Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Almaty?

Flights from Los Angeles to Almaty usually depart from Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Almaty (ALA).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Almaty?

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Almaty: • Economy Class • Premium Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Almaty pass through?

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Almaty most commonly connect through: • Istanbul (IST) - 44% of one-stop connections • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 23% of one-stop connections • Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 14% of one-stop connections • Dubai Intl (DXB) - 9% of one-stop connections Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Almaty?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Los Angeles to Almaty route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,070 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,322, a difference of $252. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Almaty?

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Almaty takes 0h 00m, covering 7,003 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Almaty?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Almaty looking right now?

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Almaty are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $666, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Los Angeles to Almaty?

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 20h 57m, compared with 22h 19m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) and 22h 30m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Almaty?

Almaty is 12 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Alma-Ata Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Almaty flight?

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Almaty range from $1,014 to $1,370, with an average of $1,135 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,014 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Los Angeles to Almaty?

China Eastern ($755) and Qatar Airways ($1,055) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Almaty according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Almaty?

Istanbul (IST) is the most popular layover for the Los Angeles to Almaty route. 44% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via IST.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Almaty?

Flights via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $811. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Los Angeles to Almaty which airport offers the shortest layover?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) had the shortest average connection time for Los Angeles to Almaty layovers at 685 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to Almaty

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16

11:30 am - 7:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-ALA Almaty

43h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

8:50 pm - 9:05 amALA Almaty-LAX Los Angeles

25h 15m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$755China Eastern

Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 16

11:30 am - 7:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-ALA Almaty

43h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

8:50 pm - 9:05 amALA Almaty-LAX Los Angeles

25h 15m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$855China Eastern

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16

11:30 am - 7:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-ALA Almaty

43h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

10:05 am - 9:05 amALA Almaty-LAX Los Angeles

36h 00m2 stops Tashkent Vostochny Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,052Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 16

3:10 pm - 1:30 amLAX Los Angeles-ALA Almaty

21h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:00 am - 12:50 pmALA Almaty-LAX Los Angeles

22h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,055Qatar Airways

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 16

3:10 pm - 1:30 amLAX Los Angeles-ALA Almaty

21h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:00 am - 12:50 pmALA Almaty-LAX Los Angeles

22h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,055Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Jan 19

1:25 pm - 7:50 amLAX Los Angeles-ALA Almaty

30h 25m1 stop Istanbul

6:15 am - 4:35 pmALA Almaty-LAX Los Angeles

23h 20m1 stop Istanbul

$1,066Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 22 - Wed, Nov 25

12:45 pm - 8:45 amLAX Los Angeles-ALA Almaty

31h 00m1 stop Istanbul

2:40 am - 4:35 pmALA Almaty-LAX Los Angeles

26h 55m1 stop Istanbul

$1,079Turkish Airlines

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12:30 pm - 7:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-ALA Almaty

43h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

3:00 am - 9:48 pmALA Almaty-LAX Los Angeles

31h 48m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Philadelphia

$1,120Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 21

4:40 pm - 4:05 amLAX Los Angeles-ALA Almaty

23h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

6:05 pm - 2:15 pmALA Almaty-LAX Los Angeles

32h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,180Emirates

Sun, Oct 11 - Wed, Oct 28

4:40 pm - 2:45 amLAX Los Angeles-ALA Almaty

22h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

4:15 pm - 1:50 pmALA Almaty-LAX Los Angeles

33h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,180Emirates

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Thu, Aug 27 - Sat, Sep 5

8:00 am - 1:40 amLAX Los Angeles-ALA Almaty

29h 40m2 stops Miami Doha Hamad Intl

3:10 am - 9:21 pmALA Almaty-LAX Los Angeles

30h 11m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Miami

$1,181Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 7

4:20 pm - 1:40 amLAX Los Angeles-ALA Almaty

45h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:10 am - 10:00 pmALA Almaty-LAX Los Angeles

30h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,290Qatar Airways

Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Sep 6

4:40 pm - 4:40 amLAX Los Angeles-ALA Almaty

24h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

6:05 pm - 2:25 pmALA Almaty-LAX Los Angeles

32h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,296Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 8

4:40 pm - 4:45 amLAX Los Angeles-ALA Almaty

24h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

5:05 am - 2:25 pmALA Almaty-LAX Los Angeles

45h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,296Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 8

12:30 pm - 8:05 amLAX Los Angeles-ALA Almaty

31h 35m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Urumqi

9:35 am - 10:05 amALA Almaty-LAX Los Angeles

36h 30m2 stops Urumqi Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,314Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Sep 6

10:40 am - 8:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-ALA Almaty

22h 10m1 stop Incheon Intl

10:10 pm - 7:50 amALA Almaty-LAX Los Angeles

21h 40m1 stop Incheon Intl

$1,326Asiana Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Sat, Sep 5

4:20 pm - 1:40 amLAX Los Angeles-ALA Almaty

45h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:10 am - 10:00 pmALA Almaty-LAX Los Angeles

30h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,334Qatar Airways

Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Sep 6

1:30 pm - 4:40 amLAX Los Angeles-ALA Almaty

27h 10m2 stops San Francisco Dubai Intl

6:05 pm - 2:25 pmALA Almaty-LAX Los Angeles

32h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,450Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Sat, Sep 5

8:00 am - 1:40 amLAX Los Angeles-ALA Almaty

29h 40m2 stops Miami Doha Hamad Intl

3:10 am - 9:21 pmALA Almaty-LAX Los Angeles

30h 11m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Miami

$1,558Multiple Airlines

Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Aug 30

1:25 pm - 3:25 amLAX Los Angeles-ALA Almaty

26h 00m1 stop Istanbul

5:25 am - 6:15 pmALA Almaty-LAX Los Angeles

24h 50m1 stop Istanbul

$1,918Turkish Airlines

Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Los Angeles to Almaty flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Almaty?

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Almaty start at $755. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $1,014 to $1,370. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $755 on China Eastern.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Almaty?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Almaty, it is 6% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 16% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Almaty?

April is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Almaty at $855 round-trip.
June ($1,660) and July ($1,498) are the most expensive months.
The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 94% on average.

This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Almaty?
Flights from Los Angeles to Almaty usually depart from Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Almaty (ALA).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Almaty?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Almaty:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Almaty pass through?
One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Almaty most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 9% of one-stop connections

Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Almaty?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Los Angeles to Almaty route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,070 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,322, a difference of $252. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Almaty?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Almaty takes 0h 00m, covering 7,003 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Almaty?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Almaty looking right now?
One-way fares from Los Angeles to Almaty are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $666, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Los Angeles to Almaty?
Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 20h 57m, compared with 22h 19m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) and 22h 30m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Almaty?
Almaty is 12 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Alma-Ata Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Almaty flight?
Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Almaty range from $1,014 to $1,370, with an average of $1,135 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,014 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $1,070 - about $252 less than Monday (19% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Los Angeles to Almaty trip for April. Fares historically average $855 round-trip in that month - typically $805 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Almaty Airport.
- Aksunkar Hotel

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