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Cheapest round-trip
$975
Typical prices: $1,124-$1,628
Emirates
Sun 9/9Sat 9/22
JFK - NQZ • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$410
Typical prices: $686-$1,012
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Thu 10/11
JFK - NQZ • 3 stops
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Cheap Flights to Astana

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Astana

Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 21
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10:20 pm - 3:30 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-NQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl
44h 10m2 stops Milan Malpensa Dubai Intl
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4:30 am - 8:50 amNQZ  Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
37h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl
$975Emirates
Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 24
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11:00 pm - 3:30 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-NQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl
19h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl
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4:30 am - 8:50 amNQZ  Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
37h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl
$975Emirates
Mon, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 24
Emirates Logo
10:20 pm - 3:30 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-NQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl
44h 10m2 stops Milan Malpensa Dubai Intl
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4:30 am - 8:50 amNQZ  Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
37h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl
$975Emirates
Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 21
Emirates Logo
11:00 pm - 3:30 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-NQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl
19h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl
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4:30 am - 8:50 amNQZ  Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
37h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl
$975Emirates
Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 22
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:35 pm - 8:55 pmMIA  Miami-NQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl
37h 20m1 stop Istanbul
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9:30 am - 8:40 pmNQZ  Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl-MIA Miami
20h 10m1 stop Istanbul
$1,112Turkish Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 8
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8:10 pm - 1:05 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-NQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl
18h 55m1 stop Istanbul
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9:30 am - 6:15 pmNQZ  Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
18h 45m1 stop Istanbul
$1,125Turkish Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 6
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11:25 am - 1:05 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-NQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl
27h 40m1 stop Istanbul
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2:30 am - 6:15 pmNQZ  Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 45m1 stop Istanbul
$1,131Turkish Airlines
Sun, Dec 27 - Sat, Jan 9
LOT Logo
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 - 8:35 pmNQZ  Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
19h 40m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin
$1,234LOT
Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Nov 14
LOT Logo
11:35 pm - 9:35 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-NQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl
25h 00m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin
LOT Logo
10:55 am - 8:35 pmNQZ  Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
19h 40m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin
$1,235LOT
Sat, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 13
LOT Logo
5:40 pm - 8:25 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-NQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl
29h 45m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin
LOT Logo
9:45 am - 8:20 pmNQZ  Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
19h 35m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin
$1,265LOT
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Astana

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Astana to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Astana?

Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Astana at $1,301 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at $1,406.

What is 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.
  • December ($1,558) and June ($1,546) 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 $1,274 round-trip on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at $1,519.

When are flights to Astana the cheapest?

Flights to Astana are cheapest 9 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 16% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight to Astana

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on Turkish Airlines

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.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on LOT

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.

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Lufthansa

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

$410
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
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 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. 

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

    LOT 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.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Astana?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Astana are from:
    • New York, from $975 round-trip
    • Chicago, from $1,125 round-trip

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

    A good deal on a flight to Astana is around $1,124 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.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Astana?

    Last-minute fares to Astana – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 9% below the average round-trip fare of $1,331. Booking late can sometimes save money, but inventory is limited.

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, aim to book around 9 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 16% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Astana, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to land around $1,124 round-trip. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a strong deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, time your trip to Astana around January. Round-trip fares historically average $1,075 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on 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 $245 per round-trip. Evening flights to Astana average $1,274 compared to $1,519 for noon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • 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 3658 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.9Food
8.4Crew
Airline reviews

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.

6.0 GoodMichael, Aug 2026
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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.

Fly Dubai takes low cost and thrift to new depths in terms of service levels, terminal 2 is grossly inadequate for capacity and resembles a crowded buss or railway station,, the fly dubai( Emirates) flight is never on time(was 2.5 hrs delayed), and this is not an isolated experience, the flght air conditioning was turned low while we waited on the tarmac for take clearance to save fuel, should say more!!!! The depths! I only fly this airline from a compulsion, emirates code shares for connections to Muscat

They changed the flight time without telling us and were unwilling to help with rebooking because we booked through orbits/kayak

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..

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

Average at every level . Poor entertainment selection. Boarding was very poor and disorganized. Flight was late by one hour .

Spent over $20k on for business class tickets from DFW. They used a very old Boeing 777 with old Business class cabin which was unclean and stained seats. On a route they normally operate the modern Boeing 787. The cabin heat was set to hot for 11 hours. On the IST LHE route the business class experience got even worse. They operate an even older Airbus A330 where trip was falling apart, seat recline did not operate and the whole experience left us hugely disappointed. Next time we likely will shift to better quality product which stands up to their hype. Turkish need to relook at their fleet plans and not use their worst assets of perceived week markets such as Pakistan.

The flight from Houston to Chicago was delayed, causing us to miss our connecting flight to Madrid, losing our Rental Car booking in Bologna taking alternative travel routes to get to our initial destination in Pizza by the 15th. We got the notification of the delay as we were traveling the 3 1/2 hours from Corpus Christi, Texas to Houston Texas for the initial flight. The delays hauling luggage all over Milan‘s Central train station to catch trains to get to Pizza the same day resulting us arriving in Pizza at 2 AM leaving us no time to rest as there was a 9 o’clock checkout time the next morning. The first 72 hours of the trip with nothing but headache, a knee injury from the excessive walking and a delayed car rental replacement, which ended up costing significantly more.

We flew business class and it was impressive. So comfortable with delicious food and very attentive and polite staff. Will definitely fly Turkish airlines again.

To get to jet blue at JFK from any connecting flight you have to go through security again.

Amazing! One of the best kept secrets in air travel!

We fly Bussines class and we didn’t feel like it is. Out luggage didn’t arrive and we have to return again next day from our hotel to airport to get them. Still waiting. No information from Turkish airlines Very poor customer service I think booking through kayak it was wrong decision

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.

I have very bad experience with United because Vince two weeks that I did not receive my luggage yet

The crew could deploy more customer focus and not frown when asked a question. I’m speaking of one lady in particular who raised a hand in my face for me to wait whe I tried to ask a question and never came back to me. Very unprofessional and rude.

They set someone on our assigned seats and we ended up finding seats for ourselves to ensure the family sits together.

Very efficient and excellent service. Nice amenities and beautiful plane. Elevated meals. Boarding could have been more organized. We missed our connecting flight due to EU entry but Lufthansa was extremely quick to rebook us.

Aircraft had fairly roomy seats on economy. Food was good (beef dinner).

Broken seat did not recline fully, broken footrest, no air vents, no electricity for charging devices, outlets for headphones or isb did not work. Rude crew. Horrible experience. Would never fly Lufthansa again

The Discover flight from TPA to FRA was exceptionally unprofessional and incompetent in organization. First the entertainment system was completely nonfunctional for the entire plane and no competent IT support to fix. Than they could not serve any coffee or tea because they ran out of water - reflecting the exceptionally incompetent management at Discovery and most embarrassing for Lufthansa and a German airline, more like a third world country. The food was mediocre at best and minimalistic for Discover, particularly with the much higher standards at Lufthansa.

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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