Qingdao (TAO) to Taiyuan (TYN) flights
An economy award from Qingdao (TAO) to Taiyuan (TYN) starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Qingdao (TAO) to Taiyuan (TYN): China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Ruili Airlines and Shandong Airlines. The two airports are 423 miles (680 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 23 ways to fly it with one stop, through Beijing, Dalian and Dongsheng and more.
How many miles TAO to TYN 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 | 5,500 | $35–370 |
| Etihad GuestOn Hainan Airlines | 6,000 | $5–280 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Hainan Airlines | 7,500 | $205–430 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 11,500 | $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.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from TAO to TYN
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Hainan AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- DRRuili AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Shandong AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book TAO to TYN 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 France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Hainan Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
TAO to TYN with one stop
23 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
- Via Dalian (DLC)China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way
+2BK+3 - Via Dongsheng (DSN)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Hefei (HFE)China Eastern Airlines the whole wayQW+1PN+1
- Via Nanjing (NKG)Shandong Airlines, then Juneyao Airlines, Hainan Airlines and 3 more
+2 - Via Changzhou (CZX)China Eastern Airlines the whole wayLT
- Via Xiangyang (XFN)GX Airlines, then Kunming AirlinesGX
- Via Shiyan (WDS)Shandong Airlines the whole way
- Via Wuxi (WUX)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Wuhan (WUH)China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines the whole way+3+1
- Via Shanghai (SHA)Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more the whole way
+1+1 - Via Shenyang (SHE)Okay Airways, Shandong Airlines and 1 more the whole wayBK+43UBK+1
- Via Shanghai (PVG)Juneyao Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way+2
- Via Hangzhou (HGH)Xiamen Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 2 more the whole way
+3+1 - Via Yinchuan (INC)China Eastern Airlines the whole wayDR
TAO to TYN: common questions
How many miles does TAO to TYN cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Etihad Guest (6,000), Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500) and Qantas Frequent Flyer (11,500). 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 TYN?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Hainan Airlines, Ruili Airlines and Shandong Airlines fly nonstop from Qingdao (TAO) to Taiyuan (TYN).
How far is Qingdao from Taiyuan by plane?
Qingdao (TAO) and Taiyuan (TYN) are 423 miles (680 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 TYN award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, 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 Qingdao and Taiyuan?
The most direct connections are through Beijing (PEK), Dalian (DLC), Dongsheng (DSN), Hefei (HFE) and Nanjing (NKG). On 16 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air China through Beijing.
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.