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Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Almaty to Shanghai. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Almaty to Shanghai, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
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The Almaty — Shanghai route is served by a wide range of airlines: 10 in total, including China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, SCAT, S7 Airlines, Syphax Airlines, Air China, Cathay Pacific, VietjetAir, AirAsia X, and Air Astana. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $239. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.
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Almaty — Shanghai
12/23/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6042
starting at $239
Almaty — Shanghai
10/01/2027
Departure
Direct flight
MU6042
starting at $370
Almaty — Shanghai
09/24/2027
Departure
Direct flight
MU6042
starting at $371
Almaty — Shanghai
04/19/2027
Departure
Direct flight
MU6042
starting at $373
Almaty — Shanghai
04/12/2027
Departure
Direct flight
MU6042
starting at $375
Almaty — Shanghai
05/26/2027
Departure
Direct flight
MU6042
starting at $375
Almaty — Shanghai
04/14/2027
Departure
Direct flight
MU6042
starting at $375
Almaty — Shanghai
05/03/2027
Departure
Direct flight
MU6042
starting at $378
Almaty — Shanghai
04/16/2027
Departure
Direct flight
MU6042
starting at $379
Almaty — Shanghai
05/24/2027
Departure
Direct flight
MU6042
starting at $383
All airports
China Eastern Airlines
Mo, We, and Fr
starting at $324
Air Astana
Su, Tu, Th, and Fr
starting at $413
The airlines on the Almaty — Shanghai route each fly on specific days: Air Astana flies on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. China Eastern Airlines only flies on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Flight prices from Almaty to Shanghai are steadily rising: from November 2026 to October 2027, ticket costs increased by 31%. The sooner you book, the better the deal.
The most significant price increase was from November 2026 to August 2027 — up 43%. The best time to fly is February 2027–March 2027, when the average price is $244. In July 2027–August 2027, tickets cost around $364.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in February 2027–March 2027 can save you up to 33% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 15%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.
The minimum one-way ticket price from Almaty to Shanghai is $241 (March 2027), while the maximum is $367 (August 2027). On average, a ticket costs $293–$307.
The cheapest flight ticket from Almaty to Shanghai according to data for the last 48 hours costs $239
Often the best time to buy tickets from Almaty to Shanghai is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Almaty to Shanghai can be found flying in these months: March, January, February.
The fastest flights from Almaty to Shanghai start from 4 hours 40 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Almaty — Shanghai: China Eastern Airlines
The cheapest one-way flight from Almaty to Shanghai departs on 11/23/2026, is operated by China Southern Airlines and costs $239
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Almaty to Shanghai departs on 01/17/2027, is operated by China Southern Airlines and costs $313
Fastest flight from Almaty to Shanghai takes 4h 40m
There are direct flights on this route 3 days a week: Mo, We, and Fr
The distance between Almaty and Shanghai is 4114km (2551 miles). The average flight duration is 8h 1m. There are 7 direct flights from Almaty to Shanghai. The time difference between Almaty and Shanghai is 3h. Flights from Almaty begin at 7:10 PM. The latest flight from Almaty departs at 8:50 PM
