Chengdu (TFU) to Qingdao (TAO) flights
An economy award from Chengdu (TFU) to Qingdao (TAO) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 8 airlines fly nonstop from Chengdu (TFU) to Qingdao (TAO): Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China United Airlines, Lucky Air, Qingdao Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Spring Airlines. The two airports are 994 miles (1,599 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance and China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 59 ways to fly it with one stop, through Zhengzhou, Shiyan and Xiangyang and more.
How many miles TFU 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 | 7,000 | $35–370 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air China | 8,000 | $33–58 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air China | 10,000 | $5–30 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air China | 14,500 | $5–30 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air China | 15,000 | $30–55 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air China | 15,000 | $5–30 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air China | 15,000 | $5–70 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 16,100 | $25–180 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air China | 25,000 | $5–30 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air China | 40,000 | $49.80–424.80 |
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 TFU to TAO
- Air ChinaStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- KNChina United AirlinesNot in an alliance
- 8LLucky AirNot in an alliance
- QWQingdao AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Shandong AirlinesNot in an alliance
- 3USichuan AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Spring AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book TFU 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 Canada AeroplanBooks Air China
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air China
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air China
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air China
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air China
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air China
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air China
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air China
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air China
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air China
- United MileagePlusBooks Air China
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
TFU to TAO with one stop
59 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Zhengzhou (CGO)Qingdao Airlines the whole way3U8L+4QW
- Via Shiyan (WDS)China Eastern Airlines and Sichuan Airlines, then Shandong Airlines3U
- Via Xiangyang (XFN)Loong Air, then GX AirlinesGJGX
- Via Yuncheng (YCU)Air China, then Kunming Airlines
- Via Xian (XIY)Sichuan Airlines the whole way
3U
+3 - Via Changzhi (CIH)Gestair, then Donghai AirlinesG5DZ
- Via Enshi (ENH)Spring Airlines, then Beijing Capital Airlines
- Via Yichang (YIH)China Eastern Airlines, then Donghai AirlinesDZ
- Via Shashi (SHS)Loong Air, then Beijing Capital AirlinesGJ
- Via Wuhan (WUH)Air China, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more the whole way3U+1+3
- Via Hefei (HFE)China Eastern Airlines and Qingdao Airlines the whole way3UEU+4QW+1
- Via Yan'an (ENY)Air China, then Shandong Airlines
- Via Taiyuan (TYN)China Eastern Airlines the whole way3U+1+1
- Via Nanjing (NKG)Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 4 more, then Shandong Airlines
+3
- Via Yulin (UYN)Hainan Airlines and China United Airlines, then Tianjin AirlinesKNGS
TFU to TAO: common questions
How many miles does TFU to TAO cost?
In economy it starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (8,000), ANA Mileage Club (10,000) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (14,500). 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 TFU to TAO?
Air China (Star Alliance), China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), China United Airlines, Lucky Air, Qingdao Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Spring Airlines fly nonstop from Chengdu (TFU) to Qingdao (TAO).
How far is Chengdu from Qingdao by plane?
Chengdu (TFU) and Qingdao (TAO) are 994 miles (1,599 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book TFU to TAO award flights?
19 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 11 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Chengdu and Qingdao?
The most direct connections are through Zhengzhou (CGO), Shiyan (WDS), Xiangyang (XFN), Yuncheng (YCU) and Xian (XIY). On 34 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Qingdao Airlines through Zhengzhou.
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.