Flights from Almaty to Shanghai
Nonstop flights from Almaty (ALA) to Shanghai (PVG) take about 5h 40m (4,132 km). China Eastern and Air Astana fly it. Lowest fare seen: $286 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).
Photo of Shanghai: King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
When you land in Shanghai
The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.
Find hotels in Shanghai
Hotels, hostels & more · Trip.com
Airlines flying Almaty to Shanghai
Carriers on ALA–PVG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
Almaty to Shanghai fares by month
Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $274 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $224. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $33430 Oct 2026 · China Eastern | $284 · 1 stop29 Oct 2026 |
| Nov 2026 | $27427 Nov 2026 · China Eastern | $248 · 1 stop27 Nov 2026 |
| Dec 2026 | $31710 Dec 2026 · Air Astana | $224 · 2 stops13 Dec 2026 |
| Jan 2027 | $37518 Jan 2027 · China Eastern | $254 · 1 stop31 Jan 2027 |
| Feb 2027 | $3891 Feb 2027 · China Eastern | $254 · 1 stop28 Feb 2027 |
| Mar 2027 | $3895 Mar 2027 · China Eastern | $266 · 1 stop10 Mar 2027 |
| Apr 2027 | $37830 Apr 2027 · China Eastern | $317 · 1 stop17 Apr 2027 |
| May 2027 | $37712 May 2027 · China Eastern | $318 · 1 stop1 May 2027 |
| Jun 2027 | $40430 Jun 2027 · China Eastern | $319 · 1 stop8 Jun 2027 |
| Jul 2027 | $38023 Jul 2027 · China Eastern | $374 · 1 stop6 Jul 2027 |
| Aug 2027 | — | $368 · 1 stop5 Aug 2027 |
| Sept 2027 | $4001 Sept 2027 · China Eastern | $357 · 1 stop1 Sept 2027 |
| Oct 2027 | $3801 Oct 2027 · China Eastern | — |
When to go for the lowest fare
Fares were close across the months we saw: $248 for November 2026, $224 at best after that.
Nonstop or with a stop
A connection undercut nonstop in 11 of 11 months with both fares.
From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Almaty to Shanghai, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.
Best time to fly to Shanghai
Based on weather and travel conditions in China
China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.
More for this trip
Frequently asked questions — Almaty to Shanghai flights
How long is the flight from Almaty to Shanghai?
How far is Almaty from Shanghai by air?
Which airlines fly from Almaty to Shanghai?
How much does a flight from Almaty to Shanghai cost?
What is the cheapest month to fly from Almaty to Shanghai?
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Almaty to Shanghai?
Do I need a visa to travel from Almaty to China?
What is the best time to visit Shanghai?
Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.
Ready to book ALA–PVG?
Set a fare alert, check your visa, or search flights now.