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) - 46% of one-stop connections • Dubai Intl (DXB) - 25% of one-stop connections • Incheon Intl (ICN) - 11% of one-stop connections • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 9% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from San Francisco to Almaty. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,153 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,808, a difference of $655. 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?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from San Francisco to Almaty. Flights with 1 layover take between 21h 33m and 33h 51m in total, depending on the connection.

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 higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,157, which is 43% above 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 33m, compared with 22h 05m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 22h 19m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW).

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Almaty?

Almaty is 13 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 $1,147 to $1,690, with an average of $1,319 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,147 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Almaty typically range from $1,147 to $1,690. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,004, on China Eastern.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Almaty. It’s 13% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 37% higher.

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

China Eastern ($1,004) and Emirates ($1,078) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Almaty according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s 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. 46% 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 $754. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) had the shortest average connection time for San Francisco to Almaty layovers at 11h 44m over the past 3 months.

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Wed, Jan 13 - Fri, Feb 12

7:00 am - 7:35 pmSFO San Francisco-ALA Almaty

47h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

8:50 pm - 7:21 pmALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

35h 31m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles

$1,004China Eastern

Wed, Jan 13 - Wed, Feb 10

7:00 am - 7:35 pmSFO San Francisco-ALA Almaty

47h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

8:50 pm - 2:16 pmALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

30h 26m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles

$1,004China Eastern

Wed, Jan 13 - Wed, Feb 10

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

34h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

4:15 pm - 1:35 pmALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

34h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,078Emirates

Wed, Jan 13 - Fri, Feb 12

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

34h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

4:15 pm - 1:35 pmALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

34h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,078Emirates

Tue, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 15

3:35 pm - 1:30 amSFO San Francisco-ALA Almaty

20h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:00 am - 12:40 pmALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

22h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,100Qatar Airways

Mon, May 3 - Sun, May 9

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

$1,110Qatar Airways

Tue, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 15

3:35 pm - 3:10 pmSFO San Francisco-ALA Almaty

34h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

3:00 am - 12:40 pmALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

22h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,208Multiple Airlines

Tue, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 16

8:25 am - 4:40 amSFO San Francisco-ALA Almaty

31h 15m3 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Madrid Barajas Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

9:50 pm - 9:45 amALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

24h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,276Multiple Airlines

Sun, May 2 - Tue, May 11

6:50 pm - 3:30 amSFO San Francisco-ALA Almaty

20h 40m1 stop Istanbul

5:30 am - 4:55 pmALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

23h 25m1 stop Istanbul

$1,277Turkish Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 7

6:35 pm - 8:45 amSFO San Francisco-ALA Almaty

25h 10m1 stop Istanbul

2:30 am - 4:30 pmALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

27h 00m1 stop Istanbul

$1,286Turkish Airlines

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Mon, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 22

3:50 pm - 1:30 amSFO San Francisco-ALA Almaty

44h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:00 am - 1:30 pmALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

23h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,245Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 23

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

42h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

8:50 pm - 2:57 pmALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

31h 07m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles

$1,251Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 23

4:35 pm - 4:25 pmSFO San Francisco-ALA Almaty

34h 50m3 stops Lisbon Humberto Delgado Milan Malpensa Tashkent Vostochny

11:05 pm - 7:45 pmALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

33h 40m3 stops Chengdu Tianfu Intl Hong Kong Intl Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

$1,508Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 23

3:50 pm - 1:30 amSFO San Francisco-ALA Almaty

44h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

11:15 pm - 4:06 pmALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

29h 51m3 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Vancouver Intl

$1,514Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Fri, Dec 4

12:00 pm - 1:30 amSFO San Francisco-ALA Almaty

48h 30m2 stops Los Angeles Doha Hamad Intl

3:00 am - 12:40 pmALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

22h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$6,613Qatar Airways

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6:20 pm - 1:30 amSFO San Francisco-ALA Almaty

66h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Doha Hamad Intl

3:00 am - 12:40 pmALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

22h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$6,629Qatar Airways

Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Dec 2

6:35 pm - 4:15 amSFO San Francisco-ALA Almaty

20h 40m1 stop Istanbul

2:30 am - 4:30 pmALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

27h 00m1 stop Istanbul

$7,162Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Fri, Dec 4

6:35 pm - 4:15 amSFO San Francisco-ALA Almaty

20h 40m1 stop Istanbul

5:00 pm - 4:30 pmALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

36h 30m1 stop Istanbul

$7,712Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Dec 3

11:59 pm - 3:15 pmSFO San Francisco-ALA Almaty

50h 16m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Dubai Intl

5:10 am - 1:35 pmALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

45h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

$7,848Emirates

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 29

11:59 pm - 3:15 pmSFO San Francisco-ALA Almaty

50h 16m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Dubai Intl

4:15 pm - 1:35 pmALA Almaty-SFO San Francisco

34h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

$9,064Emirates

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Almaty? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Almaty departing in january.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Almaty?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Almaty. It’s 13% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 37% higher.

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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
How long is a flight from San Francisco to Almaty?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from San Francisco to Almaty. Flights with 1 layover take between 21h 33m and 33h 51m in total, depending on the connection.
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 much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Almaty flight?
Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Almaty range from $1,147 to $1,690, with an average of $1,319 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,147 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from San Francisco to Almaty looking right now?
One-way fares from San Francisco to Almaty are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,157, which is 43% above the typical average for this route.
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).
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) - 46% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 9% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Almaty?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from San Francisco to Almaty. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,153 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,808, a difference of $655.

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 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 33m, compared with 22h 05m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 22h 19m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Almaty?
Almaty is 13 hours ahead of San Francisco (Alma-Ata Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Monday flights average $1,153, about $655 less than Saturday fares (36% 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 $1,574 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
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