Award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Qingdao (TAO)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 8 programs for LAX→TAO. Lowest economy: 37,500 miles + $22.80 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 250,000 miles + $14.90 (United MileagePlus); mixed cabin from 200,000 points + $33.10 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest first class: 200,000 points + $33.10 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Los Angeles (LAX) to Qingdao (TAO) at a glance
- From
- Los Angeles International, Los Angeles, California, United States (LAX)
- To
- Qingdao Jiaodong International, Qingdao, China (TAO)
- Programs with award space seen
- 8 of 8 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Korean Air (KE), China Eastern (MU) and 5 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to May 2027
- Most dates with space
- 43 of 45 departure dates checked (Air Canada Aeroplan, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Qingdao (TAO)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 37,500 pts + $22.80 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX) | — | 31 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $42.80 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Korean Air (KE) | 7 | 35 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 45,500 pts + $339.10 | 1 stop | China Airlines (CI), Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE), China Eastern (MU) | 5 | 17 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 50,000 pts + $83.21 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), ANA (NH), Asiana Airlines (OZ) +2 more | 4 | 43 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 55,000 pts + $40.13 | 1 stop | ANA (NH) | 1 | 5 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 57,800 pts + $246.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Cathay Pacific (CX), China Eastern (MU) | 1 | 39 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 60,500 pts + $13.10 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO) +4 more | 4 | 42 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 179,300 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Juneyao Airlines (HO), ANA (NH) | 1 | 40 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 71,500 pts + $13.10 | 1 stop | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), ANA (NH) +3 more | 3 | 42 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 121,209 pts + $97.61 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), ANA (NH), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 39 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 128,300 pts + $246.00 | 1 stop | Cathay Pacific (CX) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 764,800 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Juneyao Airlines (HO), ANA (NH) | 1 | 37 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest, mixed cabin | 200,000 pts + $33.10Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Korean Air (KE) | 1 | 9 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 226,076 pts + $94.41Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), ANA (NH), United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 43 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 250,000 pts + $14.90 | 1 stop | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), ANA (NH) +3 more | 2 | 42 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 200,000 pts + $33.10 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Korean Air (KE) | 1 | 17 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 37,500 pts + $22.80 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $42.80 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 47,500 pts + $46.90 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 55,000 pts + $40.26 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 159,078 pts + $92.91 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | GOL Smiles | 764,800 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 234,145 pts + $94.51 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 250,000 pts + $28.20 | 4 | 3 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Qingdao (TAO) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 179,400 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 338,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | — | |
| 138,678 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | 159,078 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | 234,145 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | — | |
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (12 dates) | 71,500 · MileagePlus (10 dates) | 200,000 · Atmos (3 dates)Mixed cabin | 200,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (14 dates) | 71,500 · MileagePlus (23 dates) | 200,000 · Atmos (6 dates)Mixed cabin | 200,000 · Atmos (11 dates) | |
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 141,486 · Aeroplan (6 dates) | 242,292 · Aeroplan (6 dates) | 250,000 · Atmos (2 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Los Angeles (LAX) to Qingdao (TAO)How many miles or points you need from Los Angeles (LAX) to Qingdao (TAO)
- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 37,500 miles + $22.80; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 71,500 miles + $13.10; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 250,000 miles + $14.90, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 200,000 points + $33.10 with Alaska Atmos Rewards; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 200,000 points + $33.10; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Qingdao (TAO)
What's the lowest Los Angeles (LAX) to Qingdao (TAO) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 37,500 miles + $22.80 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 12, 2026, 06:18 UTC for an Oct 20, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 31 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 12, 2026, 23:06 UTC). In business class, 250,000 miles + $14.90 with United MileagePlus. Seen Oct 12, 2026, 05:43 UTC for a Dec 11, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 42 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 03:18 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 200,000 points + $33.10 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Los Angeles (LAX) to Qingdao (TAO)?
8 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 31 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 43 dates, premium economy 39 dates, business class 43 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 35 dates, business class 9 dates, first class 17 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 40 dates, premium economy 37 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 17 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 39 dates, premium economy 1 date); United MileagePlus (economy 42 dates, premium economy 42 dates, business class 42 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 5 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Los Angeles (LAX) to Qingdao (TAO)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and Alaska Airlines. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Los Angeles (LAX) to Qingdao (TAO)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Los Angeles (LAX) to Qingdao (TAO)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Apr 2027 departures, 37,500 miles with AAdvantage (14 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 234,145 points with Aeroplan (2 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Apr 2027 departures from 200,000 points with Atmos. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.