China Β· 984 miles (1,583 km)

Guangzhou (CAN) to Qingdao (TAO) flights

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7,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Guangzhou (CAN) 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. 5 airlines fly nonstop from Guangzhou (CAN) to Qingdao (TAO): 9 Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. The two airports are 984 miles (1,583 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 55 ways to fly it with one stop, through Nanchang, Hefei and Nanjing and more.

How many miles CAN 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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines7,000$35–370
Air Canada AeroplanOn Shenzhen Airlines8,000$33–58
ANA Mileage ClubOn Shenzhen Airlines10,000$25–430
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Shenzhen Airlines14,500$25–430
Avianca LifeMilesOn Shenzhen Airlines15,000$30–55
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Shenzhen Airlines15,000$25–430
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Shenzhen Airlines15,000$5–70
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines16,100$25–180
American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines17,500$5–30
Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines17,500$45–230
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Shenzhen Airlines25,000$25–430
TAP Miles&GoOn Shenzhen Airlines40,000$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.

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Airlines flying nonstop from CAN to TAO

  • AQ
    9 AirNot in an alliance
  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • China Southern Airlines logo
    China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 3 programsWho books it
  • Shandong Airlines logo
    Shandong AirlinesNot in an alliance
  • Shenzhen Airlines logo
    Shenzhen AirlinesNot in an alliance

Book CAN to TAO with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

CAN to TAO with one stop

55 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Nanchang (KHN)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    China Southern Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    QW
    Jiangxi Airlines logo
    +2
  • Via Hefei (HFE)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    QW
    Shandong Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Nanjing (NKG)9 Air, China Southern Airlines and 4 more, then Shandong Airlines
    AQ
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
    +3
    Shandong Airlines logo
  • Via Shangrao (SQD)9 Air, then Gestair
    AQ
    G5
  • Via Changzhou (CZX)China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more, then Shandong Airlines
    China Southern Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shenzhen Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
  • Via Changsha (CSX)China Southern Airlines the whole way
    China Southern Airlines logo
    BK
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    +3
  • Via Wuhan (WUH)Air China, China Southern Airlines and 1 more the whole way
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
    +3
  • Via Wuyishan (WUS)Shandong Airlines the whole way
    Shandong Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
  • Via Quzhou, Zhejiang Province (JUZ)China Southern Airlines, then Shandong Airlines
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
  • Via Wuxi (WUX)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    AQ
    China Southern Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Sanming (SQJ)China Southern Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
    China Southern Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Hangzhou (HGH)Hainan Airlines, Beijing Capital Airlines and 2 more the whole way
    3U
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    +7
    Beijing Capital Airlines logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +3
  • Via Lishui (LIJ)China Southern Airlines, then Donghai Airlines
    China Southern Airlines logo
    DZ
  • Via Shanghai (SHA)Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    Spring Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    +4
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
  • Via Shashi (SHS)China Southern Airlines, then Beijing Capital Airlines
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Beijing Capital Airlines logo
See all 55 in Routes

CAN to TAO: common questions

How many miles does CAN 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 CAN to TAO?

9 Air, China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), China Southern Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines fly nonstop from Guangzhou (CAN) to Qingdao (TAO).

How far is Guangzhou from Qingdao by plane?

Guangzhou (CAN) and Qingdao (TAO) are 984 miles (1,583 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book CAN to TAO award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Aeromexico Rewards, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Emirates Skywards, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Guangzhou and Qingdao?

The most direct connections are through Nanchang (KHN), Hefei (HFE), Nanjing (NKG), Shangrao (SQD) and Changzhou (CZX). On 30 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Nanchang.

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.