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Cheapest round-trip
$933
Typical prices: $1,144-$1,624
Turkish Airlines
Wed 12/26Fri 2/9
IAH - NQZ • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$455
Typical prices: $688-$1,025
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Sun 12/9
JFK - NQZ • 3 stops
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Cheap Flights to Astana

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Astana

Sat, Dec 26 - Tue, Feb 9
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9:00 pm - 8:35 amIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-NQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl
24h 35m1 stop Istanbul
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9:40 am - 7:05 pmNQZ  Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
20h 25m1 stop Istanbul
$933Turkish Airlines
Sat, Dec 26 - Tue, Feb 9
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9:00 pm - 8:35 amIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-NQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl
24h 35m1 stop Istanbul
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2:35 am - 7:05 pmNQZ  Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
27h 30m1 stop Istanbul
$933Turkish Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Fri, Nov 20
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8:00 pm - 1:30 amBOS  Boston Logan Intl-NQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl
19h 30m1 stop Istanbul
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9:40 am - 6:05 pmNQZ  Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
18h 25m1 stop Istanbul
$949Turkish Airlines
Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15
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11:00 pm - 8:05 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-NQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl
23h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
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9:05 am - 8:15 amNQZ  Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl
$964Emirates
Sun, Nov 29 - Sun, Dec 6
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10:20 pm - 8:05 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-NQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl
23h 45m2 stops Milan Malpensa Dubai Intl
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9:05 am - 8:15 amNQZ  Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl
$964Emirates
Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15
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10:20 pm - 8:05 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-NQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl
23h 45m2 stops Milan Malpensa Dubai Intl
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9:05 am - 6:55 pmNQZ  Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
43h 50m2 stops Dubai Intl Milan Malpensa
$964Emirates
Thu, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 23
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10:35 pm - 9:35 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-NQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl
25h 00m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin
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10:55 am - 9:35 pmNQZ  Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
19h 40m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin
$1,177LOT
Sat, Jan 16 - Tue, Feb 16
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11:59 pm - 9:35 amLAX  Los Angeles-NQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl
44h 36m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Warsaw Frederic Chopin
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10:55 am - 7:20 pmNQZ  Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl-LAX Los Angeles
45h 25m2 stops Warsaw Frederic Chopin New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,482LOT
Sat, Feb 20 - Tue, Mar 2
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3:00 pm - 4:15 amLAX  Los Angeles-NQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl
24h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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11:25 am - 6:01 pmNQZ  Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl-LAX Los Angeles
43h 36m2 stops Frankfurt am Main San Francisco
$1,607Lufthansa
Mon, Feb 15 - Tue, Mar 2
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3:00 pm - 4:15 amLAX  Los Angeles-NQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl
24h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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11:25 am - 6:01 pmNQZ  Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl-LAX Los Angeles
43h 36m2 stops Frankfurt am Main San Francisco
$1,607Lufthansa
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Price, demand and travel trends for flights to Astana

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Astana?

Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Astana is the cheapest route at $933 round-trip, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Los Angeles to Astana is the most popular connection with round-trip deals from $1,482.

How much is a flight to Astana?

On average, a round-trip flight from the United States to Astana costs $1,333, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Round-trip fares from New York average $1,195, while Denver runs a bit higher at $1,209.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Astana?

Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Astana at $1,300 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Wednesday is the most expensive at $1,414.

What’s the cheapest month to fly to Astana?

•January is the cheapest month to fly to Astana with an average price of $1,075 round-trip.
•June ($1,546) and December ($1,480) are the most expensive.

Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Astana?

Night flights to Astana are the cheapest at $1,290 round-trip on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at $1,545.

What is a good deal for flights to Astana?

Flights under $1,144 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found round-trip flights to Astana at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Denver $754
•New York $1,053
•Dallas/Fort Worth Airport $1,079.

When are flights to Astana the cheapest?

Flights to Astana are cheapest 15 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 17% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight to Astana

 
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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

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Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Ramsey Qubein

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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Jessica Macdonald

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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

Key details for flights to Astana

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$455
Beat the crowds with an average 54% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 74% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Astana

When to book flights to Astana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Astana based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Astana, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Astana is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Astana is around $1,144 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Astana?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Astana are from Houston, starting at $933 round-trip, and from New York, starting at $964 round-trip.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Astana?

    Last-minute fares to Astana (booked within 2 weeks of departure) are typically 9% lower than the average round-trip fare of $1,333. Booking late can sometimes save money, but availability is limited.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Astana?

    United Airlines operates the most flights from the United States to Astana at 0 per week, while Turkish Airlines is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to Astana. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.

  • How do I get to downtown Nur-Sultan (Astana) from Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)?

    Public buses (routes 10, 12, and 100) offer regular connections from Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to the city center. The journey time is around 30 minutes. Taxis are available outside the Arrivals Hall. You’ll also find several car rental agencies on site.

  • Which airlines have Business Class flights to Nur-Sultan (Astana)?

    For Business Class flights to Nur-Sultan (Astana), consider booking Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Emirates, and Lufthansa, which offer this travel option on their connecting flights. You’ll enjoy access to specific lounges, comfortable seating, in-flight entertainment, priority services, premium dining on board, and a special baggage allowance.

  • Which airlines have eco-friendly flights to Nur-Sultan (Astana)?

    If you’re into sustainable travel, you can book with Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, and United Airlines, which have flights with reduced carbon emissions. These airlines have implemented several sustainable practices in their regular operations, including using sustainable aviation fuel to lower greenhouse gas emissions.

  • Which other cities can I fly to from Nur-Sultan (Astana)?

    Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) serves flights to various local and international destinations. If you wish to extend your trip from Nur-Sultan (Astana), you can fly to domestic destinations like Aktau, Atyrau, Almaty, Karaganda, Uralsk, and Shymkent or international destinations like Beijing, London, Frankfurt, Paris, Istanbul, Baku, Seoul, Moscow, and Dubai. 

Your guide to booking Astana flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Astana, book around 15 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 17% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Astana, a good round-trip fare is around $1,144. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Astana in January. Round-trip fares historically average $1,075, making January the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat-selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to $255 per round-trip. Evening flights to Astana average $1,290 compared to $1,545 for noon flights.
  • Popular layover cities for one-stop flights to Nur-Sultan (Astana) from different departures airports in the U.S. include Istanbul (IST), Frankfurt (FRA), Dubai (DXB), and Tashkent (TAS). The layover city depends on the airline. Most airlines or national carriers have a layover in their hubs or major cities in their countries.
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the best departure airport for flights to Nur-Sultan (Astana) from west coast. The flight route is served by several airlines with one or more stops. Turkish Airlines operates regular one-stop flights from LAX. You’ll find flights with two or more connections departing from Portland International Airport (PDX).
  • Turkish Airlines offers special meals for passengers with special dietary needs on its regular one-stop flights to Nur-Sultan (Astana). Special meal options provided by Turkish Airlines include diabetic, kosher, gluten-free, halal, Hindu, low-calorie, lactose-free, low-sodium, and infant meals. Make your meal request in advance for availability.
  • United Airlines has no maximum carry-on weight limit on its connecting flights to Nur-Sultan (Astana). However, your cabin bag shouldn’t be bigger than 9 in x 14 in x 22 in (23 cm x 35 cm x 56 cm) and easily fit in the overhead bin. Your personal item shouldn’t exceed 9 in x 10 in x 17 in (22 cm x 25 cm x 43 cm) and fit under the seat in front of you.
  • If you plan to travel with your pet on your flight to Nur-Sultan (Astana), consider booking Turkish Airlines, which allows pets in the cabin. Only small dogs, cats, or birds are allowed in the cabin. They must be in a special carrier, and the combined weight of the pet and carrier shouldn’t be more than 17.6 pounds. Your pet carrier shouldn’t be bigger than 9 in x 12 in x 15 in (23 x 30 x 40 cm).

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying to Astana

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Astana? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3682 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.4Crew
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
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We never fly any other atrline if Emirate flights are available. In all aspects we rank it the best.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sep 2026
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We never fly any other atrline if Emirate flights are available. In all aspects we rank it the best.

Service was great. Food was perfect. My mom needed a wheelchair and I was worried that I will miss the connecting flight. Emirates ground staff and wheelchair staff ensured we get to our gate on time.

Although lauded as a superior carrier, I found nothing out of the ordinary about the flight. Even in the AirBus 380, there wasn't much space in economy - especially when the seat in front was reclined. Admittedly, the toilet was more spacious than I've ever seen on an airplane, but the ill-fitting divider between the cubicles left a visible slit that was quite disconcerting. The crew were ok, but they were clearly "just doing their job." There was little enthusiasm - although given the number of the passengers, I'm not surprised they were jaded. I'd fly Emirates again, but I don't hold them above other carriers.

Boarding in New York was smooth and well organized. However, the boarding process in Dubai was less convenient. Passengers were asked to board an hour before departure, but after that we had to wait in another area that did not have enough seating capacity. To make matters worse, the flight was officially delayed by an hour, followed by an additional 45-minute delay while on the aircraft. The food was excellent and exceeded expectations. Seating comfort was decent for Economy Class, and considering the fare category, I have no major complaints. The entertainment system was outstanding. Being able to watch a FIFA match live during the flight was a completely new and enjoyable experience for me, making the journey much more engaging.

The flight was literally cancelled by emirates and you sent me to a scammer website of Underpricer.com for the tickets who still has not provided a refund for one ticket. Kayak has gone seriously downhill. If you are going to redirect people to a site then ensure they are reputable and not untrustworthy scammers. Am never using kayak again after this experience. And update your algorithm or whatever so you don’t send out auto emails checking on flight experience of cancelled flights due a literal WAR!! also I have complained about underpricer and nothing from kayak. So disappointing

Difficult to find some food option for gluten and dairy allergy. May be a fruit salad would be better

What a great trip . From check in to the upgrade we received a big shout out to Cleverson who was able to help us navigate the whole process super patient and was just one of the best customer service experiences we received in a very long time . The amazing staff on the flight who went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable amazing food and service if you have te opportunity to upgrade it's a must and well worth it.

I love to travel again and again in Emirates. Keep up the good work.

Very good from the beginning to the end. Amazing experience

I liked the newer aircraft CRJ-550 since it had WIFI and the seats are more spacious.

Food seats were good Flight was delayed for over an hour, missed connecting flight, lot automatically rescheduled us to a new flight which was good but lost approximately 4 hours. Not a good way to start a vacation.

Stuck on a plane for 6 hours due to a technical or mechanical issue.

Boarding was a madhouse. Airport staff was completely disinterested in communicating about the delays. Never again.

The seats are very narrow. Communication regarding bids for better seating could be better

During the flight, the fleas biting me in the plane.

The crew and flight were amazing . However , my bag’s locker got broken and no refund provided . Everything else was amazing except this bad incident that ruined my experience

The seats are small and the movie selection was disappointing. However, the food was excellent and the cabin crew was attentive and kind.

Plane is super outdated, seats not that comfortable for business class. Lounge also out dated. They need to catch up to 2024. Don’t think I’d ever fly again.

Aircraft was new. Food so so, especially vegetarian was very disappointing.

Boeng Dreamliner has so tiny seats, so even medium and smaller size people have not enough room to fill comfortable..

Excellent overall. Boarding was a mess. Queue up too early, takes too long for them to start boarding but they want everyone to queue up and wait and wait.

When getting to our seats a blanket, headphones and pillow where there already. The food was very good and plentiful. I liked when they came around w/hot towels to freshen up with. Slippers, socks and an eye mask was a nice surprise. My husband and I have mobility issues and the transporters were absolutely wonderful and helpful w/the wheelchairs at each stop. Getting from one gate to the next they were a blessing.

The taxi drivers are very rude. Didn’t wait. They said you come in 5minutes or I leave. Did not leave any messages on front desk and they left. We have to hire new cabs in turkey.

Everything was good except for the seating arrangements. We could not get seats to be seated together with my wife. We’re unfortunately.

My first time in business class The in flt staff was outstanding in every aspect of service, the food was amazing, the business seat space made the 11 hour journey easy peazy

It was good, but always can be better. The airplane was old.

I always travel on Turkish Airlines but seriously I am I am considering to change because this is not the first time that the flight attendant are rude and they dont help. I asked for cold water with ice 5 times and I got water with no ice and this is not the first time to ask for something and you dont get it. Also I noticed this behavior only towards people who are not turkish.

There were not enough extra leg room options to purchase. Also the seat Infront of mine was broken and the gentleman literally laid back into my lap for the whole trip. This was the most uncomfortable trip I have ever been on

A lot of things can be done to improve in flight experience

This is really the rating of two flights. JFK to IST then IST to NQZ. New York to Istanbul was good. Good crew and all positives. The flight to Astana was so bad that brought it all down. Crew was nonexistent above the minimum, seats were cramped, and it was hot on the plane. Turkish Airlines seems to be slipping down to US based carriers level.

The new buisness class pods are 100% worth it. Loved it.

Pretty bad. No welcome drink (the Lufthansa signature drink they advertised but did not serve). No 2 round of beverages. No coffee to end your meal. No snack before landing on an overseas flight. Mediocre everything and unattentive staff. Munich and Frankfurt as connecting flight airports are terribly big (20 min walk for transfer!) and confusing. Will not fly again.

My premium economy experience did not live up to my minimum expectations. I've taken this flight twice in the last three weeks, and each experience was the same. The premium economy seat was worn and extremely difficult to recline. It took two people to return it to its takeoff and landing position. The food was OK, but for the premium that a premium economy seat cost, I expect a satisfying meal. Years ago, I looked forward to the experience of flying transatlantic on Lufthansa (I especially enjoy the hot towel before the meal), but this is not been my experience recently. I'm not going to use Lufthansa again.

If was mostly my own fault. I booked and paid for a window seat. That was a mistake for a long flight. It was hard to get up and use the bathroom. The entertainment system seemed primitive for a modern aircraft.

It was a safe and smooth flight. Members of the crew at the second level, business could have been more polite and engaging.

Our seats were not together - one on upstairs business class, the other nicer downstairs business class. Terrible!! A very nice agent worked hard with other passengers & got us upstairs together. Not ideal experience. Check in agent should have caught that! Asked about upgrade to first class for additional $2500 each. Refused upgrade saying we upgraded once already. We booked on business class to begin with so we’re NOT happy!!

Old planes and rude crew. They need a make over and better staff training. Even business class crew was rude and the hospitality was non existent.

Online check in was awesome and so smooth! It was our first time using it. I got to choose seats for free and I paid for our extra bag so easily. Then check in at the airport was a breeze!

Departure was delayed by 2 hours and passengers were sitting on the plane.

Just lucky: After realizing I was on "standby" b/c of a technical seat problem, someone volunteered to go Premium Economy, & I got to keep my Business seat. Found broken headphones, and they replaced them immediately! Excellent food and beverage service. Although we went to ALM first on our way to NQZ, it meant Business class was almost empty for the last 1.5 hours of flight- heavenly!

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