Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Qingdao Airport (TAO): what you need to know
Qingdao's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Qingdao 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your SFO to TAO flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Qingdao Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between SFO and TAO include:
Incheon International Airport
Tokyo Narita Airport
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Qingdao Airport (TAO)
Right now, R 7,070 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Qingdao Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 13,608. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SFO to TAO if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Qingdao Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Finding cheap flights from SFO to TAO is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new deal comes up.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Qingdao Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights departing from San Francisco International Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near SFO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Qingdao Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Qingdao Airport (TAO)
If you're getting in on a late San Francisco International Airport to Qingdao Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near TAO:
When to fly to Qingdao Airport (TAO)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Qingdao Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Qingdao. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Qingdao Airport for July if you want to visit Qingdao during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to TAO in January. Average temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.
Explore more of China
You've visited Qingdao, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Travel about 434 kilometres north-west to Tianjin to tick off its leading attractions. From Haihe River to China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Nanjing is another well-known destination in China and is around 467 kilometres south of Qingdao. No journey is complete without visiting Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
