Cheapest airlines flights from Shanghai to Altay Prefecture

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Shanghai to Altay Prefecture, including China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China Southern Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Altay Prefecture according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Shanghai to Altay Prefecture in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$175, and round-trip direct flights start at US$431.

Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Altay Prefecture are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Shanghai to Altay Prefecture Flight Details

The distance between Shanghai and Altay Prefecture is about 3,366.03 km. The average flying time from Shanghai to Altay Prefecture is around 5 hours 32 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$175
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$431
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance3,366.03 km
Average flight time5 hours 32 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–Altay Prefecture route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Altay Prefecture (SHA-AAT)?

    Based on Trip.com data, China Southern Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$175 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to AAT on Wed, Jun 17), while China Southern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$431 departing on Fri, Jun 26 and returning on Wed, Jul 1.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Altay Prefecture with the following airlines, including: China Southern Airlines China Eastern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 5 hours 32 minutes to fly from Shanghai to Altay Prefecture.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Altay Prefecture 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 6 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Altay Prefecture. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: -/M/-/W/-/F/- -- MU6205 (08:47) China Southern Airlines: -/M/-/W/-/F/- -- CZ6860 (17:16)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Altay Prefecture, 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 Wed, Jun 17, with one-way flights priced at just US$175.
    · 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 Southern 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 Altay Prefecture travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Altay Prefecture is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Altay Prefecture on June 15, 2026 with Juneyao Airlines, with prices starting at US$188.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Altay Prefecture, with Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Altay Xuedu Airport (SHA-AAT) is by far the most common option on this route: Altay Xuedu Airport (AAT).
  • The time difference between Altay Prefecture and Shanghai is 0h.
  • 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Shanghai to Altay Prefecture

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Shanghai to Altay Prefecture?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Shanghai to Altay Prefecture on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Spring Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Shanghai to Altay Prefecture, with fares starting at US$236.

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China Eastern Airlines
US$258
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China Southern Airlines
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Which airline operates the most flights from Shanghai to Altay Prefecture?

Total flights from Shanghai to Altay Prefecture across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Xiamen Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Shanghai to Altay Prefecture, with 6 flights per week.

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How many flights fly from Shanghai to Altay Prefecture daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Shanghai to Altay Prefecture within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Shanghai to Altay Prefecture is the highest on Saturday and the lowest on Monday/Wednesday/Thursday.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.