Almaty to Shanghai flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Almaty to Shanghai is €199 (checked on 29 Oct 2026).
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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €199, departing 6 Dec 2026 (Last checked: 29 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 142Check live prices for this route
- Round trip
- €331, departing 7 Nov 2026, back 8 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 29 Oct 2026)
- Non-stop, one way
- €240, departing 23 Jan 2027 (Last checked: 29 Oct 2026)
- Airlines seen
- Air Astana, Air China, AirAsia X, Cathay Pacific, China Southern, SCAT Airlines, Vietjet (7)
- Reported fastest flight
- 6h 15m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
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- Route distance
- 4,115 km
- Reported fastest flight
- 6h 15m
- Alternative airports
- SHA
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
Published schedules report non-stop service with Air Astana. Check current timetables.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Almaty International Airport (ALA) → Almaty, city gazetteer reference point (43.2220, 76.8512): ≈ 21 km.
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 14 km.
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 33 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest month from Almaty to Shanghai: December 2026, from €199 (checked 29 Oct 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €229 | 27 |
| December 2026 | €199 | 30 |
| January 2027 | €227 | 30 |
| February 2027 | €227 | 25 |
| March 2027 | €228 | 30 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Almaty to Shanghai: Sunday, from €199 (checked 29 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €227 | 21 |
| Tuesday | €229 | 21 |
| Wednesday | €228 | 22 |
| Thursday | €227 | 21 |
| Friday | €234 | 15 |
| Saturday | €232 | 21 |
| Sunday | €199 | 21 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Almaty to Shanghai by days until departure (31 to 60 days): €199 (checked 29 Oct 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €236 | 8 |
| 8 to 30 days | €229 | 22 |
| 31 to 60 days | €199 | 30 |
| 61 days or more | €227 | 82 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Almaty to Shanghai?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €199, found on 29 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Almaty to Shanghai?
Cheapest month from Almaty to Shanghai: December 2026, from €199 (checked 29 Oct 2026).
Are there direct flights from Almaty to Shanghai?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with Air Astana.
Which airlines fly from Almaty to Shanghai?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Air Astana, Air China, AirAsia X, Cathay Pacific, China Southern, SCAT Airlines, Vietjet (7).
How many of the observed Almaty to Shanghai fares were non-stop?
21 of the 171 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
How much is a round trip from Almaty to Shanghai?
Cheapest round trip: €331, departing 7 Nov 2026, back 8 Nov 2026 (checked 29 Oct 2026).
How much is a non-stop flight from Almaty to Shanghai?
Cheapest non-stop one-way fare: €240, departing 23 Jan 2027 (checked 29 Oct 2026).
Which day of the week is cheapest from Almaty to Shanghai?
Cheapest day of the week from Almaty to Shanghai: Sunday, from €199 (checked 29 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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