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

Flights from San Francisco to Almaty usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Almaty (ALA).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Almaty?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Almaty: • Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Almaty pass through?

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Almaty most commonly connect through: • Istanbul (IST) - 48% of one-stop connections • Dubai Intl (DXB) - 22% of one-stop connections • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 10% of one-stop connections • Incheon Intl (ICN) - 10% 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 San Francisco to Almaty?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 41% on the San Francisco to Almaty route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,076 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,808, a difference of $732. 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 San Francisco to Almaty?

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Almaty takes 0h 00m, covering 6,706 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Almaty looking right now?

One-way fares from San Francisco to Almaty are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $659, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 21h 40m, compared with 22h 05m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 22h 06m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Almaty?

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

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Almaty range from $1,110 to $1,679, with an average of $1,249 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,110 counts as a good deal.

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

China Eastern ($814) and Emirates ($1,097) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Almaty according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from San Francisco to Almaty?

Istanbul (IST) is the most popular layover for the San Francisco to Almaty route. 48% 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 San Francisco to Almaty?

Flights via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $739. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Francisco to Almaty which airport offers the shortest layover?

Dubai Intl (DXB) had the shortest average connection time for San Francisco to Almaty layovers at 692 minutes over the past 3 months.

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$814

Typical prices: $1,110-$1,679

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Typical prices: $647-$892

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November

Cheapest • 36% price drop

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Cheapest • Avg $739 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 21h 40m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Almaty

Mon, Nov 9 - Fri, Nov 13

12:00 pm - 7:35 pmSFO San Francisco-ALA Almaty

42h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

8:50 pm - 9:00 amALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

25h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$814China Eastern

Wed, Oct 14 - Fri, Oct 30

7:10 am - 7:35 pmSFO San Francisco-ALA Almaty

48h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

8:50 pm - 10:00 amALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

25h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$865China Eastern

Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 28

12:00 pm - 7:35 pmSFO San Francisco-ALA Almaty

43h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

8:50 pm - 3:21 pmALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

30h 31m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles

$892Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jan 18 - Mon, Jan 25

3:40 pm - 3:15 pmSFO San Francisco-ALA Almaty

34h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

4:15 pm - 12:50 pmALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

33h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,097Emirates

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 28

5:00 pm - 5:05 pmSFO San Francisco-ALA Almaty

36h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

6:05 pm - 2:10 pmALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

32h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,097Emirates

Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Feb 11

8:10 am - 4:15 amSFO San Francisco-ALA Almaty

32h 05m3 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Barcelona-El Prat Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

9:50 pm - 9:15 pmALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

36h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,166Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Mon, Oct 19

3:55 pm - 2:00 amSFO San Francisco-ALA Almaty

22h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:30 am - 1:35 pmALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

22h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,196Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 26

3:55 pm - 2:00 amSFO San Francisco-ALA Almaty

22h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:00 am - 1:40 pmALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

22h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,205Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Feb 11

6:45 pm - 7:50 amSFO San Francisco-ALA Almaty

25h 05m1 stop Istanbul

6:15 am - 4:30 pmALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

23h 15m1 stop Istanbul

$1,270Turkish Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Thu, Oct 22

6:45 pm - 12:40 amSFO San Francisco-ALA Almaty

41h 55m1 stop Istanbul

5:25 am - 4:40 pmALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

23h 15m1 stop Istanbul

$1,323Turkish Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from San Francisco to Almaty

Tue, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 4

12:30 am - 10:05 pmSFO San Francisco-ALA Almaty

33h 35m3 stops Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Hong Kong Intl Chengdu Tianfu Intl

8:50 pm - 9:05 amALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

24h 15m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,617Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 4

10:24 am - 1:40 amSFO San Francisco-ALA Almaty

27h 16m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl

8:50 pm - 9:05 amALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

24h 15m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,647Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 4

1:05 am - 8:40 pmSFO San Francisco-ALA Almaty

31h 35m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Beijing Capital

12:15 am - 5:55 pmALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

29h 40m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Ho Chi Minh City

$1,687Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 4

12:30 am - 10:05 pmSFO San Francisco-ALA Almaty

33h 35m3 stops Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Hong Kong Intl Chengdu Tianfu Intl

6:35 am - 11:25 amALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

40h 50m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Hong Kong Intl

$1,691Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 5

3:55 pm - 1:40 amSFO San Francisco-ALA Almaty

21h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

6:45 am - 11:15 pmALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

52h 30m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Hong Kong Intl

$1,706Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 4

12:30 am - 10:05 pmSFO San Francisco-ALA Almaty

33h 35m3 stops Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Hong Kong Intl Chengdu Tianfu Intl

8:50 pm - 8:10 pmALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

35h 20m3 stops Urumqi Hong Kong Intl Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$1,711Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 5

1:05 am - 8:40 pmSFO San Francisco-ALA Almaty

31h 35m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Beijing Capital

8:50 pm - 8:10 pmALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

35h 20m3 stops Urumqi Hong Kong Intl Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$1,723Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 4

10:50 pm - 8:10 amSFO San Francisco-ALA Almaty

21h 20m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

8:50 pm - 9:05 amALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

24h 15m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,739Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 5

4:10 pm - 3:00 pmSFO San Francisco-ALA Almaty

34h 50m3 stops Warsaw Frederic Chopin Václav Havel Prague Sharjah

8:50 pm - 8:10 pmALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

35h 20m3 stops Urumqi Hong Kong Intl Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$1,804Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 5

3:55 pm - 1:40 amSFO San Francisco-ALA Almaty

21h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

7:00 am - 4:40 pmALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

21h 40m1 stop Istanbul

$2,095Multiple Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for San Francisco to Almaty flights

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

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Almaty start at $814. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $1,110 to $1,679. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $814 on China Eastern.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Almaty?

Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Almaty, it is 14% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 44% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Low season	February
High season	May
Cheapest flight	$533

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Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Almaty?
Flights from San Francisco to Almaty usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Almaty (ALA).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Almaty?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Almaty:

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

• Istanbul (IST) - 48% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 10% 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 San Francisco to Almaty?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 41% on the San Francisco to Almaty route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,076 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,808, a difference of $732. 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 San Francisco to Almaty?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Almaty takes 0h 00m, covering 6,706 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Almaty looking right now?
One-way fares from San Francisco to Almaty are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $659, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Almaty?
Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 21h 40m, compared with 22h 05m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 22h 06m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Almaty?
Almaty is 12 hours ahead of San Francisco (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 Francisco to Almaty flight?
Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Almaty range from $1,110 to $1,679, with an average of $1,249 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,110 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Monday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Monday flights average $1,076 - about $732 less than Saturday (40% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Almaty trip for November. Fares historically average $805 round-trip in that month - typically $1,057 less than the most expensive month, which is July (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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