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

Flights from San Francisco to Astana usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl (NQZ).

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

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

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

Connecting flights from San Francisco to Astana most commonly pass through: • Istanbul (IST) - 97% of one-stop connections • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 3% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 39% on flights from San Francisco to Astana. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $1,286 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $2,082, a difference of $796. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from San Francisco to Astana?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from San Francisco to Astana. Flights with 1 layover take between 24h 03m and 28h 50m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Astana?

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 Francisco to Astana 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 $1,307 to $4,864. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 24h 03m, compared with 28h 50m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Astana?

Astana 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 Astana flight?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Astana range from $1,289 to $1,638, with an average of $1,293 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,289 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Astana typically range from $1,289 to $1,638. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,307, on Turkish Airlines.

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

Turkish Airlines ($1,307) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from San Francisco to Astana in the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from San Francisco to Astana?

Istanbul (IST) is the most popular layover for the San Francisco to Astana route. 97% 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 Astana?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $1,514. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Istanbul (IST) had the shortest average connection time for San Francisco to Astana layovers at 14h 31m over the past 3 months.

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Thu, Jan 7 - Thu, Jan 21

6:35 pm - 8:35 amSFO San Francisco-NQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl

25h 00m1 stop Istanbul

2:35 am - 4:30 pmNQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl-SFO San Francisco

26h 55m1 stop Istanbul

$1,307Turkish Airlines

Wed, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 23

7:35 pm - 8:35 amSFO San Francisco-NQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl

25h 00m1 stop Istanbul

2:35 am - 5:30 pmNQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl-SFO San Francisco

26h 55m1 stop Istanbul

$1,307Turkish Airlines

Wed, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 23

7:35 pm - 1:15 amSFO San Francisco-NQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl

41h 40m1 stop Istanbul

2:35 am - 5:30 pmNQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl-SFO San Francisco

26h 55m1 stop Istanbul

$1,308Turkish Airlines

Wed, Jan 6 - Sun, Jan 17

6:35 pm - 1:15 amSFO San Francisco-NQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl

41h 40m1 stop Istanbul

2:35 am - 4:30 pmNQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl-SFO San Francisco

26h 55m1 stop Istanbul

$1,350Turkish Airlines

Tue, Jan 5 - Wed, Jan 20

6:35 pm - 1:30 amSFO San Francisco-NQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl

41h 55m1 stop Istanbul

2:35 am - 4:30 pmNQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl-SFO San Francisco

26h 55m1 stop Istanbul

$1,355Turkish Airlines

Mon, Jan 4 - Thu, Jan 14

6:35 pm - 1:30 amSFO San Francisco-NQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl

41h 55m1 stop Istanbul

2:35 am - 4:30 pmNQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl-SFO San Francisco

26h 55m1 stop Istanbul

$1,355Turkish Airlines

Mon, Jan 4 - Wed, Jan 20

6:35 pm - 1:30 amSFO San Francisco-NQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl

41h 55m1 stop Istanbul

2:35 am - 4:30 pmNQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl-SFO San Francisco

26h 55m1 stop Istanbul

$1,355Turkish Airlines

Thu, Jan 7 - Mon, Jan 18

6:35 pm - 1:30 amSFO San Francisco-NQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl

41h 55m1 stop Istanbul

2:35 am - 4:30 pmNQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl-SFO San Francisco

26h 55m1 stop Istanbul

$1,355Turkish Airlines

Tue, Jan 5 - Tue, Jan 19

6:00 am - 9:35 amSFO San Francisco-NQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl

38h 35m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Warsaw Frederic Chopin

10:55 am - 10:08 amNQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl-SFO San Francisco

36h 13m2 stops Warsaw Frederic Chopin New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,408Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

4:00 pm - 7:40 amSFO San Francisco-NQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl

27h 40m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Almaty

10:20 pm - 12:40 pmNQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl-SFO San Francisco

27h 20m2 stops Almaty Doha Hamad Intl

$1,462Multiple Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Astana? 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 Astana departing in march.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Astana?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Astana:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from San Francisco to Astana?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from San Francisco to Astana. Flights with 1 layover take between 24h 03m and 28h 50m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Astana?
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 Astana flight?
Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Astana range from $1,289 to $1,638, with an average of $1,293 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,289 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from San Francisco to Astana 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 $1,307 to $4,864. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Astana?
Flights from San Francisco to Astana usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl (NQZ).
Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Astana pass through?
Connecting flights from San Francisco to Astana most commonly pass through:

• Istanbul (IST) - 97% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 3% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Astana?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 39% on flights from San Francisco to Astana. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $1,286 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $2,082, a difference of $796.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Astana?
Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 24h 03m, compared with 28h 50m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Astana?
Astana 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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Sunday flights average $1,286, about $796 less than Saturday fares (38% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Astana trip for August. Fares historically average $1,286 round-trip in that month - typically $660 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).

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