Chengdu (CTU) to Qingdao (TAO) flights
An economy award from Chengdu (CTU) to Qingdao (TAO) starts at 10,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $5. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Chengdu (CTU) to Qingdao (TAO): Air China, Chengdu Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Sichuan Airlines. The two airports are 1,010 miles (1,626 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance. There are also 38 ways to fly it with one stop, through Zhengzhou, Yuncheng and Yichang and more.
How many miles CTU 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air China | 10,000 | $5–30 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air China | 14,500 | $5–30 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air China | 15,000 | $33–58 |
| 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 |
| 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 CTU to TAO
- Air ChinaStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- EUChengdu AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Shandong AirlinesNot in an alliance
- 3USichuan AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book CTU to TAO with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air China
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air China
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air China
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air China
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air China
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air China
- 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
CTU to TAO with one stop
38 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Zhengzhou (CGO)Sichuan Airlines and Air China, then Qingdao Airlines3UQW
- Via Yuncheng (YCU)Tibet Airlines, then Kunming Airlines
- Via Yichang (YIH)Chengdu Airlines, then Donghai AirlinesEUDZ
- Via Wuhan (WUH)Air China the whole way3U
+3
- Via Taiyuan (TYN)Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines and 2 more3U
+1 - Via Hefei (HFE)Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 2 more, then China Eastern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines and 2 more3UEU+1QW+1
- Via Nanjing (NKG)Sichuan Airlines and Air China, then Shandong Airlines3U
- Via Changzhou (CZX)Sichuan Airlines, then Shandong Airlines3U
- Via Changsha (CSX)Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 2 more, then Okay Airways, China Southern Airlines and 4 more3UEU+1BK+3
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way3U+1
- Via Nanchang (KHN)Air China, then China Eastern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines and 3 moreQW+2
- Via Wuxi (WUX)Sichuan Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines3U
- Via Yinchuan (INC)Air China, then Shandong Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more
- Via Lanzhou (LHW)Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 1 more, then Qingdao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more3UEUQW
- Via Dalian (DLC)Air China and Sichuan Airlines, then China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 3 more3U+2
CTU to TAO: common questions
How many miles does CTU to TAO cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $5. Next cheapest: Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (14,500), Air Canada Aeroplan (15,000) and Avianca LifeMiles (15,000). 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 CTU to TAO?
Air China (Star Alliance), Chengdu Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Sichuan Airlines fly nonstop from Chengdu (CTU) to Qingdao (TAO).
How far is Chengdu from Qingdao by plane?
Chengdu (CTU) and Qingdao (TAO) are 1,010 miles (1,626 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book CTU to TAO award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 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), Yuncheng (YCU), Yichang (YIH), Wuhan (WUH) and Taiyuan (TYN). On 12 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air China through Wuhan.
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.