China Β· 699 miles (1,125 km)

Sanming (SQJ) to Qingdao (TAO) flights

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

An economy award from Sanming (SQJ) 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. One airline flies nonstop from Sanming (SQJ) to Qingdao (TAO): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 699 miles (1,125 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing.

How many miles SQJ 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
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines16,100$25–180

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 SQJ to TAO

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    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book SQJ to TAO with points

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

SQJ to TAO with one stop

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

  • Via Shanghai (SHA)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
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    Shanghai Airlines logo
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    Shandong Airlines logo
  • Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way
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    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
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  • Via Chongqing (CKG)Gestair, then Sichuan Airlines, Chongqing Airlines and 5 more
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SQJ to TAO: common questions

How many miles does SQJ 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: Qantas Frequent Flyer (16,100). 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 SQJ to TAO?

China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Sanming (SQJ) to Qingdao (TAO).

How far is Sanming from Qingdao by plane?

Sanming (SQJ) and Qingdao (TAO) are 699 miles (1,125 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book SQJ 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 Sanming and Qingdao?

The most direct connections are through Shanghai (SHA), Guangzhou (CAN) and Chongqing (CKG). On 2 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.