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Cheap Flights from Seoul to Qingdao

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Cheapest one-way

S$ 52
Jeju Air Tue, Sep 15

70% below next 30d avg. (S$ 173)

Cheapest return

S$ 137
Jin Air Tue, Sep 15

61% below next 30d avg. (S$ 350)

Best time to book

October Cheapest month
July Peak month

Fastest flight

1h 40m Avg: 1h 37m

Recommended airlines

With a lowest one-way fare of S$ 52 , travelers can expect an average price of S$ 173 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at S$ 137 . Flights typically take around 1h 37m , but the fastest nonstop option completes the journey in just 1h 40m minutes. Flights to Qingdao can arrive at: Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) . The most common route connects Incheon International Airport and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (ICN–TAO). To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

Updated 3d ago · This content is an AI-powered summary based on Trip.com data. Prices and availability are subject to change. Please refer to actual prices, availability, and travel conditions.

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Seoul to Qingdao over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from S$ 52 and round-trip from S$ 137. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        ICN 07:15
        1h 40m
        Direct
        TAO 07:55
        Seoul - Qingdao | Tue, Sep 15 | Jin Air
        TAO 09:00
        1h 35m
        Direct
        ICN 11:35
        Qingdao - Seoul | Tue, Sep 22 | Jin Air
        S$ 137 S$ 192
        28% off
        28% off
        S$ 192 S$ 137
      • ICN 07:15
        1h 40m
        Direct
        TAO 07:55
        Seoul - Qingdao | Wed, Sep 16 | Jin Air
        TAO 09:00
        1h 35m
        Direct
        ICN 11:35
        Qingdao - Seoul | Tue, Sep 22 | Jin Air
        S$ 137 S$ 192
        28% off
        28% off
        S$ 192 S$ 137
      • ICN 07:15
        1h 40m
        Direct
        TAO 07:55
        Seoul - Qingdao | Sun, Sep 20 | Jin Air
        TAO 09:00
        1h 35m
        Direct
        ICN 11:35
        Qingdao - Seoul | Tue, Sep 22 | Jin Air
        S$ 146 S$ 192
        24% off
        24% off
        S$ 192 S$ 146
      • ICN 07:15
        1h 40m
        Direct
        TAO 07:55
        Seoul - Qingdao | Sun, Sep 13 | Jin Air
        TAO 09:00
        1h 35m
        Direct
        ICN 11:35
        Qingdao - Seoul | Thu, Sep 17 | Jin Air
        S$ 166
        14% off
        S$ 192 S$ 166
      • ICN 07:15
        1h 40m
        Direct
        TAO 07:55
        Seoul - Qingdao | Tue, Sep 22 | Jin Air
        TAO 09:00
        1h 35m
        Direct
        ICN 11:35
        Qingdao - Seoul | Thu, Sep 24 | Jin Air
        S$ 166
        14% off
        S$ 192 S$ 166
      • ICN 07:15
        1h 40m
        Direct
        TAO 07:55
        Seoul - Qingdao | Mon, Sep 21 | Jin Air
        TAO 09:00
        1h 35m
        Direct
        ICN 11:35
        Qingdao - Seoul | Thu, Sep 24 | Jin Air
        S$ 166
        14% off
        S$ 192 S$ 166
      • ICN 20:00
        1h 50m
        Direct
        TAO 20:50
        Seoul - Qingdao | Thu, Oct 29 | Jeju Air
        TAO 19:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        ICN 22:20
        Qingdao - Seoul | Wed, Nov 4 | Qingdao Airlines
        S$ 176
        8% off
        S$ 192 S$ 176
      • ICN 08:05
        1h 45m
        Direct
        TAO 08:50
        Seoul - Qingdao | Sun, Sep 20 | Jeju Air
        TAO 23:55
        1h 45m
        Direct
        ICN 02:40
        Qingdao - Seoul | Wed, Sep 23 | Jeju Air
        S$ 177
        8% off
        S$ 192 S$ 177
      • ICN 08:05
        1h 45m
        Direct
        TAO 08:50
        Seoul - Qingdao | Mon, Sep 21 | Jeju Air
        TAO 23:55
        1h 45m
        Direct
        ICN 02:40
        Qingdao - Seoul | Wed, Sep 23 | Jeju Air
        S$ 177
        8% off
        S$ 192 S$ 177
      • ICN 19:20
        1h 50m
        Direct
        TAO 20:10
        Seoul - Qingdao | Tue, Sep 15 | Trinity Airways
        TAO 21:10
        1h 40m
        Direct
        ICN 23:50
        Qingdao - Seoul | Thu, Sep 17 | Trinity Airways
        S$ 178
        7% off
        S$ 192 S$ 178
      • SEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        TAO 14:00
        Seoul - Qingdao | Mon, Sep 14 | Normal Airline
        TAO 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SEL 16:00
        Qingdao - Seoul | Wed, Sep 16 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        ICN 08:05
        1h 45m
        Direct
        TAO 08:50
        Seoul - Qingdao | Tue, Sep 15 | Jeju Air
        S$ 52 S$ 84
        38% off
        38% off
        S$ 84 S$ 52
      • ICN 08:05
        1h 45m
        Direct
        TAO 08:50
        Seoul - Qingdao | Wed, Sep 16 | Jeju Air
        S$ 52 S$ 84
        38% off
        38% off
        S$ 84 S$ 52
      • ICN 20:20
        1h 45m
        Direct
        TAO 21:05
        Seoul - Qingdao | Tue, Sep 29 | Jeju Air
        S$ 64 S$ 84
        24% off
        24% off
        S$ 84 S$ 64
      • ICN 22:20
        1h 45m
        Direct
        TAO 23:05
        Seoul - Qingdao | Wed, Sep 30 | Jeju Air
        S$ 67
        20% off
        S$ 84 S$ 67
      • ICN 07:15
        1h 40m
        Direct
        TAO 07:55
        Seoul - Qingdao | Wed, Sep 16 | Jin Air
        S$ 68
        19% off
        S$ 84 S$ 68
      • ICN 08:05
        1h 45m
        Direct
        TAO 08:50
        Seoul - Qingdao | Thu, Sep 17 | Jeju Air
        S$ 71
        15% off
        S$ 84 S$ 71
      • ICN 08:05
        1h 45m
        Direct
        TAO 08:50
        Seoul - Qingdao | Tue, Sep 22 | Jeju Air
        S$ 71
        15% off
        S$ 84 S$ 71
      • ICN 20:00
        1h 50m
        Direct
        TAO 20:50
        Seoul - Qingdao | Thu, Oct 29 | Jeju Air
        S$ 76
        10% off
        S$ 84 S$ 76
      • ICN 20:00
        1h 50m
        Direct
        TAO 20:50
        Seoul - Qingdao | Tue, Oct 27 | Jeju Air
        S$ 77
        8% off
        S$ 84 S$ 77
      • ICN 07:15
        1h 40m
        Direct
        TAO 07:55
        Seoul - Qingdao | Mon, Oct 19 | Jin Air
        S$ 78
        7% off
        S$ 84 S$ 78
      • SEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        TAO 14:00
        Seoul - Qingdao | Mon, Sep 14 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Over the past 7 days, flights from Seoul to Qingdao have operated an average of 45 times per day, with 49.7% on-time departure rate and 96.8% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Seoul to Qingdao flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Seoul to Qingdao are China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines, and Korean Air, among 5 carriers on this route. Jeju Air offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Shandong Airlines logo Shandong Airlines
Korean Air logo Korean Air
Qingdao Airlines logo Qingdao Airlines
Jeju Air logo Jeju Air
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Seoul to Qingdao according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flying from Seoul to Qingdao

The distance between Seoul and Qingdao is approximately 599.49km. It takes around 1 hour 37 minutes on average to fly from Seoul to Qingdao. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price S$ 52
Cheapest return ticket price S$ 137
Off-season for travel October
Peak season for travel July
Flight distance 599.49km
Average flight time 1 hour 37 minutes
Popular airline China Eastern Airlines
Frequency ～71/week
Flight statistics for the Seoul–Qingdao route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Seoul to Qingdao.

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Seoul to Qingdao?

The average price of one-way flights from Seoul to Qingdao purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Seoul to Qingdao is September, with an average price of S$ 64, and the most expensive month is June, with an average price of up to S$ 106.

S$ 106
S$ 85
S$ 64
S$ 43
  • S$ 64
    Sep
  • S$ 65
    Oct
  • S$ 71
    Nov
  • S$ 77
    Dec
  • S$ 80
    Jan
  • S$ 88
    Feb
  • S$ 73
    Mar
  • S$ 93
    Apr
  • S$ 99
    May
  • S$ 106
    Jun
  • S$ 102
    Jul
  • S$ 95
    Aug

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Seoul to Qingdao?

The average price of round-trip flights from Seoul to Qingdao purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Seoul to Qingdao is November, with an average price of S$ 109, and the most expensive month is July, with an average price of up to S$ 167.

S$ 167
S$ 138
S$ 109
S$ 80
    Cheapest
  • S$ 132
    Sep
  • S$ 130
    Oct
  • S$ 109
    Nov
  • S$ 113
    Dec
  • S$ 121
    Jan
  • S$ 131
    Feb
  • S$ 122
    Mar
  • S$ 123
    Apr
  • S$ 114
    May
  • S$ 136
    Jun
  • S$ 167
    Jul
  • S$ 163
    Aug

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Seoul to Qingdao?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jeju Air offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from S$ 52 (for example, ICN–TAO on Tue, Sep 15). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Jin Air offers fares from S$ 137, departing on Tue, Sep 15 and returning on Tue, Sep 22.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Seoul to Qingdao with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Shandong Airlines Korean Air Qingdao Airlines Jeju Air Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 37 minutes to fly from Seoul (SEL) to Qingdao (TAO).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Seoul to Qingdao is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 134 direct flights operate each week between Seoul and Qingdao. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – MU8940 (departure at 08:04) Shandong Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – SC4618 (departure at 21:57)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Seoul to Qingdao on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Tue, Sep 15, with one-way fares from just S$ 52.
    · Compare airlines. Jeju Air currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. July is generally the busiest month for travel to Qingdao.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Seoul to Qingdao is usually October, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Seoul to Qingdao on September 30, 2026 with Jeju Air, with prices starting at S$ 67.
  • Flights to Qingdao can arrive at: Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO). The most common route connects Incheon International Airport and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (ICN–TAO).
  • The time difference between Qingdao and Seoul is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Seoul to Qingdao is S$ 173. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Seoul to Qingdao is S$ 350. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Seoul and Qingdao, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Jeju Air, Jin Air and Trinity Airwaysare the most popular budget airlines flying from Seoul to Qingdao. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Flights from Seoul to Qingdao

Flying from Seoul to Qingdao: A Traveler's Guide

Planning a trip from Seoul to Qingdao? Get ready to explore this charming city located in the Shandong Province of China. Qingdao is renowned for its beautiful beaches, rich history, and delicious seafood. Here are some interesting and fun facts about this fascinating destination:

  • Qingdao is home to the famous Tsingtao Brewery, which produces one of China's most popular beers.
  • The city hosted the sailing events of the 2008 Beijing Olympics and is known for its excellent sailing conditions.
  • Qingdao boasts stunning European-style architecture, influenced by its German colonial past.
  • Its most popular beach, Qingdao Golden Beach, stretches over 3 kilometers and offers breathtaking views.

Airports in Qingdao

Qingdao is served by two major airports:

  • Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) - Located approximately 30 kilometers from downtown Qingdao, it is the main airport in the city and handles both domestic and international flights.
  • Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (JNG) - Situated in the city of Jiaozhou, about 40 kilometers away from Qingdao, this airport mainly operates domestic flights.

Estimated Flight Time from Seoul to Qingdao

The average direct flight time from Seoul to Qingdao is around 1 hour and 20 minutes. However, depending on the airline and any potential layovers, the total travel time may vary. It is advisable to check the specific details while booking your flights.

Tips for Choosing Flights from Seoul to Qingdao

  • Compare prices and flight schedules to find the most convenient option for your travel plans.
  • Consider choosing flights with shorter layovers to minimize waiting time.
  • Check for any additional services or amenities offered on board, such as in-flight entertainment or extra legroom.
  • Read reviews and ratings of different airlines to ensure a comfortable and reliable flying experience.

Best Time to Fly from Seoul to Qingdao

The best time to fly from Seoul to Qingdao is during the non-peak seasons, which are generally from March to May and September to November. During these months, the weather is pleasant, and flight prices tend to be more affordable. However, Qingdao's coastal location means it has a mild climate, making it a year-round destination worth exploring.

Popular Airlines Flying from Seoul to Qingdao

Several airlines operate flights between Seoul and Qingdao, including:

  • China Eastern Airlines
  • China Southern Airlines
  • Korean Air
  • Asiana Airlines
  • Air China

Tips about Traveling to Qingdao

When traveling to Qingdao, keep the following tips in mind:

  • Airport Arrival: Upon arrival at Qingdao Liuting International Airport, you can easily reach the city center by taxi or the Airport Shuttle Bus. Ensure you have local currency for payment.
  • Common Payment Mode: In Qingdao, cash is widely accepted. However, major credit cards are also accepted in most hotels, restaurants, and tourist areas.
  • Transport Options: Getting around Qingdao is convenient with its extensive public transportation system, including buses, taxis, and the subway. Consider purchasing a local transportation card for ease of travel.
  • General Visa Information: Before traveling to Qingdao, ensure you have the necessary visa requirements. Visit the official website of the embassy or consulate for up-to-date information and to process your visa application.

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To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
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