Can I fly direct from Shymkent to Shanghai?

Direct flights from Shymkent to Shanghai are not common, historically making up only 9.1% of all flights in the trailing 90 days. When direct flights are not available, travelers typically encounter connecting flights. For those connecting, the median number of stopovers is two. This indicates that most travelers on this route should anticipate at least one stop.

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

The direct flight from Shymkent to Shanghai typically takes about 6 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 4747 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, are significantly longer, with a median duration of 14 hours and 10 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference in travel time when planning their journey, especially if considering routes with layovers.

How often do cheap flights from Shymkent to Shanghai come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Shymkent to Shanghai come up with regular frequency. This route is classified as having regular deal availability based on data from the trailing 30 days. Travelers can typically expect to find favorable prices appearing consistently. This suggests that with some flexibility, securing a good deal is generally feasible.

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2026-12-31 – 2027-01-08
CIT - Shanghai
75% AI deal score
$520
$484
Round trip
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CIT - Shanghai
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$486
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Shymkent to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Shymkent to Shanghai

Most itineraries for flights from Shymkent to Shanghai connect at least once, with only 9.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

When considering cheap flights from Shymkent to Shanghai, prices typically range from $349–$571, with a median of $455. Right now, current fares are below the typical level. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

The cheapest time to fly from Shymkent to Shanghai is often in April, with a median fare of $432. February also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $475, followed by March at $490.

A typical journey from Shymkent to Shanghai takes approximately 17h 58m, including connections. This route is classified as a long-haul flight, covering a distance of 4747 km.

How much is a round trip from Shymkent to Shanghai

Regular price: $369 - $735

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

The regular price range for flights from Shymkent to Shanghai is between $369 and $735. The current lowest deal is $484 with Nantucket Airlines for travel from Oct 15-Oct 19.

now $484

Low $369

High $735

The cheapest time to fly from Shymkent to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Almaty to Shanghai 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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Dec

Direct flights from Shymkent to Shanghai

Nantucket Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shymkent to Shanghai

Thu, Jul 30

⌛ Last-Minute

CIT - Shanghai

Shymkent (CIT) - Shanghai (PVG)

Nantucket Airlines

$472

$485

One-way

Thu, Jul 30

⌛ Last-Minute

CIT - Shanghai

Shymkent (CIT) - Shanghai (PVG)

Nantucket Airlines

$437

$486

One-way

Thu, Jul 30

⌛ Last-Minute

CIT - Shanghai

Shymkent (CIT) - Shanghai (PVG)

Nantucket Airlines

$413

$486

One-way

Thu, Jul 30

⌛ Last-Minute

CIT - Shanghai

Shymkent (CIT) - Shanghai (PVG)

Nantucket Airlines

$417

$516

One-way

Thu, Jul 30

⌛ Last-Minute

CIT - Shanghai

Shymkent (CIT) - Shanghai (PVG)

Nantucket Airlines

$501

$538

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CIT - Shanghai

Shymkent (CIT) - Shanghai (PVG)

Nantucket Airlines

$584

$565

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 18

$543 → $506

8 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 22

$518 → $487

8 nights

Dec 31 - Jan 8

$520 → $506

15 nights

Dec 24 - Jan 8

$503 → $506

Popular Airports to fly from Shymkent to Shanghai

Shymkent - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Shymkent to Shanghai are below the typical level, with prices around $484.

📅 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

The typical flight duration from Shymkent to Shanghai is 17 hours and 58 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting from Shymkent to Shanghai.

🏆 Airline highlight

Nantucket Airlines offers direct flights

Nantucket Airlines offers direct flights on the Shymkent to Shanghai route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Deals for flights from Shymkent to Shanghai appear regularly, so check frequently.

Shymkent main airports to depart from

Shymkent International (CIT)

Cheapest

Shymkent International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Shanghai.

📍 ~10 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 option for flights from Shymkent to Shanghai.

📍 ~12 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$482

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

This major international hub offers extensive networks and excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

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

💸 Flights from ~$546

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From CIT

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Oct 03

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$3,127

$1,628

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Business Class

From CIT

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Oct 03

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$2,990

$1,688

Save $1,302

Air Astana, +1

Business Class

From CIT

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Sep 13

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$3,426

$1,960

Save $1,466

Air Astana, +1

Business Class

From CIT

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Aug 12

Shanghai, China

90% AI deal score

$3,332

$1,924

Save $1,408

Air Astana, +1

Business Class

From CIT

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Aug 13

Shanghai, China

90% AI deal score

$3,345

$1,941

Save $1,404

Air Astana, +1

Business Class

From CIT

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Sep 20

Shanghai, China

90% AI deal score

$3,245

$1,955

Save $1,290

Air Astana, +1

Business Class

From CIT

Elite

Sep 13

Shanghai, China

90% AI deal score

$3,214

$1,955

Save $1,259

Air Astana, +1

Business Class

From CIT

Elite

Aug 24

Shanghai, China

89% AI deal score

$3,225

$1,944

Save $1,281

Air Astana, +1

Business Class

From CIT

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Aug 24

Shanghai, China

89% AI deal score

$3,236

$1,944

Save $1,292

Air Astana, +1

Business Class

From CIT

Elite

Sep 21

Shanghai, China

88% AI deal score

$2,932

$1,919

Save $1,013

Air Astana, +1

Business Class

From CIT

Elite

Sep 26

Shanghai, China

88% AI deal score

$2,964

$1,919

Save $1,045

Air Astana, +1

Business Class

From CIT

Elite

Sep 02

Shanghai, China

88% AI deal score

$2,948

$1,959

Save $989

Air Astana, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, booking flights from Shymkent to Shanghai 7-13 days in advance typically offers the best prices, with an average price of $456. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made further out, reaching an average of $689 for flights booked 60+ days beforehand. Even last-minute bookings, within 0-6 days of departure, are generally more expensive, averaging around $470. This pattern suggests that waiting until closer to the departure date, but not too close, can be beneficial.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Shymkent to Shanghai is typically around $349. The median price for this route has been $455. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $571 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares at or below the $349 mark.

Across the trailing quarter, April has historically been the cheapest month to fly from Shymkent to Shanghai, with a median price of $432. February also offered relatively lower prices, with a median of $475. While March had a median price of $490, it was also observed as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route is $455.

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Shymkent to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Shymkent to Shanghai

Most itineraries for flights from Shymkent to Shanghai connect at least once, with only 9.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Shymkent to Shanghai takes approximately 17h 58m, including connections. This route is classified as a long-haul flight, covering a distance of 4747 km.

How much is a round trip from Shymkent to Shanghai

Regular price: $369 - $735

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

The regular price range for flights from Shymkent to Shanghai is between $369 and $735. The current lowest deal is $484 with Nantucket Airlines for travel from Oct 15-Oct 19.

now $484

Low $369

High $735

The cheapest time to fly from Shymkent to Shanghai

April

Cheapest

Flights from $432

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,938

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Dec

Direct flights from Shymkent to Shanghai

Nantucket Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shymkent to Shanghai

Thu, Jul 30

⌛ Last-Minute

CIT - Shanghai

Shymkent (CIT) - Shanghai (PVG)

Nantucket Airlines

$472

$485

One-way

Thu, Jul 30

⌛ Last-Minute

CIT - Shanghai

Shymkent (CIT) - Shanghai (PVG)

Nantucket Airlines

$437

$486

One-way

Thu, Jul 30

⌛ Last-Minute

CIT - Shanghai

Shymkent (CIT) - Shanghai (PVG)

Nantucket Airlines

$413

$486

One-way

Thu, Jul 30

⌛ Last-Minute

CIT - Shanghai

Shymkent (CIT) - Shanghai (PVG)

Nantucket Airlines

$417

$516

One-way

Thu, Jul 30

⌛ Last-Minute

CIT - Shanghai

Shymkent (CIT) - Shanghai (PVG)

Nantucket Airlines

$501

$538

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CIT - Shanghai

Shymkent (CIT) - Shanghai (PVG)

Nantucket Airlines

$584

$565

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 18

$543 → $506

8 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 22

$518 → $487

8 nights

Dec 31 - Jan 8

$520 → $506

15 nights

Dec 24 - Jan 8

$503 → $506

Popular Airports to fly from Shymkent to Shanghai

Shymkent - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Shymkent to Shanghai are below the typical level, with prices around $484.

📅 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

The typical flight duration from Shymkent to Shanghai is 17 hours and 58 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting from Shymkent to Shanghai.

🏆 Airline highlight

Nantucket Airlines offers direct flights

Nantucket Airlines offers direct flights on the Shymkent to Shanghai route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Deals for flights from Shymkent to Shanghai appear regularly, so check frequently.

Shymkent main airports to depart from

Shymkent International (CIT)

Cheapest

Shymkent International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Shanghai.

📍 ~10 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 option for flights from Shymkent to Shanghai.

📍 ~12 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$482

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

This major international hub offers extensive networks and excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

Shanghai, China

88% AI deal score

$2,948

$1,959

Save $989

Air Astana, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Shymkent to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Shymkent to Shanghai

Shymkent to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Shymkent to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Shymkent to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Shymkent to Shanghai

Direct flights from Shymkent to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Shymkent to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Shymkent to Shanghai

Shymkent - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Flights are typically 17h 58m long

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Nantucket Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly for this route

Shymkent main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

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Oct 03

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Aug 12

Aug 13

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Sep 13

Aug 24

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Sep 02

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How far in advance should I book a flight from Shymkent to Shanghai?

How much should a flight from Shymkent to Shanghai cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Shymkent to Shanghai?

Can I fly direct from Shymkent to Shanghai?

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

How often do cheap flights from Shymkent to Shanghai come up?

Related routes

More routes from Shymkent

Flights to Shanghai from other cities

Shymkent to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Shymkent to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Shymkent to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Shymkent to Shanghai

Direct flights from Shymkent to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Shymkent to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Shymkent to Shanghai

Shymkent - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Flights are typically 17h 58m long

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Nantucket Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly for this route

Shymkent main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Oct 03

Oct 03

Sep 13

Aug 12

Aug 13

Sep 20

Sep 13

Aug 24

Aug 24

Sep 21

Sep 26

Sep 02

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How far in advance should I book a flight from Shymkent to Shanghai?

How much should a flight from Shymkent to Shanghai cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Shymkent to Shanghai?