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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.
The minimum one-way ticket price from Almaty to Shanghai is $240 (October 2026), while the maximum is $386 (July 2027). On average, a ticket costs $257–$303.
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.
The airlines on the Almaty — Shanghai route each fly on specific days: China Eastern Airlines flies on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Air Astana only flies on Sunday and Tuesday.
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We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.
Flight prices from Almaty to Shanghai are steadily rising: from September 2026 to August 2027, ticket costs increased by 56%. The sooner you book, the better the deal.
The most significant price increase was from September 2026 to August 2027 — up 56%. The best time to fly is September 2026–October 2026, when the average price is $242. In June 2027–July 2027, tickets cost around $385.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in September 2026–October 2026 can save you up to 37% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 22%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.
The Almaty — Shanghai route is served by a wide range of airlines: 9 in total, including China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, SCAT, Air China, Syphax Airlines, Air Astana, Cathay Pacific, AirAsia X, and Qazaq Air. 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
08/16/2027
Departure
Direct flight
MU6042
starting at $370
Almaty — Shanghai
04/19/2027
Departure
Direct flight
MU6042
starting at $372
Almaty — Shanghai
04/09/2027
Departure
Direct flight
MU6042
starting at $375
Almaty — Shanghai
05/14/2027
Departure
Direct flight
MU6042
starting at $378
Almaty — Shanghai
04/26/2027
Departure
Direct flight
MU6042
starting at $380
Almaty — Shanghai
05/10/2027
Departure
Direct flight
MU6042
starting at $380
Almaty — Shanghai
04/12/2027
Departure
Direct flight
MU6042
starting at $382
Almaty — Shanghai
04/07/2027
Departure
Direct flight
MU6042
starting at $390
Almaty — Shanghai
04/02/2027
Departure
Direct flight
MU6042
starting at $391
Almaty — Shanghai
05/21/2027
Departure
Direct flight
MU6042
starting at $391
China Eastern Airlines
Mo, We, and Fr
starting at $272
Air Astana
Su and Tu
starting at $345
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: October, September, November.
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
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The cheapest one-way flight from Almaty to Shanghai departs on 11/08/2026, is operated by China Southern Airlines and costs $239
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Almaty to Shanghai departs on 10/15/2026, is operated by China Southern Airlines and costs $340
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 40m. There are 8 direct flights from Almaty to Shanghai. The time difference between Almaty and Shanghai is 3h. Flights from Almaty begin at 5:50 PM. The latest flight from Almaty departs at 8:50 PM
