Flights Shanghai → Astana
As of October 2026, economy flights from Shanghai to Astana have a typical range USD 359–3277, median USD 970. Full range across all 189 offers: USD 297–5741. We analyzed 189 offers from 21 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Shanghai → Astana
Based on 189 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Shanghai → Astana
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Southern | Included | — | — |
| Air China | Included | — | — |
| VietJet Air | USD 200000 | USD 400000 | — |
| Emirates | — | Included | — |
| Qatar Airways | — | Included | — |
| Turkish Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Hahn Air Systems | Included | — | — |
| Asiana Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Hainan Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Eastar Jet | Included | — | — |
| Philippine Airlines | — | Included | — |
| China Eastern | Included | Included | — |
| Sichuan Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Malaysia Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Cathay Pacific | — | Included | — |
| Lufthansa | Included | USD 35 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Shanghai to Astana cost?
Based on 189 offers · October 2026
Shanghai to Astana flights ranged from USD 297 to USD 5741 across 189 offers analyzed in October 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 189 offers.
These 189 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 481 and USD 2202
What hidden fees do Shanghai to Astana flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Shanghai to Astana routes. The breakdown below is based on 189 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| CZ | 30 | 3% |
| CA | 30 | 3% |
| VJ | 700000 | 178253% |
| EK | 20 | 3% |
| QR | 20 | 2% |
| TK | 10 | 1% |
| H1 | 0 | 0% |
| OZ | 15 | 2% |
| HU | 30 | 2% |
| ZE | 0 | 0% |
| PR | 15 | 2% |
| MU | 30 | 1% |
| 3U | 0 | 0% |
| MH | 15 | 1% |
| CX | 50 | 1% |
| LH | 45 | 1% |
VietJet Air: base ~USD -699607 + fees USD 700000 = ~USD 393 total. Turkish Airlines: base ~USD 851 + fees USD 10 = ~USD 861 total.
VietJet Air's USD 700000 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Turkish Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 700458 base difference shrinks to USD 468 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Shanghai to Astana?
21 airlines flew Shanghai to Astana in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (China Southern), fares ranged USD 298–3109 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 China Southern | 15 | 298–3109 | 309 | 30 (10%) |
 China Southern | 20 | 367–436 | 367 | n/a |
 VietJet Air | 2 | 329–456 | 393 | 700000 (178253%) |
 Emirates | 1 | — | 404 | n/a |
 H1 | 1 | — | 502 | 0 (0%) |
 Asiana Airlines | 14 | 513–901 | 530 | 15 (3%) |
 ZE | 1 | — | 677 | 0 (0%) |
 Air China | 30 | 356–2202 | 713 | 30 (4%) |
 Emirates | 11 | 405–851 | 807 | 20 (2%) |
 Turkish Airlines | 6 | 643–965 | 861 | 10 (1%) |
 Qatar Airways | 10 | 553–1008 | 927 | 20 (2%) |
 Philippine Airlines | 1 | — | 970 | 15 (2%) |
 Hainan Airlines | 15 | 656–3471 | 1183 | 30 (3%) |
 3U | 14 | 1800–1833 | 1833 | 0 (0%) |
 Malaysia Airlines | 1 | — | 1887 | 15 (1%) |
 HO | 10 | 1358–2852 | 2028 | n/a |
 ZH | 5 | 2468–3141 | 2570 | n/a |
 China Eastern | 13 | 1400–3406 | 2777 | 30 (1%) |
 FM | 8 | 1452–3568 | 3104 | n/a |
 Cathay Pacific | 6 | 4389–4579 | 4449 | 50 (1%) |
 Lufthansa | 5 | 5078–5483 | 5096 | 45 (1%) |
Where do the best Shanghai → Astana prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Shanghai to Astana flights
- Shanghai–Astana had 189 offers analyzed. Median price: USD 970.
- VJ charges 70000.0x more in ancillary fees than TK — USD 700000 vs USD 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 1843 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 359. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Shanghai to Astana cost?
- Based on 189 offers analyzed, Shanghai to Astana flights range from USD 297 to USD 5741, with a median price of USD 970. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Shanghai to Astana flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 10396 to the base fare on Shanghai to Astana flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Shanghai to Astana including all fees?
- China Southern has the lowest median fare on Shanghai to Astana at USD 309 (median across 15 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Shanghai–Astana flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 359. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Shanghai to Astana routes?
- Shanghai to Astana has 21 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 297 to USD 5741 across 189 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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