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Flights from Shanghai to Shymkent

Nonstop flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Shymkent (CIT) take about 6h 26m (4,748 km). SCAT flies it. Lowest fare seen: $299 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Shanghai to Shymkent

Carriers on PVG–CIT according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ SCATnonstop fare seen

Shanghai to Shymkent fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $299 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $260. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$32027 Oct 2026 · SCAT	$296 · 2 stops28 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$29913 Nov 2026 · SCAT	$264 · 2 stops12 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$31625 Dec 2026 · SCAT	$260 · 2 stops3 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$31319 Jan 2027 · SCAT	$295 · 2 stops25 Jan 2027
Feb 2027	$31812 Feb 2027 · SCAT	—
Mar 2027	—	$382 · 1 stop1 Mar 2027
Apr 2027	—	$420 · 1 stop15 Apr 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $264 for November 2026, $260 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 4 of 4 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Shanghai to Shymkent, 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.

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Frequently asked questions — Shanghai to Shymkent flights

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Shymkent?

A nonstop flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Shymkent (CIT) takes about 6h 26m, covering 4,748 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Shanghai from Shymkent by air?

The great-circle distance between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shymkent International Airport is 4,748 km (2,950 miles), a long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Shymkent?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PVG–CIT route include SCAT. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Shanghai to Shymkent cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PVG–CIT was $299 USD with SCAT (nonstop), departing 13 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

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

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $260 one-way, against $420 for April 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Shanghai to Shymkent?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $260 with 2 stops against $299 nonstop, a saving of $39. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from China to Shymkent?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Shymkent visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 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.

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