Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Almaty from $219

Frequently Asked Questions

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

  Based on Trip.com data, China Southern Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $219 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SHA to ALA on Wed, Dec 31), while China Southern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $333 departing on Sun, Dec 28 and returning on Fri, Jan 2.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to Almaty?

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

• How long does it take to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Almaty (ALA) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 6 hours 50 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Almaty (ALA).

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

  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 Almaty 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 Shanghai to Almaty?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 3 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Almaty. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/-/T/-/T/-/- -- MU6041 (15:57)

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

  To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Almaty, 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, Dec 31, with one-way flights priced at just $219.
  · 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 Almaty travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

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

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

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

  After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Almaty on December 28, 2025 with China Southern Airlines, with prices starting at $226.

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

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

• Is there any time difference between Shanghai and Almaty?

  The time difference between Almaty and Shanghai is 3h.

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

  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.