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Almaty.424 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Jul, returning Sun, 3 Aug.Return flight with Scat Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 25 Jul, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Almaty on Sun, 3 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 424 €, select.
Almaty.428 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Jul, returning Thu, 17 Jul.Return flight with Scat Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 8 Jul, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Almaty on Thu, 17 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 428 €, select.
Almaty.460 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Jun, returning Mon, 9 Jun.Return flight with Scat Airlines and FlyArystan.Outbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 6 Jun, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with FlyArystan, departs from Almaty on Mon, 9 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 460 €, select.
Almaty.481 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Sep, returning Mon, 22 Sep.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 12 Sep, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Almaty on Mon, 22 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 481 €, select.
Almaty.489 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Jun, returning Sun, 6 Jul.Return flight with Scat Airlines and FlyArystan.Outbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 27 Jun, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with FlyArystan, departs from Almaty on Sun, 6 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 489 €, select.
Almaty.496 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Aug, returning Tue, 12 Aug.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 6 Aug, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Almaty on Tue, 12 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From 496 €, select.
Almaty.502 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Nov, returning Sun, 23 Nov.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 14 Nov, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Almaty on Sun, 23 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 502 €, select.
Almaty.509 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Oct, returning Sun, 16 Nov.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 24 Oct, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Almaty on Sun, 16 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 509 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Almaty

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Direct flights from Shanghai to Almaty

Shanghai to Almaty: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Shanghai to Almaty below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Almaty.

Shanghai to Almaty: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found424 €
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time6 hrs, 30 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week3

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Almaty: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to Almaty is 424 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
6 hours and 30 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to Almaty.
China Eastern flies direct from Shanghai to Almaty.
As of May 2025, there are 3 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Almaty.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Almaty is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Almaty Airport on Friday, 25 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 30 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Almaty but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Almaty is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Almaty is Scat Airlines .

Travelling from Shanghai to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know

  • There are two main airports you can fly out of in Shanghai. Check out your options leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) when reserving your flight from Shanghai to Almaty Airport (ALA).

  • Almaty Airport is located in Almaty. The city operates in the UTC+6 timezone and is 2 hours behind Shanghai.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Shanghai to ALA.

  • You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • We make it a breeze to plan a flight from Shanghai to ALA with a stopover. To see the options departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between PVG and ALA include:

    • Daxing International Airport (PKX)

    • Incheon International Airport (ICN)

    • Xianyang International Airport (XIY)

  • From central Shanghai, PVG is approximately 56 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to work out the best way to get there.

  • Searching for a handy hotel close to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai to Almaty Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Shanghai to Almaty Airport. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever you'd like to do, check out these options between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and ALA:

    • Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)

    • Daxing International Airport (PKX)

    • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

  • SHA is approximately 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. It takes 21 minutes or so to reach the airport driving from the city centre.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Shanghai to ALA? Kick back in a hotel near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport before your break officially starts. Here's where you can stay:

About Almaty Airport (ALA)

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Shanghai to Almaty Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ALA instead:

Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty

  • Almaty Airport to central Almaty takes around 37 minutes in a car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Almaty Airport (ALA)

  • 208 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Almaty Airport. Return flights start from 424 €. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.

  • We recommend booking as soon as you can to get cheap tickets from Shanghai to ALA. You're more likely to score a great deal and have a larger selection of departure times and travel dates.

  • Finding cheap tickets from Shanghai to Almaty Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and land a great deal.

  • Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from Shanghai to ALA. There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll update you when the price changes.

  • Make the most of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Shanghai to Almaty Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

The best time to fly from Shanghai to Almaty Airport (ALA)

  • It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Shanghai to Almaty Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Almaty. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.

  • Lock in your flight from Shanghai to ALA for July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Almaty to range from 12ºC to 32ºC.

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Shanghai to Almaty Airport in January when temperatures average between -16ºC and 3ºC.

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