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A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Shanghai to Shymkent, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
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The Shanghai — Shymkent route is served by a wide range of airlines: 5 in total, including SCAT, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines, and Air Astana. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $258. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.
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Shanghai — Shymkent
08/31/2026
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DV462
starting at $258
Shanghai — Shymkent
09/03/2026
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DV462
starting at $258
Shanghai — Shymkent
07/26/2026
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DV462
starting at $259
Shanghai — Shymkent
08/27/2026
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DV462
starting at $259
Shanghai — Shymkent
07/23/2026
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DV462
starting at $259
Shanghai — Shymkent
08/02/2026
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DV462
starting at $262
Shanghai — Shymkent
06/29/2026
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DV462
starting at $262
Shanghai — Shymkent
08/13/2026
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DV462
starting at $264
Shanghai — Shymkent
07/05/2026
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DV462
starting at $265
Shanghai — Shymkent
09/21/2026
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DV462
starting at $265
There are most likely no direct flights on the Shanghai — Shymkent route
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Shymkent departs on 08/31/2026, is operated by SCAT and costs $258
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Shymkent departs on 06/21/2026, is operated by SCAT and costs $488
Fastest flight from Shanghai to Shymkent takes 7h 55m
There are direct flights on this route 3 days a week: Su, Mo, and Th
The distance between Shanghai and Shymkent is 4705km (2917 miles). There are 3 direct flights from Shanghai to Shymkent. The time difference between Shanghai and Shymkent is 3h. Flights from Shanghai begin at 5:55 AM. The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 6:00 AM
The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Shymkent according to data for the last 48 hours costs $258
Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to Shymkent is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Shymkent can be found flying in these months: September, July, August.
The fastest flights from Shanghai to Shymkent start from 7 hours 55 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Shymkent: SCAT
The minimum one-way ticket price from Shanghai to Shymkent is $258 (September 2026), while the maximum is $386 (November 2026). On average, a ticket costs $262–$283.
Tickets from Shanghai to Shymkent are getting more expensive each month. From June 2026 to November 2026, the increase reached 47%, with prices now at $386. It's unlikely to get cheaper than the current level.
The most significant price increase was from June 2026 to November 2026 — up 47%. The best time to fly is August 2026–September 2026, when the average price is $259. In October 2026–November 2026, tickets cost around $328.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in August 2026–September 2026 can save you up to 21% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 16.4%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.