Cheap flights from Shymkent to Shanghai

One-way fares from $242 · CIT → SHA · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Shanghai → Shymkent
Cheapest fare
$242

SCAT · Mon, Dec 14

Cheapest month
December

from $242

Direct flights
Yes

SCAT

Flight time
6h 30m

4,710 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Shymkent to Shanghai

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

  1. November 2026 $275
  2. December 2026 Cheapest $242
  3. January 2027 $242
  4. February 2027 $303
  5. March 2027 $242
  6. April 2027 $381
  7. May 2027 $425
  8. July 2027 $518
  9. August 2027 $446
  10. October 2027 $412

Cheapest dates in December 2026

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

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Depart19:30 Mon, Dec 14CIT → PVG 6h 30m · Direct
$242one way, per person
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Depart19:30 Thu, Dec 17CIT → PVG 6h 30m · Direct
$247one way, per person
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Depart19:30 Thu, Dec 10CIT → PVG 6h 30m · Direct
$249one way, per person
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Depart19:30 Thu, Dec 3CIT → PVG 6h 30m · Direct
$273one way, per person
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Depart19:30 Thu, Dec 31CIT → PVG 6h 30m · Direct
$282one way, per person
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Depart21:35 Sun, Dec 13CIT → SHA 7h 00m · 1 stop
$305one way, per person
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Depart19:30 Thu, Dec 24CIT → PVG 6h 30m · Direct
$307one way, per person
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Depart21:35 Sun, Dec 6CIT → SHA 7h 00m · 1 stop
$311one way, per person
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About flights from Shymkent to Shanghai

Shymkent (CIT) and Shanghai (SHA) are about 4,710 km apart. Direct flights take around 6h 30m, and recent direct fares were with SCAT. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $242, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Shymkent to Shanghai?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $242 with SCAT, departing Monday, December 14, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $242 to $518.

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

December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $242 one way.

Are there direct flights from Shymkent to Shanghai?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with SCAT.

How long is the flight from Shymkent to Shanghai?

A direct flight takes about 6h 30m. Shymkent and Shanghai are around 4,710 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Shymkent to Shanghai?

Recent fares on this route were with SCAT, FlyArystan and Air Astana.

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