Cheap flights from Shanghai to Shymkent

One-way fares from $248 · SHA → CIT · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Shymkent → Shanghai
Cheapest fare
$248

SCAT · Fri, Dec 4

Cheapest month
December

from $248

Direct flights
Yes

SCAT

Flight time
8h 00m

4,710 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Shymkent

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

  1. November 2026 $270
  2. December 2026 Cheapest $248
  3. January 2027 $258
  4. February 2027 $267
  5. March 2027 $267
  6. April 2027 $590
  7. May 2027 $456
  8. September 2027 $324
  9. October 2027 $498

Cheapest dates in December 2026

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

SCAT
Depart06:00 Fri, Dec 4PVG → CIT 8h 00m · Direct
$248one way, per person
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SCAT
Depart06:00 Fri, Dec 25PVG → CIT 8h 00m · Direct
$251one way, per person
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AirAsia X
Depart01:35 Thu, Dec 3PVG → CIT 15h 35m · 2 stops
$264one way, per person
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SCAT
Depart06:00 Tue, Dec 29PVG → CIT 8h 00m · Direct
$275one way, per person
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China Southern Airlines
Depart08:10 Thu, Dec 24PVG → CIT 9h 55m · 2 stops
$285one way, per person
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China Southern Airlines
Depart12:25 Mon, Dec 14SHA → CIT 9h 55m · 2 stops
$286one way, per person
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SCAT
Depart06:00 Fri, Dec 11PVG → CIT 8h 00m · Direct
$312one way, per person
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China Southern Airlines
Depart08:10 Thu, Dec 10PVG → CIT 9h 55m · 2 stops
$317one way, per person
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About flights from Shanghai to Shymkent

Shanghai (SHA) and Shymkent (CIT) are about 4,710 km apart. Direct flights take around 8h 00m, and recent direct fares were with SCAT. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $248, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Shanghai to Shymkent?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $248 with SCAT, departing Friday, December 4, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $248 to $590.

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

December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $248 one way.

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Shymkent?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with SCAT.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Shymkent?

A direct flight takes about 8h 00m. Shanghai and Shymkent are around 4,710 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Shymkent?

Recent fares on this route were with Spring Airlines, SCAT, AirAsia X, China Southern Airlines and Air China.

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