Cheap flights from Almaty to Shanghai from $325 ALA → PVG, SHA

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $344 to $408.

At $412, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold 28-night return fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 26 Nov, and it is not cheaper.

Every date we hold

733 fares on 107 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $397.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 16 days, 26 Sept to 8 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $298 to $383.

16 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 17 Jun 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

1 fares on 1 departure dates

Return

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 8% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

Not enough history yet: in 16 days of one-way prices, 26 Sept to 8 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.

How much is a return flight from Almaty to Shanghai?

The cheapest return found recently is $412 with China Southern Airlines, 26 Nov to 24 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $397 with China Southern Airlines, 13 Dec to 18 Dec, found 8 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 107 departure dates is usually $427 to $604.

How much is a one-way flight from Almaty to Shanghai?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $325 with Cathay Pacific, 17 Jun 2027, found 6 days ago.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Almaty to Shanghai?

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $397, 13 Dec to 18 Dec, found 8 days ago.

Every date in December 2026

How far ahead should I book a flight from Almaty to Shanghai?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 8% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Almaty to Shanghai?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $650 with Air Astana, 15 Apr 2027 to 21 Apr 2027, found 2 days ago.

Every nonstop date from Almaty to Shanghai

How long is the flight from Almaty to Shanghai?

The cheapest one-way found recently, with Cathay Pacific on 17 Jun 2027, takes 17 h 10 min with 1 stop.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Almaty to Shanghai?

Between 13 Nov and 12 Oct 2027, China Southern Airlines has the cheapest return on 58 of the 107 departure dates we hold, Cathay Pacific on 20 and Air China on 10.