Shanghai (PVG) to Almaty (ALA) flights
An economy award from Shanghai (PVG) to Almaty (ALA) starts at 15,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43.50. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Almaty (ALA): Air Astana and China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 2,568 miles (4,133 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 23 ways to fly it with one stop, through Yining, Urumqi and Xian and more.
How many miles PVG to ALA costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 15,500 | $43.50–360 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 28,200 | $33.50–170 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from PVG to ALA
- Air AstanaNot in an alliance
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book PVG to ALA with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
PVG to ALA with one stop
23 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Yining (YIN)China Eastern Airlines and Juneyao Airlines, then FlyArystan
FS - Via Urumqi (URC)Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 2 more, then China Southern Airlines and Air Astana
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- Via Xian (XIY)China Southern Airlines the whole way3U
+5FS - Via Hangzhou (HGH)China Eastern Airlines, then Loong AirGJ
- Via Beijing (PKX)China Southern Airlines the whole wayKN+3
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
+1 - Via Chengdu (TFU)Air China the whole way3U+4
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines, Spring Airlines and 9 more, then FlyArystan3U
+8FS - Via Ulaanbaatar (UBN)Miat - Mongolian Airlines and Spring Airlines, then Hunnu AirOMMR
- Via Seoul (ICN)Asiana Airlines and Eastar Jet the whole way+4
ZE - Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way+5
- Via Busan (PUS)Shanghai Airlines, Korean Air and 3 more, then Eastar Jet
+2ZE - Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific the whole way
+3 - Via Shymkent (CIT)SCAT Airlines the whole wayDVDVFS
- Via Krasnojarsk (KJA)Aeroflot the whole way
PVG to ALA: common questions
How many miles does PVG to ALA cost?
In economy it starts at 15,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43.50. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (28,200). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from PVG to ALA?
Air Astana and China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Almaty (ALA).
How far is Shanghai from Almaty by plane?
Shanghai (PVG) and Almaty (ALA) are 2,568 miles (4,133 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book PVG to ALA award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Shanghai and Almaty?
The most direct connections are through Yining (YIN), Urumqi (URC), Xian (XIY), Hangzhou (HGH) and Beijing (PKX). On 11 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Southern Airlines through Xian.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.