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Cheap flights from Shanghai to Almaty (PVG–ALA)

PVGShanghai Pudong International Airport
China
ALAAlmaty International Airport
Kazakhstan

Air Astana and China Eastern Airlines fly Shanghai to Almaty (PVG–ALA) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 4,130 km (2,570 mi).

From
PVG
Shanghai
To
ALA
Almaty
Nonstop
Yes · 2 airlines
Airlines
KC · MU
Cheapest fare found
CN¥1,381 one-way
Distance
4,130 km (2,570 mi)
Time difference
Almaty 3 hours behind

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Shanghai to Almaty fares by month

Cheapest one-way fare found: CN¥1,381 for December 2026 on Spring Airlines (2 stops).

  1. Oct ’26CN¥1,491
  2. Nov ’26CN¥1,441
  3. Dec ’26CN¥1,381
  4. Jan ’27CN¥1,438
  5. Feb ’27CN¥1,395
  6. Mar ’27CN¥1,791
  7. Apr ’27CN¥1,458
  8. May ’27CN¥2,890
  9. Jun ’27CN¥2,292
  10. Jul ’27CN¥2,267
  11. Aug ’27CN¥2,650
  12. Sept ’27CN¥1,506

Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.

When to fly PVG–ALA

For Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Almaty (ALA), December 2026 had the lowest fare found (CN¥1,381). Days in Almaty average 18–28 °C in May, June and September. Set your watch 3 hours back on landing at ALA.

Shanghai to Almaty: frequently asked questions

Fares: Aviasales price cache, 8 October 2026.

How much is a flight from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Almaty (ALA)?

From CN¥1,381 one-way, the cheapest fare found for December 2026 on Spring Airlines with 2 stops (found 8 October 2026).

Which airlines fly PVG–ALA direct?

Air Astana and China Eastern Airlines.

What is the cheapest month to fly PVG–ALA?

December 2026, at CN¥1,381; the dearest month found was CN¥2,890.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Almaty?

Almaty is 3 hours behind Shanghai: a PVG departure at noon is 09:00 local time in ALA.

Almaty to Shanghai: the return flight (ALA–PVG)

All 2 airlines also fly ALA–PVG nonstop.

Airlines flying PVG–ALA nonstop

AirlineUsually takes off (PVG time)TypeAllianceNotes
Air Astana KC—full-service——
China Eastern Airlines MU—full-serviceSkyTeam—

One-stop alternatives to flying PVG–ALA nonstop

One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.

  • Via Ürümqi (URC) with China Southern Airlines: 4,150 km (2,580 mi) flown, 1% further than nonstop.
  • Via Beijing (PKX) with China Southern Airlines: 4,330 km (2,690 mi) flown, 5% further than nonstop.
  • Via Beijing (PEK) with Air China: 4,370 km (2,720 mi) flown, 6% further than nonstop.
  • Via Seoul (ICN) with Asiana Airlines and Eastar Jet: 4,990 km (3,100 mi) flown, 21% further than nonstop.
  • Via Guangzhou (CAN) with China Southern Airlines: 5,190 km (3,220 mi) flown, 26% further than nonstop.

PVG–ALA route map

Great-circle distance 4,130 km (2,570 mi). Illustrative route, not an actual flight track.

More from Shanghai and Almaty

Other arrivals in Kazakhstan

Also nonstop from PVG, nearest to ALA first (straight-line distance):

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Plan your arrival at Almaty International Airport (ALA)

Departure

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Pudong (PVG), Shanghai. In our data, 87 airlines fly nonstop from PVG to 209 destinations.

View PVG airport guide →

Arrival

Almaty International Airport

Almaty (ALA), Almaty.

Weather in Almaty vs Shanghai

Almaty is warmer than Shanghai in 0 months and cooler in 11; the biggest gap is in November (8°C against 18°C). In October it averages 17°C in Almaty and 24°C in Shanghai.

Average daily high and low temperature in Almaty, °C
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Almaty1°3°10°18°23°28°31°30°25°17°8°2°
Shanghai9°11°15°21°26°29°33°33°29°24°18°11°

Average daily highs. Climate normals from Almaty and Shanghai (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.

Onward from Almaty

Places you can't fly to nonstop from PVG, but can from ALA — for a stopover or a second leg.

  • ALA → KZO Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan · 927 km
  • ALA → KOV Kokshetau, Kazakhstan · 1,240 km
  • ALA → PPK Petropavl, Kazakhstan · 1,390 km
  • ALA → NCU Nukus, Uzbekistan · 1,420 km
  • ALA → AKX Aktobe, Kazakhstan · 1,690 km
  • ALA → GUW Atyrau, Kazakhstan · 2,010 km
  • ALA → SCO Aktau, Kazakhstan · 2,080 km
  • ALA → BOM Mumbai, India · 2,730 km

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