Air Astana
Mo, We, Fr, and Sa
starting at $350
China Eastern Airlines
Mo, We, and Fr
starting at $292
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 Shanghai to Almaty. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
The cost of a one-way flight from Shanghai to Almaty ranges from $207 (February 2027) to $379 (October 2027). On average, the ticket price is about $256–$459.
A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Shanghai to Almaty, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
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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.
The Shanghai — Almaty route shows a classic seasonal pattern: prices rise, peak, then fall again. Knowing this, you can pick a more affordable time to fly.
Prices rise from February 2027 to April 2027 (+64%), then decline from April 2027 to June 2027 (27%). The cheapest tickets are in January 2027–February 2027 (averaging $211), while the priciest are in September 2027–October 2027 ($298).
For savings, plan your flight for January 2027–February 2027 — you could save up to 29%. Try to avoid September 2027–October 2027 when possible: prices are at their highest then.
Price spread on this route is 23.3%. Costs depend heavily on the season, so flexibility in choosing your departure month is especially valuable here.
All airports
Air Astana
Mo, We, Fr, and Sa
starting at $350
China Eastern Airlines
Mo, We, and Fr
starting at $292
The airlines on the Shanghai — Almaty route each fly on specific days: Air Astana flies on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. China Eastern Airlines only flies on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Shanghai — Almaty
05/24/2027
Departure
Direct flight
KC282
starting at $370
Shanghai — Almaty
04/14/2027
Departure
Direct flight
KC282
starting at $374
Shanghai — Almaty
03/05/2027
Departure
Direct flight
KC282
starting at $372
Shanghai — Almaty
08/09/2027
Departure
Direct flight
KC282
starting at $379
Shanghai — Almaty
12/09/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6041
starting at $291
Shanghai — Almaty
12/14/2026
Departure
Direct flight
KC282
starting at $294
Shanghai — Almaty
12/30/2026
Departure
Direct flight
KC282
starting at $293
Shanghai — Almaty
12/23/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6041
starting at $294
Shanghai — Almaty
12/07/2026
Departure
Direct flight
KC282
starting at $294
Shanghai — Almaty
12/26/2026
Departure
Direct flight
KC282
starting at $295
starting at $291
starting at $291
starting at $215
starting at $227
starting at $232
starting at $237
starting at $239
starting at $240
starting at $260
starting at $338
More than 10 airlines operate flights from Shanghai to Almaty, including Air Astana, China Eastern Airlines, AirAsia X, Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China, Cathay Pacific, VietjetAir, SCAT, and Qatar Airways. This is a popular route, so passengers can choose tickets based on budget and preferences. Ticket prices start from $215, and our service lets you instantly compare all options. The variety of offers simplifies planning: you can choose budget fares or more comfortable options with baggage included or extra services. We help you find the best deals so your trip is cost-efficient.
The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Almaty according to data for the last 48 hours costs $215
Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to Almaty is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Almaty can be found flying in these months: February, December, January.
The fastest flights from Shanghai to Almaty start from 10 hours 10 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Almaty: Air Astana, China Eastern Airlines
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Almaty departs on 02/20/2027, is operated by AirAsia X and costs $215
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Almaty departs on 12/01/2026, is operated by China Southern Airlines and costs $397
Fastest flight from Shanghai to Almaty takes 10h 10m
There are direct flights on this route 4 days a week: Mo, We, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Shanghai and Almaty is 4114km (2551 miles). The average flight duration is 9h 31m. There are 7 direct flights from Shanghai to Almaty. The time difference between Shanghai and Almaty is 3h. Flights from Shanghai begin at 5:40 AM. The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 3:35 PM
