Cheap flights from Astana to Shymkent from $41 NQZ → CIT
Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT)
The cheapest return found recently is $105 with SCAT, 25 Jan 2027 – 30 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $41 with FlyArystan, 25 Nov, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $41, FlyArystan, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $105, 25 Jan 2027 to 30 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $105 to $147
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $99 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- SCAT, FlyArystan, Air Astana
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 2 h
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 78 departure dates is usually $105 to $147.
Cheapest return found recently
$105
25 Jan 2027 – 30 Jan 2027 · SCAT
Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT)
Leaves 11:30 p.m. · Return leaves 8:55 p.m. · 3 h 10 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$105
25 Jan 2027 – 30 Jan 2027 · SCAT
Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT)
Leaves 11:30 p.m. · Return leaves 8:55 p.m. · 3 h 10 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$105 25 Jan 2027 – 30 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$99 13 Nov – 16 Novfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $88 to $120.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 78 departure dates from 13 Nov to 1 Jul 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 5-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 25 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
317 fares on 78 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov – 16 Nov | $99 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Nov – 19 Nov | $114 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Nov – 18 Nov | $110 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Nov – 16 Nov | $110 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Nov – 18 Nov | $99 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Nov – 21 Nov | $117 | FlyArystan | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Nov – 26 Nov | $113 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Nov – 21 Nov | $114 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Nov – 24 Nov | $124 | FlyArystan | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Nov – 26 Nov | $107 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Nov – 29 Nov | $123 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Nov – 26 Nov | $104 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Nov – 30 Nov | $104 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Nov – 28 Nov | $113 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Nov – 30 Nov | $105 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Dec – 31 Dec | $136 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Dec – 2 Dec | $105 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Dec – 3 Dec | $123 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Dec – 10 Jan 2027 | $145 | FlyArystan | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Dec – 15 Dec | $152 | FlyArystan | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Dec – 9 Dec | $148 | FlyArystan | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Dec – 18 Dec | $136 | FlyArystan | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Dec – 10 Jan 2027 | $140 | FlyArystan | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 18 Dec | $158 | FlyArystan | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Dec – 16 Dec | $157 | FlyArystan | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Dec – 16 Dec | $145 | FlyArystan | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Dec – 24 Jan 2027 | $127 | FlyArystan | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Dec – 24 Jan 2027 | $127 | FlyArystan | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Dec – 10 Jan 2027 | $138 | FlyArystan | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Dec – 2 Jan 2027 | $155 | FlyArystan | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Dec – 23 Dec | $148 | FlyArystan | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Dec – 2 Jan 2027 | $152 | FlyArystan | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Dec – 14 Jan 2027 | $134 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Dec – 2 Jan 2027 | $161 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Dec – 26 Dec | $171 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Dec – 16 Jan 2027 | $140 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Dec – 14 Jan 2027 | $140 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Dec – 14 Jan 2027 | $140 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Dec – 16 Jan 2027 | $149 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 31 Dec – 16 Jan 2027 | $148 | FlyArystan | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Jan 2027 – 25 Jan 2027 | $130 | Air Astana | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Jan 2027 – 14 Jan 2027 | $136 | FlyArystan | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027 | $127 | FlyArystan | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027 | $127 | Air Astana | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Jan 2027 – 17 Jan 2027 | $127 | FlyArystan | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027 | $105 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Jan 2027 – 25 Jan 2027 | $122 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Jan 2027 – 19 Jan 2027 | $105 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027 | $105 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027 | $107 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Jan 2027 – 7 Feb 2027 | $107 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027 | $105 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027 | $105 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Jan 2027 – 3 Feb 2027 | $105 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Jan 2027 – 26 Jan 2027 | $105 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Jan 2027 – 30 Jan 2027 | $105 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Jan 2027 – 26 Jan 2027 | $105 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Jan 2027 – 12 Feb 2027 | $105 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Jan 2027 – 13 Feb 2027 | $105 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 31 Jan 2027 – 13 Feb 2027 | $105 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Feb 2027 – 16 Feb 2027 | $105 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Feb 2027 – 19 Feb 2027 | $105 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Feb 2027 – 23 Feb 2027 | $105 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 | $108 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Feb 2027 – 24 Feb 2027 | $105 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Mar 2027 – 3 Mar 2027 | $107 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Mar 2027 – 19 Mar 2027 | $173 | Air Astana | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Mar 2027 – 18 Mar 2027 | $135 | FlyArystan | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Mar 2027 – 15 Mar 2027 | $105 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027 | $157 | FlyArystan | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Mar 2027 – 30 Mar 2027 | $156 | FlyArystan | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Mar 2027 – 31 Mar 2027 | $158 | FlyArystan | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 31 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 | $121 | FlyArystan | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Apr 2027 – 9 Apr 2027 | $157 | FlyArystan | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Apr 2027 – 23 Apr 2027 | $157 | FlyArystan | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 May 2027 – 1 Jun 2027 | $149 | FlyArystan | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 May 2027 – 6 Jun 2027 | $172 | FlyArystan | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Jul 2027 – 8 Jul 2027 | $157 | FlyArystan | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $99.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: SCAT, FlyArystan, Air Astana.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 14 departure dates is usually $56 to $75.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$41
25 Nov · FlyArystan
Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT)
Leaves 11:40 a.m. · 2 h trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$41
25 Nov · FlyArystan
Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT)
Leaves 11:40 a.m. · 2 h trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$41 25 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $41 to $62.
At $41, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the low end of that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 14 departure dates from 15 Nov to 24 Oct 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 25 Nov, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
49 fares on 14 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov | $61 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 16 Nov | $59 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 23 Nov | $52 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Nov | $41 | FlyArystan | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Jan 2027 | $61 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | nonstop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Feb 2027 | $52 | SCAT | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Mar 2027 | $76 | Air Astana | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 Mar 2027 | $75 | FlyArystan | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Mar 2027 | $56 | FlyArystan | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 31 Mar 2027 | $56 | FlyArystan | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 May 2027 | $76 | FlyArystan | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 May 2027 | $75 | FlyArystan | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 Oct 2027 | $75 | FlyArystan | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Oct 2027 | $73 | FlyArystan | Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $41.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: FlyArystan, SCAT, Air Astana.
Premium cabin fares from Astana to Shymkent
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 25 Jan 2027 – 30 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 25 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Astana to Shymkent?
Return
Fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 6% 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $122 | $88 | +6% | 49 |
| 7–13 days | $115 | $99 | Cheapest seen | 49 |
| 14–29 days | $122 | $104 | +6% | 49 |
| 30–59 days | $118 | $106 | +3% | 49 |
| 60–89 days | $123 | $104 | +7% | 49 |
| 90–179 days | $121 | $105 | +5% | 49 |
| 180+ days | $139 | $127 | +21% | 48 |
One-way
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 15% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $62 | $47 | +17% | 21 |
| 7–13 days | $63 | $43 | +19% | 13 |
| 14–29 days | $62 | $41 | +18% | 7 |
| 30–59 days | $53 | $44 | Cheapest seen | 9 |
| 60–89 days | $61 | $52 | +14% | 20 |
| 90–179 days | $56 | $55 | +6% | 49 |
| 180+ days | $65 | $64 | +23% | 48 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Astana → Tashkent
119 km from Shymkent
$145
$40 more than flying to Shymkent
17 Oct 2027 – 19 Oct 2027 · NQZ → TAS · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Astana → Tashkent
119 km from Shymkent
$60
$19 more than flying to Shymkent
20 Oct 2027 · NQZ → TAS · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 25 Jan 2027 – 30 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Astana to Shymkent?
The cheapest return found recently is $105 with SCAT, 25 Jan 2027 to 30 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $99 with SCAT, 13 Nov to 16 Nov, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 78 departure dates is usually $105 to $147.
How much is a one-way flight from Astana to Shymkent?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $41 with FlyArystan, 25 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 14 departure dates is usually $56 to $75.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Astana to Shymkent?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $99, 13 Nov to 16 Nov, found 7 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $41, 25 Nov, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Astana to Shymkent?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 6% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 15% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Astana to Shymkent?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $105 with SCAT, 25 Jan 2027 to 30 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $41 with FlyArystan, 25 Nov, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Astana to Shymkent?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with FlyArystan on 25 Nov, takes 2 h from Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) to Shymkent Airport (CIT).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Astana to Shymkent?
Between 13 Nov and 1 Jul 2027, SCAT has the cheapest return on 45 of the 78 departure dates we hold, FlyArystan on 30 and Air Astana on 3. Between 15 Nov and 24 Oct 2027, FlyArystan has the cheapest one-way on 8 of the 14 departure dates we hold, SCAT on 5 and Air Astana on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work