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

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Cheapest round-trip flights	$463	China Southern 1 stop 27 hr Thu, Nov 20 — Wed, Nov 26	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Almaty is currently $463
Cheapest one-way flight	$291	China Southern 1 stop 17 hr Wed, Nov 19	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Almaty is currently $291
Cheapest nonstop flights	$665	China Eastern Nonstop 7 hr Fri, Nov 21 — Fri, Nov 28	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Shanghai to Almaty is currently $665
Last-minute weekend getaway	$463	China Southern 1 stop 17 hr Thu, Nov 20 — Sun, Nov 23	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Almaty is currently $463
Cheapest business class flights	$1,978	China Southern 1 stop 17 hr Thu, Nov 20 — Wed, Nov 26	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Almaty is currently $1,978

Fastest flight	5 hr 50 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Almaty takes 5 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 3 days a week: Mon, Wed, Fri.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Almaty is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $460–550
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $570–620

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Almaty

China Eastern

Nonstop

from $665

Typical price: $610–790

3 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - ALA Every Mon, Wed, Fri
China Southern

from $463

Typical price: $475–580

97 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - ALA Every day
Air China

45 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - ALA Every day
AirAsia X

8 weekly connecting flights

PVG - ALA Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Qatar Airways

from $948

Typical price: $770–1,750

7 weekly connecting flights

PVG - ALA Every day
Scat Air

6 weekly connecting flights

PVG - ALA Every Tue, Fri

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

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

Shanghai China 29 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 13 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 35 min 64 mi

Popular airports near Almaty

Almaty International Airport (ALA)

Almaty Kazakhstan 37 min 11 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Almaty

When are the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Almaty?

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Almaty are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $460 to $550.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Almaty?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Almaty recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $463. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $291.

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

The cheapest China Eastern flight from Shanghai to Almaty is $665, flying from Nov 21 to Nov 28.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Almaty is $463, flying from Nov 20 to Nov 26.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Shanghai to Almaty is $948, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 11.

What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Almaty?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Almaty starts at $463 from Thu, Nov 20 to Wed, Nov 26. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $291 and departs on Wed, Nov 19.

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Almaty?

5 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Almaty.

When should you fly to Almaty, Kazakhstan?

Almaty has warm summers (Jun–Sep) and cold winters (Nov–Feb). The most popular travel period is Jul–Aug. Nauryz (Kazakh New Year, Mar) is one of the city's biggest events, featuring equestrian demonstrations, and traditional music and dance performances. Other important Kazakh holidays are Victory Day (May), honoring World War II history, Constitution Day (Aug) and Independence Day (Dec). The city's International Jazz Festival takes place in Apr.

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Shanghai to Almaty?

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Almaty.
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 is the best airline to fly from Shanghai to Almaty?

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Shanghai to Almaty 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 Shanghai to Almaty.

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

In terms of flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 97 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Almaty are:

Air China offers 45 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) .
AirAsia X offers 8 connecting flights per week. AirAsia X flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) .
Qatar Airways offers 7 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) .
Scat Air offers 6 connecting flights per week. Scat Air flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) .

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

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Almaty?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Almaty recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $463. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $291.

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

The cheapest China Eastern flight from Shanghai to Almaty is $665, flying from Nov 21 to Nov 28.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Almaty is $463, flying from Nov 20 to Nov 26.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Shanghai to Almaty is $948, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 11.

Which airlines have direct flights from Shanghai to Almaty?

China Eastern flies direct from Shanghai to Almaty.

There are 3 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Almaty 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.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Shanghai to Almaty?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Almaty at price $463 is offered by China Southern from Thu, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 23.

Which airlines have direct flights from Shanghai to Almaty?

China Eastern flies direct from Shanghai to Almaty.

There are 3 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Almaty 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.

When are direct flights from Shanghai to Almaty available?

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

What are the cheapest direct flights from Shanghai to Almaty?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Almaty start at $665 from Fri, Nov 21 to Fri, Nov 28 with China Eastern.

How can I find nonstop flights from Shanghai to Almaty?

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

What are the cheapest business class flights from Shanghai to Almaty?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Almaty start at $1,978 from Thu, Nov 20 to Wed, Nov 26 with China Southern.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Shanghai to Almaty?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Almaty start at $463 from Thu, Nov 20 to Wed, Nov 26.

How can I book business class trips from Shanghai to Almaty?

To book business class trips from Shanghai to Almaty, 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.

Are there any last-minute deals from Shanghai to Almaty next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Shanghai and Almaty starts at $463 from Thu, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 23 with China Southern.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Shanghai to Almaty?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Almaty at price $463 is offered by China Southern from Thu, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 23.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Almaty?

To find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Almaty, 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.