Cheapest airlines flights from Shanghai to Astana

You can pick from 4 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Astana including China Southern Airlines, Air China, Air Astana, with Scat Airlines serving cheapest ticket on this route.

Search cheap flights from Shanghai to Astana in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at MOP 2,235, and round-trip tickets start at MOP 4,155.

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

Shanghai to Astana Flight Details

The distance between Shanghai and Astana is about 4,624.01 km. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceMOP 2,235
Cheapest return ticket priceMOP 4,155
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance4,624.01 km
Popular airlineChina Southern Airlines

When is the cheapest time to book flights from Shanghai to Astana?

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Astana: Dec 14 to Dec 21 — one-way prices start at MOP 2,172.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Astana (SHA-NQZ)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Scat Airlines offers one-way fares as low as MOP 2,235 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to NQZ on Fri, Jan 16), while Air China offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from MOP 4,155 departing on Mon, Dec 15 and returning on Fri, Dec 19.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Astana with the following airlines, including: Air Astana Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • 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 Astana 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.
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Astana, 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 Fri, Jan 16, with one-way flights priced at just MOP 2,235.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Scat 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 Astana travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Astana is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Astana on December 18, 2025 with China Southern Airlines, with prices starting at MOP 4,224.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Astana, with Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (SHA-NQZ) is by far the most common option on this route: Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ).
  • The time difference between Astana and Shanghai is 3h.
  • 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.