Cheap flights from Shanghai to Almaty

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Cheapest round-trip flights $400
China Southern 1 stop 27 hr Thu, Mar 19 — Wed, Mar 25
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Almaty is currently $400
Cheapest one-way flight $241
China Southern 2 stops 19 hr Wed, Mar 18
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Almaty is currently $241
Cheapest nonstop flights $571
Air Astana Nonstop 8 hr Mon, Apr 6 — Sun, Apr 12
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Shanghai to Almaty is currently $571
Last-minute weekend getaway $400
China Southern 1 stop 14 hr Thu, Mar 19 — Sun, Mar 22
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Almaty is currently $400
Cheapest business class flights $1,753
Asiana Airlines 1 stop 32 hr Mon, Apr 27 — Mon, May 4
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Almaty is currently $1,753
Fastest flight 6 hr 50 min The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Almaty takes 6 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights Some days There are direct flights on this route 3 days a week: Mon, Wed, Fri.

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Almaty

  • China Eastern
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $630–810
    3 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG - ALA Every Mon, Wed, Fri
  • China Southern
    from $400
    Typical price: $435–600
    99 weekly connecting flights
    PVG, SHA - ALA Every day
  • Air China
    43 weekly connecting flights
    PVG, SHA - ALA Every day
  • Qatar Airways
    from $618
    Typical price: $770–1,800
    10 weekly connecting flights
    PVG - ALA Every day
  • AirAsia X
    8 weekly connecting flights
    PVG - ALA Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • 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 28 min 8 mi
  • Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)
    Hangzhou China 2 hr 11 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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Almaty recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $400. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $241.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Almaty is $400, flying from Mar 19 to Mar 25.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Shanghai to Almaty is $618, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 9.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Almaty starts at $400 from Thu, Mar 19 to Wed, Mar 25. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $241 and departs on Wed, Mar 18.
6 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Almaty.
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.
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 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 99 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 43 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) .
  • Qatar Airways offers 10 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) 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) .
  • 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.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Almaty recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $400. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $241.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Almaty is $400, flying from Mar 19 to Mar 25.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Shanghai to Almaty is $618, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 9.
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.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Almaty at price $400 is offered by China Southern from Thu, Mar 19 to Sun, Mar 22.
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.
Direct flights from Shanghai to Almaty are only available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Almaty start at $571 from Mon, Apr 6 to Sun, Apr 12 with Air Astana.
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.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Almaty start at $1,753 from Mon, Apr 27 to Mon, May 4 with Asiana Airlines.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Almaty start at $400 from Thu, Mar 19 to Wed, Mar 25.
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.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Shanghai and Almaty starts at $400 from Thu, Mar 19 to Sun, Mar 22 with China Southern.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Almaty at price $400 is offered by China Southern from Thu, Mar 19 to Sun, Mar 22.
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.

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