shandong Airlines.

  • With a dependable 91.98% of services landing on schedule, Shandong Airlines has the best on-time performance for TAO to SHA flights.

How to find the cheapest flights from Qingdao Airport (TAO) to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)

  • Currently, Rs17,595 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Qingdao Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs35,266. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.

  • To score cheap tickets from TAO to SHA, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.

  • Getting cheap flights from Qingdao Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from TAO to SHA is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new deal comes up.

  • Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Qingdao Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Qingdao Airport (TAO)

  • You'll find TAO at No.99 Minhang Road.

  • Qingdao Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 87% of flights that take off from TAO reach their destination without delay.

  • Central Qingdao to Qingdao Airport is approximately 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Qingdao Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to TAO:

Arriving at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)

When to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)

  • It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Qingdao Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Shanghai. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.

  • Lock in your flight from Qingdao Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport for August if you want to explore Shanghai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 34ºC.

  • Search for cheap tickets from TAO to SHA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 10ºC on average.

Explore more of China

  • Nanjing is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.

  • Around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai, Suzhou is another favourite stop in China. Experience major highlights starting with Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.

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