Find Cheap Flights from Almaty to Shanghai (ALA - SHA)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Almaty to Shanghai and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$394	China Southern 1 stop 9 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest round-trip flight from Almaty to Shanghai is currently $394
Cheapest one-way flight	$235	China Southern 1 stop 22 hr Wed, May 13	The cheapest one-way flight from Almaty to Shanghai is currently $235
Cheapest nonstop flights	$629	Air Astana Nonstop 7 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Wed, Aug 5	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Almaty to Shanghai is currently $629
Last-minute weekend getaway	$446	China Southern 1 stop 22 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Almaty to Shanghai is currently $446
Cheapest business class flights	$2,041	China Southern 1 stop 16 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 13	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Almaty to Shanghai is currently $2,041

Fastest flight	5 hr 40 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Almaty to Shanghai takes 5 hr 40 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Almaty to Shanghai is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $400–600
August Most expensive	Typical prices: $570–600

Popular airlines from Almaty to Shanghai

Air Astana

Nonstop

from $629

Typical price: $630–1,100

3 weekly nonstop flights

ALA - PVG Every Tue, Thu, Sun
China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $650–920

3 weekly nonstop flights

ALA - PVG Every Mon, Wed, Fri
China Southern

from $394

Typical price: $510–610

112 weekly connecting flights

ALA - PVG, SHA Every day
Air China

87 weekly connecting flights

ALA - PVG, SHA Every day
Asiana Airlines

from $1,155

Typical price: $1,000–2,050

20 weekly connecting flights

ALA - PVG Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun
Scat Air

13 weekly connecting flights

ALA - PVG Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Almaty

Almaty International Airport (ALA)

Almaty Kazakhstan 38 min 11 mi

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai China 27 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 8 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 34 min 64 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Almaty to Shanghai

The cheapest flights from Almaty to Shanghai are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $400 to $600.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Almaty to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $394. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $235.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air Astana flight from Almaty to Shanghai is $629, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Almaty to Shanghai is $394, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Asiana Airlines flight from Almaty to Shanghai is $1,155, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 22.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Almaty to Shanghai starts at $394 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $235 and departs on Wed, May 13.

5 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Almaty to Shanghai.

Peak travel season is summer (Jun–Sep), when the weather is hot, humid and rainy. Spring (Mar–May) and fall (Oct–Nov) are mild. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold. Key events and holidays include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary) and National Day (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Almaty to Shanghai.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Almaty to Shanghai really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Almaty to Shanghai.

In terms of nonstop flights, Air Astana is the most popular. Air Astana offers 3 nonstop flights per week. Air Astana flies from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .

In terms of flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 112 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Almaty to Shanghai are:

China Eastern offers 3 nonstop flights per week. China Eastern flies from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
Air China offers 87 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
Asiana Airlines offers 20 connecting flights per week. Asiana Airlines flies from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
Scat Air offers 13 connecting flights per week. Scat Air flies from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Almaty and Shanghai.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Almaty to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $394. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $235.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air Astana flight from Almaty to Shanghai is $629, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Almaty to Shanghai is $394, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Asiana Airlines flight from Almaty to Shanghai is $1,155, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 22.

Air Astana and China Eastern fly direct from Almaty to Shanghai.

There are 3 Air Astana direct flights from Almaty to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
There are 3 China Eastern direct flights from Almaty to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Almaty and Shanghai at price $446 is offered by China Southern from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

Air Astana and China Eastern fly direct from Almaty to Shanghai.

There are 3 Air Astana direct flights from Almaty to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
There are 3 China Eastern direct flights from Almaty to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Direct flights from Almaty to Shanghai are only available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Almaty and Shanghai start at $629 from Thu, Jul 30 to Wed, Aug 5 with Air Astana.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Almaty to Shanghai, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Almaty and Shanghai start at $2,041 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13 with China Southern.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Almaty and Shanghai start at $394 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10.

To book business class trips from Almaty to Shanghai, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Almaty and Shanghai starts at $446 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with China Southern.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Almaty and Shanghai at price $446 is offered by China Southern from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Almaty to Shanghai, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.