Cheap flights from Shanghai to Almaty from $444 PVG, SHA → ALA

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 $400 to $433.

At $444, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.

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

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

Yes. Among 31-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 20 Jan 2027, 19 Jan 2027 – 19 Feb 2027 costs $431: $13 less than the cheapest found recently.

Cathay Pacific · Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Almaty Airport (ALA) · out 1 stop, back 1 stop · found 7 days ago

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Every date we hold

602 fares on 27 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $431.

Return

The cheapest fares were 7 to 13 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.

How much is a return flight from Shanghai to Almaty?

The cheapest return found recently is $444 with Air China, 20 Jan 2027 to 20 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $431 with Cathay Pacific, 19 Jan 2027 to 19 Feb 2027, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 27 departure dates is usually $466 to $574.

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

January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $431, 19 Jan 2027 to 19 Feb 2027, found 7 days ago.

Every date in January 2027

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

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 7 to 13 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Shanghai to Almaty?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $682 with Air Astana, 16 Jan 2027 to 17 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago.

Every nonstop date from Shanghai to Almaty

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Almaty?

Between 16 Nov and 23 Oct 2027, China Southern Airlines has the cheapest return on 10 of the 27 departure dates we hold, Air China on 10 and Cathay Pacific on 5.