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Flights from Shanghai to Samarkand

Search cheap flights from Shanghai to Samarkand in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$311, and round-trip tickets start at US$630.

      • PVG 13:45
        15h 40m
        1 stop
        SKD 02:25
        Shanghai - Samarkand | Tue, Aug 4 | China Eastern Airlines
        SKD 04:05
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG 05:50
        Samarkand - Shanghai | Thu, Aug 6 | Centrum Air
        US$630 US$765
        18% off
        18% off
        US$765 US$630
      • PVG 13:45
        15h 40m
        1 stop
        SKD 02:25
        Shanghai - Samarkand | Tue, Jul 28 | China Eastern Airlines
        SKD 04:05
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG 05:50
        Samarkand - Shanghai | Thu, Jul 30 | Centrum Air
        US$630 US$765
        18% off
        18% off
        US$765 US$630
      • PVG 13:45
        15h 40m
        1 stop
        SKD 02:25
        Shanghai - Samarkand | Tue, Aug 18 | China Eastern Airlines
        SKD 04:05
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG 05:50
        Samarkand - Shanghai | Thu, Aug 20 | Centrum Air
        US$630 US$765
        18% off
        18% off
        US$765 US$630
      • PVG 13:45
        17h 55m
        1 stop
        SKD 04:40
        Shanghai - Samarkand | Sat, Aug 15 | China Eastern Airlines
        SKD 04:05
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG 05:50
        Samarkand - Shanghai | Thu, Aug 20 | Centrum Air
        US$630
        18% off
        US$765 US$630
      • PVG 13:45
        17h 55m
        1 stop
        SKD 04:40
        Shanghai - Samarkand | Sat, Aug 22 | China Eastern Airlines
        SKD 05:50
        21h
        1 stop
        PVG 05:50
        Samarkand - Shanghai | Mon, Aug 24 | Centrum Air
        US$660
        14% off
        US$765 US$660
      • PVG 13:45
        17h 55m
        1 stop
        SKD 04:40
        Shanghai - Samarkand | Sat, Jul 25 | China Eastern Airlines
        SKD 04:05
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG 05:50
        Samarkand - Shanghai | Thu, Jul 30 | Centrum Air
        US$660
        14% off
        US$765 US$660
      • PVG 13:45
        17h 55m
        1 stop
        SKD 04:40
        Shanghai - Samarkand | Sat, Aug 1 | China Eastern Airlines
        SKD 04:05
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG 05:50
        Samarkand - Shanghai | Thu, Aug 6 | Centrum Air
        US$660
        14% off
        US$765 US$660
      • PVG 13:45
        24h 35m
        1 stop
        SKD 11:20
        Shanghai - Samarkand | Mon, Aug 3 | China Eastern Airlines
        SKD 12:00
        14h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 05:50
        Samarkand - Shanghai | Sat, Aug 8 | Silk Avia
        US$677
        12% off
        US$765 US$677
      • PVG 13:45
        24h 35m
        1 stop
        SKD 11:20
        Shanghai - Samarkand | Mon, Aug 17 | China Eastern Airlines
        SKD 12:00
        14h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 05:50
        Samarkand - Shanghai | Sat, Aug 22 | Silk Avia
        US$677
        12% off
        US$765 US$677
      • PVG 13:45
        24h 35m
        1 stop
        SKD 11:20
        Shanghai - Samarkand | Mon, Jul 27 | China Eastern Airlines
        SKD 12:00
        14h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 05:50
        Samarkand - Shanghai | Sat, Aug 1 | Silk Avia
        US$680
        11% off
        US$765 US$680
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SKD 14:00
        Shanghai - Samarkand | Sun, Jul 19 | Normal Airline
        SKD 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        SHA 16:00
        Samarkand - Shanghai | Tue, Jul 21 | Normal Airline
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      • PVG 05:40
        30h 40m
        1 stop
        SKD 09:20
        Shanghai - Samarkand | Mon, Sep 14 | Air Astana
        US$311 US$405
        23% off
        23% off
        US$405 US$311
      • SHA 17:30
        22h 5m
        1 stop
        SKD 12:35
        Shanghai - Samarkand | Sat, Aug 8 | Loong Air
        US$346 US$405
        15% off
        15% off
        US$405 US$346
      • SHA 10:55
        28h 40m
        1 stop
        SKD 12:35
        Shanghai - Samarkand | Tue, Jul 28 | Loong Air
        US$346 US$405
        15% off
        15% off
        US$405 US$346
      • SHA 22:55
        16h 40m
        1 stop
        SKD 12:35
        Shanghai - Samarkand | Thu, Jul 30 | Loong Air
        US$346
        15% off
        US$405 US$346
      • SHA 15:55
        23h 40m
        1 stop
        SKD 12:35
        Shanghai - Samarkand | Tue, Aug 4 | Loong Air
        US$351
        13% off
        US$405 US$351
      • SHA 08:20
        31h 15m
        1 stop
        SKD 12:35
        Shanghai - Samarkand | Sat, Jul 18 | Loong Air
        US$356
        12% off
        US$405 US$356
      • SHA 10:55
        28h 40m
        1 stop
        SKD 12:35
        Shanghai - Samarkand | Sat, Sep 12 | Loong Air
        US$356
        12% off
        US$405 US$356
      • PVG 13:45
        17h 55m
        1 stop
        SKD 04:40
        Shanghai - Samarkand | Sat, Jul 25 | China Eastern Airlines
        US$358
        12% off
        US$405 US$358
      • SHA 22:55
        16h 40m
        1 stop
        SKD 12:35
        Shanghai - Samarkand | Sat, Jul 25 | Loong Air
        US$359
        11% off
        US$405 US$359
      • SHA 07:35
        32h
        1 stop
        SKD 12:35
        Shanghai - Samarkand | Tue, Sep 1 | Loong Air
        US$360
        11% off
        US$405 US$360
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SKD 14:00
        Shanghai - Samarkand | Sun, Jul 19 | Normal Airline
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Cheapest airlines flights from Shanghai to Samarkand

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

Shanghai to Samarkand Flight Details

The distance between Shanghai and Samarkand is about 4,944.78 km. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$311
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$630
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance4,944.78 km
Popular airlineJuneyao Airlines
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–Samarkand 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 Samarkand (SHA-SKD)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air Astana offers one-way fares as low as US$311 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to SKD on Mon, Sep 14), while China Eastern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$630 departing on Tue, Aug 4 and returning on Thu, Aug 6.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Shanghai to Samarkand, including: Juneyao Airlines China Eastern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users 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 Samarkand 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 Samarkand, 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 Mon, Sep 14, with one-way flights priced at just US$311.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air Astana.
    · 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 Samarkand travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Samarkand is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Samarkand on July 30, 2026 with Juneyao Airlines, with prices starting at US$366.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Samarkand, with Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Samarkand International Airport (SHA-SKD) is by far the most common option on this route: Samarkand International Airport (SKD).
  • The time difference between Samarkand 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Shanghai to Samarkand

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Shanghai to Samarkand?

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, China Southern Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Shanghai to Samarkand, with fares starting at US$314.

US$300
US$314
US$329
US$344
US$358
China Southern Airlines
US$314
China Southern Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
US$338
China Eastern Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
US$358
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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.