Qingdao (TAO) to Seoul (ICN) flights
An economy award from Qingdao (TAO) to Seoul (ICN) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Korean Air, plus taxes and fees from $13.50. 7 airlines fly nonstop from Qingdao (TAO) to Seoul (ICN): China Eastern Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air, Korean Air, Qingdao Airlines, Shandong Airlines and T´Way Air. The two airports are 359 miles (578 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines and Korean Air are in SkyTeam. There are also 14 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dalian, Daegu and Busan and more.
How many miles TAO to ICN 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsOn Korean Air | 4,500 | $13.50–370 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Korean Air | 5,500 | $53.50–120 |
| Etihad GuestOn Korean Air | 6,000 | $13.50–270 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Korean Air | 7,500 | $33.50–40 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 11,500 | $33.50–170 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Korean Air | 15,000 | $63.90–126.40 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn Korean Air | 17,500 | $13.50–20 |
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 TAO to ICN
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Jeju AirNot in an alliance
- Jin AirNot in an alliance
- Korean AirSkyTeam · bookable with 10 programsWho books it
- QWQingdao AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Shandong AirlinesNot in an alliance
- T´Way AirNot in an alliance
Book TAO to ICN with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Korean Air
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Korean Air
TAO to ICN with one stop
14 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dalian (DLC)China Southern Airlines the whole way
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- Via Daegu (TAE)Qingdao Airlines, then Korean AirQW
- Via Busan (PUS)Korean Air the whole wayBX
- Via Shenyang (SHE)China Southern Airlines the whole wayBK+4
- Via Wuxi (WUX)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
- Via Shanghai (PVG)China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way
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- Via Nanjing (NKG)Shandong Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines, Asiana Airlines and 1 more
- Via Hefei (HFE)China Eastern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines and 2 more, then Korean AirQW+1
- Via Hangzhou (HGH)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
+3+1 - Via Changchun (CGQ)China Southern Airlines the whole wayQW+4
- Via Yanji (YNJ)China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines the whole way+3
- Via Zhengzhou (CGO)Qingdao Airlines, then Korean Air, China Southern Airlines and 1 moreQWZE
- Via Harbin (HRB)China Southern Airlines the whole way+7
TAO to ICN: common questions
How many miles does TAO to ICN cost?
In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Korean Air, plus taxes and fees from $13.50. Next cheapest: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (5,500), Etihad Guest (6,000) and Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500). 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 TAO to ICN?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Jeju Air, Jin Air, Korean Air (SkyTeam), Qingdao Airlines, Shandong Airlines and T´Way Air fly nonstop from Qingdao (TAO) to Seoul (ICN).
How far is Qingdao from Seoul by plane?
Qingdao (TAO) and Seoul (ICN) are 359 miles (578 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book TAO to ICN award flights?
10 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, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and 2 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Qingdao and Seoul?
The most direct connections are through Dalian (DLC), Daegu (TAE), Busan (PUS), Shenyang (SHE) and Wuxi (WUX). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Southern Airlines through Dalian.
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.