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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Qingdao Airport to Los Angeles? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,261. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Los Angeles.$1,101 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Qingdao on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,101, select.
Los Angeles.$1,115 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Qingdao on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,115, select.
Los Angeles.$1,118 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Thu, 22 Oct.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Qingdao on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,118, select.
Los Angeles.$1,124 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Sun, 13 Sep.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Qingdao on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,124, select.
Los Angeles.$1,254 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Qingdao on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,254, select.
Los Angeles.$1,254 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Jan, returning Sun, 31 Jan.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Qingdao on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,254, select.
Los Angeles.$1,259 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Qingdao on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,259, select.
Los Angeles.$1,261 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Qingdao on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,261, select.
Los Angeles.$1,467 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 May, returning Sat, 15 May.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Qingdao on Mon, 10 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 15 May, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,467, select.
Los Angeles.$2,167 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Jan, returning Fri, 12 Feb.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Qingdao on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,167, select.
Los Angeles.$2,564 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Thu, 6 Aug.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Qingdao on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,564, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Qingdao to Los Angeles

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Qingdao to Los Angeles flights are currently cheapest in September.
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Qingdao to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,101
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Qingdao to Los Angeles: Frequently asked questions

There are 7 airports in Los Angeles: Hawthorne, Burbank, Los Angeles International, Long Beach Municipal, Los Angeles Van Nuys, Santa Ana John Wayne, and Ontario International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Qingdao to Los Angeles is $1,101. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Qingdao to Los Angeles. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,101.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Qingdao to Los Angeles.
The cheapest month to fly from Qingdao to Los Angeles is usually September.
If you're flying from Qingdao Airport, the cheapest airport near Los Angeles is Los Angeles International – which is 19.6 km away from the centre of Los Angeles. We've found flights into this airport from $1,101.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Qingdao Airport to Los Angeles on Wednesday, 9 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Qingdao Airport and Los Angeles. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 23°C. August is typically the warmest month in Los Angeles, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 7°C. The rainiest month is February.
Currently, Korean Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to Los Angeles.

Travelling from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) to Los Angeles: what you need to know

  • The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-8. The city is 16 hours behind Qingdao, where Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport is located.

  • For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your TAO to Los Angeles flight.

  • Flying during a peak time such as February? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Travelling from central Qingdao to TAO takes around 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Have an early flight from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to Los Angeles? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to TAO:

  • 87% of flights leaving Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from TAO.

  • TAO is located at No.99 Minhang Road.

How to find the cheapest flights from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) to Los Angeles

  • $649 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to Los Angeles flight. A round-trip ticket right now is $1,101. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.

  • To find cheap flights from TAO to Los Angeles, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.

  • Scoring cheap tickets from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to Los Angeles is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to access the lowest fares across the month and bag a sweet deal.

  • Finding a cheap flight from TAO to Los Angeles is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you when the price has dropped.

  • Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to Los Angeles by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

Airports in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles is roughly 29 kilometres. It'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour.

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to Los Angeles. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:

  • Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week before your flight from TAO to Los Angeles.

  • The street address for LAX is One World Way.

Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

  • Central Los Angeles is around 29 kilometres from Van Nuys Airport (VNY). After your flight from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to Los Angeles has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 35 minutes.

  • You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.

  • Following your TAO to Los Angeles flight, settle in at a hotel near VNY. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:

  • Avoid filling out forms on the spot and save time at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Secure your ride from VNY a few weeks in advance so you can simply pick up the keys and get on your way.

Best time to go to Los Angeles

  • It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to Los Angeles. July is the most popular month to visit Los Angeles. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in December.

  • Before locking in your Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to Los Angeles plane ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from TAO to Los Angeles in February when temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).

More about Los Angeles

  • After booking your flight from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to Los Angeles, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Los Angeles:

  • There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Universal Studios Hollywood, Hollywood Sign and Hollywood Bowl are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Los Angeles itinerary.

Explore more of the United States

  • You've visited Los Angeles, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Journey about 177 kilometres southeast to San Diego to tick off its popular sights. From San Diego Zoo to San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Around 499 kilometres northwest of Los Angeles, San Jose is another essential stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.

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