How long is the flight from New Zealand to Qingdao?

Airlines like China Southern fly from New Zealand to Qingdao in about 21h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from New Zealand to Qingdao is about 9907 km.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Qingdao one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $577 on China Southern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Eastern from $618 and Singapore Airlines from $927 one-way.

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New Zealand to Qingdao?

Air China, China Southern and China Eastern are the most popular airlines when flying from New Zealand to Qingdao.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to TAO?

When flying from New Zealand to Qingdao, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Qingdao from New Zealand?

Located just 41.4 km from the city centre, Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Qingdao from New Zealand.

Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Qingdao that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Qingdao flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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Cheapest in	May
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ChristchurchQingdao

CHC Christchurch - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

CHCTAO

Christchurch

Sat 27/2

06:05-12:00

2 stops34h 55m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 27/8

17:45-00:20

2 stops26h 35m

$1,437

AucklandQingdao

AKL Auckland Intl - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

AKLTAO

Auckland Intl

Sat 12/12

22:25-15:00

1 stop21h 35m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 15/1

12:20-16:15

1 stop22h 55m

$1,839

ChristchurchQingdao

CHC Christchurch - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

CHCTAO

Christchurch

Sat 7/11

16:35-13:15

2 stops25h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 14/11

08:40-00:10

2 stops34h 30m

$1,845

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AucklandQingdao

AKL Auckland Intl - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

AKLTAO

Auckland Intl

Fri 11/12

10:00-00:10

1 stop19h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 14/1

08:05-07:00

1 stop17h 55m

$1,871

AucklandQingdao

AKL Auckland Intl - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

AKLTAO

Auckland Intl

Fri 11/12

10:00-15:00

1 stop34h 00m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 16/1

08:05-07:00

1 stop17h 55m

$1,921

AucklandQingdao

AKL Auckland Intl - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

AKLTAO

Auckland Intl

Fri 27/11

22:25-11:15

1 stop17h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 5/1

18:55-07:00

1 stop31h 05m

$1,966

AucklandQingdao

AKL Auckland Intl - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

AKLTAO

Auckland Intl

Fri 11/12

22:20-13:00

2 stops19h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 16/1

14:00-18:40

2 stops23h 40m

$2,518

AucklandQingdao

AKL Auckland Intl - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

AKLTAO

Auckland Intl

Thu 17/12

22:25-11:15

1 stop17h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 9/1

12:20-00:40

2 stops31h 20m

$2,614

AucklandQingdao

AKL Auckland Intl - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

AKLTAO

Auckland Intl

Sat 12/12

22:20-13:00

2 stops19h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 15/1

14:00-18:40

2 stops23h 40m

$2,667

AucklandQingdao

AKL Auckland Intl - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

AKLTAO

Auckland Intl

Fri 11/12

12:50-07:25

2 stops23h 35m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 16/1

13:00-17:25

3 stops23h 25m

$3,143

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Qingdao?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Qingdao (average of $901). Flying from New Zealand to Qingdao in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,912). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Qingdao

See what other customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific,Air China, andChina Southern from New Zealand to Qingdao have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,513 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.

Cathay Pacific

7.6

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1,513 reviews

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7.6

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1,513 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.

Air China

7.5

Good

166 reviews

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,513 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.

China Southern

7.4

Good

176 reviews

Cathay Pacific

7.6

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1,513 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.

China Eastern

7.3

Good

245 reviews

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,513 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Qingdao from New Zealand?
Located just 41.4 km from the city centre, Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Qingdao from New Zealand.
How long is the flight from New Zealand to Qingdao?
Airlines like China Southern fly from New Zealand to Qingdao in about 21h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from New Zealand to Qingdao is about 9907 km.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Qingdao one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $577 on China Southern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Eastern from $618 and Singapore Airlines from $927 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Qingdao that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Qingdao flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Qingdao?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Qingdao.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Qingdao?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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 New Zealand to Qingdao?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Qingdao (average of $901). Flying from New Zealand to Qingdao in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,912). 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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China Southern	Cheapest$839	Average$1,518	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$996	Average$1,649	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Air China	Cheapest$1,013	Average$1,445	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,021	Average$1,742	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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