Award flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Qingdao (TAO)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 3 programs for IAD→TAO. Lowest economy: 55,616 points + $92.91 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest business class: 250,000 miles + $14.90 (United MileagePlus); mixed cabin from 117,000 miles + $278.50 (Etihad Guest). Lowest premium economy: 71,500 miles + $13.10 (United MileagePlus).
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Washington Dulles (IAD) to Qingdao (TAO) at a glance
- From
- Washington Dulles International, Washington, D.C., United States (IAD)
- To
- Qingdao Jiaodong International, Qingdao, China (TAO)
- Programs with award space seen
- 3 of 3 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Etihad Airways (EY), Lufthansa (LH), China Eastern (MU), ANA (NH), United Airlines (UA), Shenzhen Airlines (ZH)
- Departures with open awards
- Dec 2026 to Sep 2027
- Most dates with space
- 32 of 32 departure dates checked (United MileagePlus, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 55,616 pts + $92.91 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), Lufthansa (LH), ANA (NH) +1 more | 2 | 29 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 60,500 pts + $14.90 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), ANA (NH) +2 more | 1 | 32 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 103,000 pts + $278.50 | 2 stops | Cathay Pacific (CX), Etihad Airways (EY), China Eastern (MU) | 5 | 32 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 71,500 pts + $13.10 | 2 stops | Air China (CA), ANA (NH), United Airlines (UA), Shenzhen Airlines (ZH) | 4 | 32 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 100,009 pts + $114.91 | 3 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), ANA (NH), United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 27 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Etihad Guest.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest, mixed cabin | 117,000 pts + $278.50Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Cathay Pacific (CX), Etihad Airways (EY), China Eastern (MU) | 2 | 26 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 250,000 pts + $14.90 | 1 stop | Air China (CA), ANA (NH), United Airlines (UA), Shenzhen Airlines (ZH) | 2 | 32 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 272,513 pts + $114.91Mixed cabin | 3 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), ANA (NH), United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 30 | See dates |
First class: not seen in the last 30 days.
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.
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 Washington Dulles (IAD) to Qingdao (TAO) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55,644 · Aeroplan (8 dates) | 71,500 · MileagePlus (10 dates) | 117,000 · Etihad Guest (8 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 55,776 · Aeroplan (11 dates) | 71,500 · MileagePlus (12 dates) | 250,000 · MileagePlus (12 dates) | |
| 55,616 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | 131,481 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | 250,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | |
| 55,624 · Aeroplan (5 dates) | 100,009 · Aeroplan (5 dates) | 272,513 · Aeroplan (5 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 55,624 · Aeroplan (3 dates) | 121,209 · Aeroplan (3 dates) | 315,581 · Aeroplan (3 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 | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Washington Dulles (IAD) to Qingdao (TAO)How many miles or points you need from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Qingdao (TAO)
- In economy, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 55,616 points + $92.91; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
- 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 117,000 miles + $278.50 with Etihad Guest; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
Questions about award flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Qingdao (TAO)
What's the lowest Washington Dulles (IAD) to Qingdao (TAO) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 55,616 points + $92.91 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed economy award space on 29 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 7, 2026, 00:33 UTC). In business class, 250,000 miles + $14.90 with United MileagePlus. United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 32 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 7, 2026, 00:33 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 117,000 miles + $278.50 with Etihad Guest. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Qingdao (TAO)?
3 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 29 dates, premium economy 27 dates, business class 30 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 32 dates, business class 26 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 32 dates, premium economy 32 dates, business class 32 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Washington Dulles (IAD) 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 3 stops on itineraries including Air Canada, EVA Air, Air China and Cathay Pacific. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Qingdao (TAO)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Etihad Guest (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Washington Dulles (IAD) 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 Jun 2027 departures, 55,616 points with Aeroplan (2 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 250,000 miles with MileagePlus (12 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Dec 2026 departures from 117,000 miles with Etihad Guest. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.