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Airlines operating flights from Shanghai to Shymkent

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Shymkent, including Scat Airlines, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Scat Airlines.
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Find direct flights from Shanghai to Shymkent within the next three months. Book one-way flights from OMR 88 or return tickets from OMR 175.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 06:00
        7h 45m
        Direct
        CIT 10:45
        Shanghai - Shymkent | Fri, Dec 12 | Scat Airlines
        CIT 19:20
        6h 40m
        Direct
        PVG 05:00
        Shymkent - Shanghai | Mon, Dec 15 | Scat Airlines
        OMR 175 OMR 337
        48% OFF
        48% OFF
        OMR 337 OMR 175
      • PVG 06:00
        7h 45m
        Direct
        CIT 10:45
        Shanghai - Shymkent | Fri, Jan 16 | Scat Airlines
        CIT 19:20
        6h 40m
        Direct
        PVG 05:00
        Shymkent - Shanghai | Mon, Jan 19 | Scat Airlines
        OMR 176 OMR 337
        48% OFF
        48% OFF
        OMR 337 OMR 176
      • PVG 06:00
        7h 45m
        Direct
        CIT 10:45
        Shanghai - Shymkent | Fri, Dec 26 | Scat Airlines
        CIT 19:20
        6h 40m
        Direct
        PVG 05:00
        Shymkent - Shanghai | Thu, Jan 1 | Scat Airlines
        OMR 194 OMR 337
        43% OFF
        43% OFF
        OMR 337 OMR 194
      • PVG 06:00
        7h 45m
        Direct
        CIT 10:45
        Shanghai - Shymkent | Tue, Dec 16 | Scat Airlines
        CIT 19:20
        6h 40m
        Direct
        PVG 05:00
        Shymkent - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 18 | Scat Airlines
        OMR 194
        42% OFF
        OMR 337 OMR 194
      • PVG 06:00
        7h 45m
        Direct
        CIT 10:45
        Shanghai - Shymkent | Tue, Dec 9 | Scat Airlines
        CIT 19:20
        6h 40m
        Direct
        PVG 05:00
        Shymkent - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 11 | Scat Airlines
        OMR 195
        42% OFF
        OMR 337 OMR 195
      • PVG 06:00
        7h 45m
        Direct
        CIT 10:45
        Shanghai - Shymkent | Tue, Dec 23 | Scat Airlines
        CIT 19:20
        6h 40m
        Direct
        PVG 05:00
        Shymkent - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 25 | Scat Airlines
        OMR 195
        42% OFF
        OMR 337 OMR 195
      • PVG 06:00
        7h 45m
        Direct
        CIT 10:45
        Shanghai - Shymkent | Tue, Jan 13 | Scat Airlines
        CIT 19:20
        6h 40m
        Direct
        PVG 05:00
        Shymkent - Shanghai | Thu, Jan 15 | Scat Airlines
        OMR 198
        41% OFF
        OMR 337 OMR 198
      • SHA 12:25
        21h 35m
        2 stops
        CIT 07:00
        Shanghai - Shymkent | Sun, Jan 11 | China Southern Airlines
        CIT 19:20
        6h 40m
        Direct
        PVG 05:00
        Shymkent - Shanghai | Thu, Jan 15 | Scat Airlines
        OMR 201
        41% OFF
        OMR 337 OMR 201
      • PVG 08:10
        32h 10m
        2 stops
        CIT 13:20
        Shanghai - Shymkent | Mon, Jan 12 | China Southern Airlines
        CIT 19:20
        6h 40m
        Direct
        PVG 05:00
        Shymkent - Shanghai | Thu, Jan 15 | Scat Airlines
        OMR 201
        41% OFF
        OMR 337 OMR 201
      • SHA 11:30
        22h 30m
        2 stops
        CIT 07:00
        Shanghai - Shymkent | Sun, Jan 11 | Air China
        CIT 19:20
        6h 40m
        Direct
        PVG 05:00
        Shymkent - Shanghai | Thu, Jan 15 | Scat Airlines
        OMR 236
        30% OFF
        OMR 337 OMR 236
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CIT Invalid Date
        Shanghai - Shymkent | Thu, Dec 11 | Normal Airline
        CIT 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SHA 16:00
        Shymkent - Shanghai | Sat, Dec 13 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Shymkent are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Shanghai to Shymkent

The distance between Shanghai and Shymkent is approximately 4,713.76km. It takes around 7 hours 45 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Shymkent. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceOMR 88
Cheapest return ticket priceOMR 175
Off-season travel monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance4,713.76km
Average flight time7 hours 45 minutes
Popular airlineScat Airlines

Find the best time to fly from Shanghai to Shymkent

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Shymkent flights: Dec 28 to Jan 4 — one way flight prices from OMR 87.

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Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Shanghai to Shymkent, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Shymkent (CIT)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Scat Airlines offers one-way fares as low as OMR 88 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to CIT on Fri, Jan 2), while Scat Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from OMR 175 departing on Fri, Dec 12 and returning on Mon, Dec 15.
  • It takes about 7 hours 45 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Shymkent (CIT).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Shymkent is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Shymkent, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Jan 2, with one-way flights priced at just OMR 88.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Scat Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shymkent travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Shymkent is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Shymkent on December 26, 2025 with Scat Airlines, with prices starting at OMR 83.
  • The time difference between Shymkent and Shanghai is 3h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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