On this page, you can find and purchase flight tickets from Almaty to Shanghai. The 4,120 km route is served approximately 5 times a week, providing a regular connection between Kazakhstan and China's largest financial center.
Flights on this route are operated by MU and KC airlines. Since fares depend on many factors, we have prepared a low price calendar and a price trend chart to help you choose the most cost-effective date for your trip.
The table shows direct flights Almaty → Shanghai on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 6 h 15 min. Regular flights are operated by Air Astana and China Eastern. Departures from Almaty Airport airports, arrivals at Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Almaty — Shanghai by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 877 in r, and the most expensive are around AED 1,347 in a. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Climate conditions in Shanghai are characterized by warm summers and cool winters. The hottest month is August, with an average temperature of 32.3°C, while rainfall peaks in June. The driest and calmest weather occurs at the end of the year, particularly in December.
From a budget perspective, it is most advantageous to plan your flight for July, when the minimum price starts AED 842. Ticket prices peak in February—during this period, fares can reach AED 1,329, making it the most expensive month for travel.
As a compromise between price and weather, we recommend choosing November: flight costs start AED 874 with moderate temperatures. You should avoid traveling at the end of winter if your goal is to maximize your savings on airfare.
Regular flights on this route are provided by China Eastern Airlines and Air Astana, operating a combined total of about 5 flights per week. Flights are mostly operated on comfortable airliners with options for both direct routes and connecting flights. Detailed information on departure days and travel times for each airline is available in the interactive list below.
Flights Almaty — Shanghai depart from Almaty Airport and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The distance between the cities is 4,120 km. A direct flight takes an average of about 5 hours 30 minutes, though travel time may vary depending on the aircraft type and weather conditions.
Regular flights are operated by China Eastern (MU) and Air Astana (KC). A current list of all carriers and schedules is available on this page above.
Yes, there are direct flights on this route. You can check the departure schedule in the timetable block to choose the most convenient non-stop option.
Flight prices are dynamic and depend on the season and demand. To find the current minimum, we recommend using the low price calendar and the price trend chart.
Most flights arrive at Pudong (PVG) or Hongqiao (SHA) international airports. The exact arrival location will be specified on your itinerary when booking.
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