Delta SkyMiles award flights from Washington National (DCA) to Qingdao (TAO)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Delta SkyMiles award space for DCA→TAO in economy, premium economy and first class. Lowest economy: 105,900 miles + $13.10 (economy space on 29 dates). Lowest first class: 414,600 miles + $13.00 on a mixed-cabin itinerary (part of the trip in a lower cabin; first-class space on 29 dates).
Every airport: Washington to Qingdao (TAO) award flights.
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 105,900 miles + $13.10
- economy space on 29 dates
- Lowest first class (mixed cabin)
- 414,600 miles + $13.00
- first-class space on 29 dates · part of the trip in a lower cabin
- Lowest premium economy
- 174,700 miles + $13.10
- premium economy space on 29 dates
In economy, 105,900 miles + $13.10 with Delta SkyMiles was the 8th lowest of the 9 programs with economy award space on this route; the lowest was 37,500 miles + $22.80 with American Airlines AAdvantage. With Delta SkyMiles, premium economy started at 174,700 miles + $13.10, about 1.6 times the points of its lowest economy award (105,900 miles + $13.10).
SkyMiles award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Delta SkyMiles award AwardTool observed on DCA→TAO in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 105,900 miles + $13.10 | 2 stops |  DL KE | 2 | 29 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 174,700 miles + $13.10 | 2 stops | DLKE | 2 | 29 | See dates | |
| First | 414,600 miles + $13.00Mixed cabin | 2 stops | DLKE | 1 | 29 | See dates |
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 SkyMiles award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 181,500 miles + $13.20 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 309,800 miles + $13.20 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | 451,800 miles + $13.20 | 1 | 2 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.
How often SkyMiles award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Delta SkyMiles in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 29 of 57 | 50% | |
| Premium Economy | 29 of 57 | 50% | |
| First | 29 of 57 | 50% |
Best months to fly from Washington National (DCA) to Qingdao (TAO) with SkyMiles
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181,500 miles + $13.20 (1 date) | 309,800 miles + $13.20 (1 date) | 451,800 miles + $13.20 (1 date) | |
| 165,900 miles + taxes not reported (4 dates) | 294,200 miles + taxes not reported (4 dates) | 499,900 miles + taxes not reported (4 dates) | |
| 181,500 miles + taxes not reported (1 date) | 309,800 miles + taxes not reported (1 date) | 451,800 miles + taxes not reported (1 date) | |
| 121,200 miles + taxes not reported (12 dates) | 182,600 miles + taxes not reported (12 dates) | 414,600 miles + taxes not reported (12 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 105,900 miles + $13.10 (11 dates) | 174,700 miles + $13.10 (11 dates) | 414,600 miles + taxes not reported (11 dates)Mixed cabin |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
How to get SkyMiles
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
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SkyMiles vs other programs from Washington National (DCA) to Qingdao (TAO)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 55,838 pts + $106.21 | 121,209 pts + $98.11 | 335,045 pts + $106.21Mixed cabin | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 52,000 pts + $47.20 | — | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $33.00 | — | 225,000 pts + $33.10LowestMixed cabin | 225,000 pts + $33.00Lowest |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 37,500 pts + $22.80Lowest | — | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 105,900 pts + $13.10 | 174,700 pts + $13.10 | — | 414,600 pts + $13.00Mixed cabin |
| GOL Smiles | 571,600 pts + taxes not reported | 569,800 pts + taxes not reported | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 68,900 pts + $449.60 | — | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | 60,500 pts + $14.90 | 71,500 pts + $18.70Lowest | 250,000 pts + $14.90Mixed cabin | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 50,000 pts + $38.30 | — | — | — |
Questions about SkyMiles award flights from Washington National (DCA) to Qingdao (TAO)
How many miles do you need to fly from Washington National (DCA) to Qingdao (TAO) with Delta SkyMiles?
The lowest one-way Delta SkyMiles awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Nov 8, 2026): economy 105,900 miles + $13.10, with a typical monthly low of 165,900 miles (taxes vary) over 5 months and award space on 29 departure dates; premium economy 174,700 miles + $13.10, with a typical monthly low of 294,200 miles (taxes vary) over 5 months and award space on 29 departure dates; first class 414,600 miles + $13.00, a mixed-cabin award, with a typical monthly low of 451,800 miles (taxes vary) over 5 months and award space on 29 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (105,900 to 181,500 miles + taxes vary), premium economy (174,700 to 309,800 miles + taxes vary) and first class (414,600 to 499,900 miles + taxes vary), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest SkyMiles award from Washington National (DCA) to Qingdao (TAO)?
In economy, 105,900 miles + $13.10. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 29 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 8, 2026, 02:37 UTC). In first class, 414,600 miles + $13.00 on a mixed-cabin itinerary (part of the trip in a lower cabin). Delta SkyMiles showed first-class award space on 29 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 8, 2026, 02:37 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Washington National (DCA) to Qingdao (TAO) with SkyMiles?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop Delta SkyMiles award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book SkyMiles awards from Washington National (DCA) to Qingdao (TAO)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest SkyMiles award prices from Washington National (DCA) 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, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Sep 2027 departures: 105,900 miles + $13.10 (11 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When does Delta SkyMiles release award seats for Washington National (DCA) to Qingdao (TAO)?
Delta SkyMiles publishes a booking window of about 331 days (about 11 months) before departure (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026). On this route AwardTool saw Delta SkyMiles award space for departures as late as Sep 20, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See SkyMiles award release dates.