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Cheap flights Shanghai — Shymkent

from $231 4 706 km ~6h 2m 36 flights found 6 airlines cheapest on Thursday
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $231 on 04.12.2026
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Prices found for 27 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
04 Dec 2026, Fri
China Southern Airlines CZ 5664
04:20
SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
14:30
CIT Shymkent Airport
10h 10m 3 stops
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17 Dec 2026, Thu
Spring Airlines 9C 6623
01:30
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
11:45
CIT Shymkent Airport
10h 15m 3 stops
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24 Nov 2026, Tue
SCAT DV 808
01:00
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
09:00
CIT Shymkent Airport
8h Direct
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29 Dec 2026, Tue
SCAT DV 808
01:00
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
09:00
CIT Shymkent Airport
8h Direct
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04 Dec 2026, Fri
SCAT DV 808
01:00
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
09:00
CIT Shymkent Airport
8h Direct
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13 Dec 2026, Sun
Spring Airlines 9C 6623
01:30
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
11:45
CIT Shymkent Airport
10h 15m 3 stops
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Route characteristics
Distance
4 706 km
Flight time
6h 2m
Time difference
-3h
Minimum price
from $231 (04.12.2026)
Average price
$296
Maximum price
$349
Departures per week
3
Cheapest day
Thursday
Departure airports (2)
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Arrival airports (1)
CIT Shymkent Airport
Airlines (6)
CZ China Southern Airlines 9C Spring Airlines D7 AirAsia X DV SCAT GS Tianjin Airlines MU China Eastern
Agencies (10)
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Prices by day of week
Price trend by month
Airlines — cheapest prices 6
China Southern Airlines
China Southern Airlines
10 flights · 10 days
$231
Spring Airlines
Spring Airlines
Low-cost 10 flights · 10 days
$260
AirAsia X
AirAsia X
Low-cost 5 flights · 5 days
$266
SCAT
SCAT
Low-cost 9 flights · 9 days
$273
Tianjin Airlines
Tianjin Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$321
China Eastern
China Eastern
1 flights · 1 days
$326
Where to buy tickets 10
Aviakassa
3 tickets · 3 days
from $231
Kiwi.com
10 tickets · 10 days
from $260
Flightnetwork
2 tickets · 2 days
from $266
Trip.com
3 tickets · 3 days
from $266
OneTwoTrip
1 tickets · 1 days
from $273
Авиасейлс
5 tickets · 5 days
from $275
Gotogate
1 tickets · 1 days
from $289
City.Travel
8 tickets · 8 days
from $296
Clickavia
1 tickets · 1 days
from $309
Kupi.com
2 tickets · 2 days
from $322
Airports

From — Shanghai (2)

  • PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
  • SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

To — Shymkent (1)

  • CIT Shymkent Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Shanghai — Shymkent
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Shymkent?
Approximate flight time — 6h 2m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Shanghai to Shymkent?
The straight-line distance — 4 706 km.
How much do flights from Shanghai to Shymkent cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $231 on 04.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $296. Range: $231 — $349.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Shymkent?
The difference — -3h.
From which airports does Shanghai operate flights?
From Shanghai: PVG (Shanghai Pudong International Airport), SHA (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport).
To which airports in Shymkent do flights arrive?
To Shymkent: CIT (Shymkent Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 6 airlines: China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines, AirAsia X, SCAT, Tianjin Airlines, China Eastern.
Are there direct flights?
Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $273. Total direct flights found: 3.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Thursday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Shanghai — Shymkent

Flights Shanghai — Shymkent is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 4 706 km. Flight time 6h 2m. Time difference -3h.

From Shanghai (SHA) flights depart from 2 airports: PVG, SHA. To Shymkent (CIT) — 1 arrival airport: CIT.

6 airlines operate on this route: China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines, AirAsia X, SCAT, Tianjin Airlines, China Eastern.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $231 (04.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $296, ranging from $231 to $349. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Thursday.

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