Hefei (HFE) to Qingdao (TAO) flights

An economy award from Hefei (HFE) to Qingdao (TAO) starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Hefei (HFE) to Qingdao (TAO): Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines and Shandong Airlines. The two airports are 350 miles (564 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 14 ways to fly it with one stop, through Shanghai, Dalian and Beijing and more.
How many miles HFE to TAO costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 5,500 | $35β370 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 11,500 | $25β180 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from HFE to TAO
- Beijing Capital AirlinesNot in an alliance

- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

- QWQingdao AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Shandong AirlinesNot in an alliance

Book HFE to TAO with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
HFE to TAO with one stop
14 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way


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- Via Dalian (DLC)China Eastern Airlines the whole way

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- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way



- Via Taiyuan (TYN)Hainan Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way

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- Via Yuncheng (YCU)Xiamen Airlines and China Eastern Airlines, then Kunming Airlines



- Via Wenzhou (WNZ)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
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QW+1 - Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air the whole way


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- Via Datong (DAT)China Eastern Airlines the whole way


- Via Xian (XIY)China Eastern Airlines the whole way




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- Via Shenyang (SHE)Spring Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way
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- Via Fuzhou (FOC)China Eastern Airlines the whole way

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- Via Hohhot (HET)Beijing Capital Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way
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- Via Ganzhou (KOW)China Eastern Airlines, then GX Airlines
GX - Via Dongsheng (DSN)China Eastern Airlines the whole way


HFE to TAO: common questions
How many miles does HFE to TAO cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (11,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from HFE to TAO?
Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Qingdao Airlines and Shandong Airlines fly nonstop from Hefei (HFE) to Qingdao (TAO).
How far is Hefei from Qingdao by plane?
Hefei (HFE) and Qingdao (TAO) are 350 miles (564 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book HFE to TAO award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Hefei and Qingdao?
The most direct connections are through Shanghai (PVG), Dalian (DLC), Beijing (PEK), Taiyuan (TYN) and Yuncheng (YCU). On 12 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Shanghai.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.
