Cheap flights from Shanghai to Almaty

One-way fares from $212 · SHA → ALA · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Almaty → Shanghai
Cheapest fare
$212

AirAsia X · Thu, Feb 25

Cheapest month
February

from $212

Direct flights
Not recently

Usually 1+ stop

Quickest trip
7h 50m

4,110 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Almaty

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $226
  2. December 2026 $214
  3. January 2027 $232
  4. February 2027 Cheapest $212
  5. March 2027 $223
  6. April 2027 $347
  7. May 2027 $247
  8. June 2027 $350
  9. July 2027 $338
  10. August 2027 $370
  11. October 2027 $388

Cheapest dates in February 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

AirAsia X
Depart01:35 Thu, Feb 25PVG → ALA 13h 55m · 1 stop
$212one way, per person
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AirAsia X
Depart01:35 Sun, Feb 21PVG → ALA 13h 55m · 1 stop
$223one way, per person
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AirAsia X
Depart01:35 Tue, Feb 23PVG → ALA 13h 55m · 1 stop
$223one way, per person
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AirAsia X
Depart01:35 Thu, Feb 18PVG → ALA 13h 55m · 1 stop
$229one way, per person
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AirAsia X
Depart01:35 Sat, Feb 27PVG → ALA 13h 55m · 1 stop
$234one way, per person
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SCAT
Depart06:00 Tue, Feb 9PVG → ALA 9h 15m · 1 stop
$266one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart06:30 Sun, Feb 28PVG → ALA 8h 35m · 2 stops
$272one way, per person
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SCAT
Depart06:00 Fri, Feb 5PVG → ALA 9h 15m · 1 stop
$280one way, per person
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About flights from Shanghai to Almaty

Shanghai (SHA) and Almaty (ALA) are about 4,110 km apart. We haven't seen direct fares on this route recently, so expect at least one stop; the quickest journey we've seen takes about 7h 50m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $212, and February 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Shanghai to Almaty?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $212 with AirAsia X, departing Thursday, February 25, 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $212 to $388.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Almaty?

February 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $212 one way.

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Almaty?

We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Almaty?

The quickest journey we've seen takes about 7h 50m. Shanghai and Almaty are around 4,110 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Almaty?

Recent fares on this route were with AirAsia X, Spring Airlines, Qatar Airways, Vietjet, Cathay Pacific, SCAT and China Southern Airlines.

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