Travelling from Almaty Airport (ALA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-8, which is 13 hours behind Almaty.
Your ALA to SFO flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Almaty Airport to San Francisco International Airport. These are the top stopovers between ALA and SFO:
Dubai Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
528 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Almaty Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 956 €. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ALA to SFO, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Almaty Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
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Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
71% of flights that depart Almaty Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Almaty to Almaty Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Almaty Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to ALA:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SFO if you're taking a late Almaty Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz to explore San Francisco and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to central San Francisco has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Almaty Airport to San Francisco International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to San Francisco in March.
Book your flight from Almaty Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to explore San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ALA to SFO sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.