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Today’s best flight deals from Shymkent to Shanghai

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Shymkent to Shanghai

August 23 - August 31

Cheapest

CIT - Shanghai

$427

$482

Round trip

October 15 - October 20

Best

CIT - Shanghai

$463

$485

Round trip

August 10 - August 21

Earliest

CIT - Shanghai

$401

$485

Round trip

October 15 - October 19

Best

CIT - Shanghai

$468

$485

Round trip

October 1 - October 19

CIT - Shanghai

$403

$503

Round trip

August 23 - September 8

CIT - Shanghai

$400

$503

Round trip

September 14 - September 18

CIT - Shanghai

$427

$503

Round trip

September 3 - September 8

CIT - Shanghai

$414

$503

Round trip

September 10 - September 18

CIT - Shanghai

$394

$503

Round trip

September 13 - September 18

CIT - Shanghai

$421

$503

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Shymkent to Shanghai

Most itineraries for flights from Shymkent to Shanghai connect at least once, with only 3.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of journeys that do include connections, travelers typically encounter 2 stopovers.
When considering cheap flights from Shymkent to Shanghai, prices are typically $417–$525, with a median of $451. Right now, fares are near the typical level for this route. Currently, only 2% of recent fares are classified as a good price.
The cheapest time to fly from Shymkent to Shanghai is often in April, with a median fare of $432. Other relatively inexpensive months include February, where the median fare is $475, and March, with a median fare of $490.
A typical journey from Shymkent to Shanghai, including connections, takes approximately 17h 58m. This route covers a substantial distance of 4747 kilometers, classifying it as a long-haul flight. New deals for this route show up several times a week, so setting a price alert can be beneficial.

How much is a round trip from Shymkent to Shanghai

Regular price: $354 - $637

Prices for flights from Shymkent to Shanghai are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 354 USD and 637 USD. The current lowest deal is 482 USD with Nantucket Airlines, for travel from Aug 23 to Aug 31.

now $482

Low $354

High $637

The cheapest time to fly from Shymkent to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from CIT to SHA is April, with a median price of $432. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1938. Prices are generally lower from February to October.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $432

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,938

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Direct flights from Shymkent to Shanghai

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Nantucket Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shymkent to Shanghai

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CIT - Shanghai

Flyr

Shymkent (CIT) - Shanghai (SHA)

Flyr

$576

$575

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

CIT - Shanghai

Nantucket Airlines

Shymkent (CIT) - Shanghai (PVG)

Nantucket Airlines

$485

$585

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CIT - Shanghai

Nantucket Airlines

Shymkent (CIT) - Shanghai (PVG)

Nantucket Airlines

$403

$541

One-way

Mon, Jul 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CIT - Shanghai

Nantucket Airlines

Shymkent (CIT) - Shanghai (PVG)

Nantucket Airlines

$404

$548

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CIT - Shanghai

Flyr

Shymkent (CIT) - Shanghai (SHA)

Flyr

$459

$547

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CIT - Shanghai

Nantucket Airlines

Shymkent (CIT) - Shanghai (PVG)

Nantucket Airlines

$414

$578

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Shymkent to Shanghai

7 nights

Jun 20 - Jun 27

$576  →  $575

0%

4 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 19

$468  →  $485

4%

5 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 20

$463  →  $485

5%

8 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 28

$536  →  $564

5%

Popular Airports to fly from Shymkent to Shanghai

Shymkent - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Shymkent to Shanghai are near the typical level of $451.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Shymkent to Shanghai, with a median price of $432.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 17h 58m long

Flights from Shymkent to Shanghai typically take 17 hours and 58 minutes, with 2 stopovers when connecting.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 3.3% of deals are direct. Connecting flights are dominant, with 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Nantucket Airlines offers direct flights

Nantucket Airlines has offered direct flights from Shymkent to Shanghai in recent deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Deals for flights from Shymkent to Shanghai appear regularly, with 0.43 deals per day.

Shymkent main airports to depart from

Shymkent International (CIT)

Cheapest

Shymkent International Airport is a good option for flights from Shymkent to Shanghai.

📍 ~15 km from Shymkent (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$485

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Cheapest

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is a good choice for flights from Shymkent to Shanghai.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car, public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$482

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is another option for flights from Shymkent to Shanghai.

📍 ~35 km from city center (reachable by car, public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$485

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Consider this major international hub for its extensive network and excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~150 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$546

Sunan Shuofang International (WUX)

This airport is a convenient option for the Suzhou-Wuxi-Shanghai corridor, often less congested than major Shanghai hubs.

📍 ~110 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$833

Nanjing Lukou International (NKG)

A primary regional hub with high flight frequency and reliability, offering very frequent high-speed rail service to Shanghai.

📍 ~270 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$673

Ningbo Lishe International (NGB)

This airport offers a solid domestic network and good accessibility to Shanghai via bridge or high-speed rail.

📍 ~140 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail or car)

💸 Flights from ~$720

Nantong Xingdong (NTG)

Geographically close to northern Shanghai, this airport is useful for domestic routes to avoid Shanghai airspace delays.

📍 ~100 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$788

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, booking flights from Shymkent to Shanghai 7-13 days in advance has typically yielded the lowest average prices. During this period, the average price was around $456. In contrast, booking more than 60 days out saw average prices rise to $689. Even last-minute bookings, within 0-6 days of departure, were slightly higher on average at $470.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Shymkent to Shanghai was considered to be $417 or less. The median price for this route was $451. Prices typically ranged up to $525 for the higher end of the market in the trailing 90 days.

Historically, the cheapest month to fly from Shymkent to Shanghai has been April, with a median price of $432. February also offered relatively lower prices, with a median of $475. The annual median price for this route was $451, based on data over the trailing 270 days.