Qingdao (TAO) to Chengdu (TFU) flights
An economy award from Qingdao (TAO) to Chengdu (TFU) 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 Qingdao (TAO) to Chengdu (TFU): 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 58 ways to fly it with one stop, through Zhengzhou, Shiyan and Xiangyang and more.
How many miles TAO to TFU 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 TAO to TFU
- 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 TAO to TFU 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
TAO to TFU with one stop
58 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Zhengzhou (CGO)Qingdao Airlines the whole wayQW3U8L+4
- Via Shiyan (WDS)Shandong Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines and Sichuan Airlines3U
- Via Xiangyang (XFN)GX Airlines, then Loong AirGXGJ
- Via Yuncheng (YCU)Kunming Airlines, then Air China
- Via Xian (XIY)Sichuan Airlines the whole way
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3U - Via Changzhi (CIH)Donghai Airlines, then GestairDZG5
- Via Enshi (ENH)Beijing Capital Airlines, then Spring Airlines
- Via Yichang (YIH)Donghai Airlines, then China Eastern AirlinesDZ
- Via Shashi (SHS)Beijing Capital Airlines, then Loong AirGJ
- Via Wuhan (WUH)Air China, China Southern Airlines and 1 more the whole way+3
3U+1 - Via Hefei (HFE)China Eastern Airlines and Qingdao Airlines the whole wayQW+13UEU+4
- Via Yan'an (ENY)Shandong Airlines, then Air China
- Via Taiyuan (TYN)China Eastern Airlines the whole way+13U+1
- Via Nanjing (NKG)Shandong Airlines, then Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 4 more
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- Via Yulin (UYN)Tianjin Airlines, then Hainan Airlines and China United AirlinesGSKN
TAO to TFU: common questions
How many miles does TAO to TFU 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 TAO to TFU?
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 Qingdao (TAO) to Chengdu (TFU).
How far is Qingdao from Chengdu by plane?
Qingdao (TAO) and Chengdu (TFU) 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 TAO to TFU 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 Qingdao and Chengdu?
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.