Cheap Flights from Almaty (ALA) to Shanghai (SHA)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Almaty to Shanghai (ALA-SHA)?

  Based on Trip.com data, China Southern Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$220 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ALA to SHA on Sat, Jun 13), while China Southern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$326 departing on Sun, Jun 21 and returning on Sat, Jun 27.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Almaty to Shanghai?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Almaty to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Air Astana China Southern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from Almaty to Shanghai?

  It takes about 5 hours 27 minutes to fly from Almaty to Shanghai.

• When is the best time to book flights from Almaty to Shanghai?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Almaty to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Almaty to Shanghai?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 2 flight per week flying from Almaty to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/-/T/-/T/-/- -- MU6042 (21:09) Air Astana: -/M/-/W/-/-/S -- KC281 (19:25)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Almaty to Shanghai?

  To find best deals on flights from Almaty to Shanghai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Jun 13, with one-way flights priced at just US$220.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Eastern Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shanghai travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Almaty (ALA) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Almaty to Shanghai is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Almaty to Shanghai on?

  After crunching the numbers on our May flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Almaty to Shanghai on May 18, 2026 with China Southern Airlines, with prices starting at US$340.

• Which airports can I fly to for Shanghai from Almaty?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Almaty International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (ALA-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

• Is there any time difference between Almaty and Shanghai?

  The time difference between Shanghai and Almaty is 3h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Almaty to Shanghai?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.