Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Almaty?

Flights from San Diego to Almaty usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Almaty (ALA).

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Almaty?

On the San Diego to Almaty route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 5%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $1,514 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,588: a $74 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from San Diego to Almaty?

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Almaty takes 0h 00m, covering 7,098 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego 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.

Have flight prices from San Diego to Almaty changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,215 to $5,171. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San Diego to Almaty looking right now?

One-way fares from San Diego to Almaty are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $760, which is 31% above the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between San Diego and Almaty?

Almaty is 12 hours ahead of San Diego (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 San Diego to Almaty flight?

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Almaty range from $1,514 to $1,588, with an average of $1,588 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,514 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego to Almaty?

Qatar Airways ($1,215) and Lufthansa ($1,759) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Diego to Almaty according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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$1,215

Typical prices: $1,514-$1,588

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Tue, Oct 13 - Mon, Oct 26

9:10 am - 2:00 amSAN San Diego-ALA Almaty

28h 50m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

3:00 am - 7:02 pmALA Almaty-SAN San Diego

28h 02m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,215Qatar Airways

Fri, Oct 9 - Thu, Oct 15

7:00 am - 2:00 amSAN San Diego-ALA Almaty

55h 00m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl

3:30 am - 9:35 pmALA Almaty-SAN San Diego

30h 05m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,226Qatar Airways

Sun, Oct 18 - Wed, Oct 21

8:34 pm - 2:00 amSAN San Diego-ALA Almaty

41h 26m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Doha Hamad Intl

3:30 am - 9:46 pmALA Almaty-SAN San Diego

30h 16m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,227Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 9

8:25 am - 1:40 amSAN San Diego-ALA Almaty

29h 15m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Doha Hamad Intl

3:10 am - 2:11 pmALA Almaty-SAN San Diego

47h 01m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,267Qatar Airways

Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 29

1:36 pm - 4:15 amSAN San Diego-ALA Almaty

25h 39m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Istanbul

6:15 am - 9:10 amALA Almaty-SAN San Diego

39h 55m2 stops Istanbul Denver Intl

$1,488Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 27

7:00 am - 4:15 amSAN San Diego-ALA Almaty

33h 15m3 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vienna Intl Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

3:10 pm - 1:24 pmALA Almaty-SAN San Diego

34h 14m3 stops Sharjah Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Vancouver Intl

$1,654Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Thu, Oct 15

11:19 am - 1:15 amSAN San Diego-ALA Almaty

25h 56m3 stops San Francisco Frankfurt am Main Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl

1:05 am - 6:35 pmALA Almaty-SAN San Diego

29h 30m3 stops Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl Frankfurt am Main San Francisco

$1,759Lufthansa

Fri, Oct 9 - Thu, Oct 15

2:24 pm - 4:40 amSAN San Diego-ALA Almaty

26h 16m2 stops Los Angeles Frankfurt am Main

1:05 am - 5:26 pmALA Almaty-SAN San Diego

28h 21m3 stops Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl Frankfurt am Main Los Angeles

$1,763Lufthansa

Tue, Oct 13 - Mon, Oct 26

7:00 am - 4:15 amSAN San Diego-ALA Almaty

33h 15m3 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Madrid Barajas Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

12:05 am - 5:59 pmALA Almaty-SAN San Diego

29h 54m2 stops Incheon Intl Vancouver Intl

$1,904Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 9

7:00 am - 4:15 amSAN San Diego-ALA Almaty

33h 15m3 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Lyon-Saint Exupéry Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

12:05 am - 11:44 pmALA Almaty-SAN San Diego

35h 39m3 stops Incheon Intl Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$2,059Multiple Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to Almaty?

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Almaty start at $1,215. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $1,514 to $1,588. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,215 on Qatar Airways.

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Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Almaty?
Flights from San Diego to Almaty usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Almaty (ALA).
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Almaty?
On the San Diego to Almaty route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 5%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $1,514 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,588: a $74 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How long is a flight from San Diego to Almaty?
A nonstop flight from San Diego to Almaty takes 0h 00m, covering 7,098 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego 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.
Have flight prices from San Diego to Almaty changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,215 to $5,171. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Diego to Almaty looking right now?
One-way fares from San Diego to Almaty are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $760, which is 31% above the typical average for this route.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Almaty?
Almaty is 12 hours ahead of San Diego (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 San Diego to Almaty flight?
Round-trip flights from San Diego to Almaty range from $1,514 to $1,588, with an average of $1,588 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,514 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Sunday flights average $1,514 - about $74 less than Monday (5% savings) 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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