What percentage of Almaty to Shanghai flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 30% of flights from Almaty to Shanghai were direct. For connecting flights on this route, travelers typically experienced one stopover. This indicates that a significant portion of available flights will involve at least one stop.

How long does it take to fly from Almaty to Shanghai?

The typical direct flight from Almaty to Shanghai has a median duration of 5 hours and 40 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 9 hours and 30 minutes. The air distance covered on this route is approximately 4132 kilometers.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Almaty to Shanghai?

Historically, good prices on flights from Almaty to Shanghai have been frequent. This suggests that travelers often find favorable deals on this route. The consistent availability of good prices makes this a route where travelers can often secure competitive fares.

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Almaty to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Almaty to Shanghai

For cheap flights from Almaty to Shanghai, fares typically range from $268–$656, with a median of $420. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and about 28% of recent fares were considered a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find favorable pricing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Almaty to Shanghai? The data indicates that August is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $251. Following closely, July offers a median fare of $275, and September presents a median of $285. These months generally provide the best value for this route.

A typical journey from Almaty to Shanghai takes approximately 10h 50m, including connections. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 1. Only 0.3% of recent fares were for direct flights from Almaty to Shanghai, indicating that non-stop options are very rare.

The distance between Almaty and Shanghai is 4132 kilometers. This route is classified as a long-haul journey, which typically involves extended flight times and often includes at least one stopover.

How much is a round trip from Almaty to Shanghai

Regular price: $445 - $660

Prices for flights from Almaty to Shanghai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $445 and $660. The current lowest deal is $365 with China Southern Airlines, for travel from Jul 14 to Jul 18.

now $365

Low $445

High $660

The cheapest time to fly from Almaty to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Almaty to Shanghai is August, with a median price of $251. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $660. Prices are generally lower from April to October.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $251

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $660

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Direct flights from Almaty to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Almaty to Shanghai

Sun, Jul 26

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ALA - Shanghai

Almaty (ALA) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

$590

$376

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

ALA - Shanghai

Almaty (ALA) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

$631

$378

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

ALA - Shanghai

Almaty (ALA) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

$568

$373

One-way

Thu, Jul 30

⌛ Last-Minute

ALA - Shanghai

Almaty (ALA) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

$568

$373

One-way

Fri, Jul 31

⌛ Last-Minute

ALA - Shanghai

Almaty (ALA) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

$577

$373

One-way

Fri, Jul 31

⌛ Last-Minute

ALA - Shanghai

Almaty (ALA) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

$530

$373

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

$677 → $388

43%

4 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 5

$662 → $391

41%

1 night

Aug 2 - Aug 3

$656 → $388

41%

3 nights

Jul 26 - Jul 29

$631 → $378

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Almaty to Shanghai

Almaty - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Almaty to Shanghai are below the typical level at $368.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Almaty to Shanghai, with a median price of $251.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 10h 50m long.

Flights from Almaty to Shanghai typically take 10h 50m, covering a long-haul distance of 4132 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 30% of recent flights from Almaty to Shanghai are direct, with connecting flights having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights.

China Eastern Airlines has offered direct flights from Almaty to Shanghai recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Almaty to Shanghai appear frequently, offering good opportunities to book.

Almaty main airports to depart from

Almaty International (ALA)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~25 km from Almaty city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$395

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Cheapest

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Almaty to Shanghai.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$395

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~175 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$398

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the best time to book flights from Almaty to Shanghai is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this window, the average price for flights was around $363. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $537. Conversely, booking more than 60 days out also resulted in higher average prices, reaching approximately $570.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Almaty to Shanghai is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $268. The median price for this route historically has been around $420. Prices above $656 typically indicate a more expensive fare for this route.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Almaty to Shanghai include August, with a median price of $251, and July, with a median price of $275. September also offered competitive pricing, with a median of $285. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $420 for this route.

Almaty to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Almaty to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Almaty to Shanghai

Regular price: $445 - $660

Prices for flights from Almaty to Shanghai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $445 and $660. The current lowest deal is $365 with China Southern Airlines, for travel from Jul 14 to Jul 18.

now $365

Low $445

High $660

The cheapest time to fly from Almaty to Shanghai

August

Cheapest

Flights from $251

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $660

Jan

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Apr

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