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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International Airport to Almaty Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 1.058 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Almaty.873 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Almaty on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 873 €, select.
Almaty.874 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Almaty on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 874 €, select.
Almaty.876 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Almaty on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 876 €, select.
Almaty.971 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Almaty on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 971 €, select.
Almaty.1.015 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Fri, 16 Oct.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Almaty on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.015 €, select.
Almaty.1.058 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Almaty on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.058 €, select.
Almaty.1.118 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Thu, 27 Aug.Return flight with Condor and Thai AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia X, departs from Almaty on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.118 €, select.
Almaty.1.161 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Jan, returning Sun, 14 Feb.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Almaty on Sun, 14 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.161 €, select.
Almaty.1.162 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Apr, returning Sat, 8 May.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 4 Apr, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Almaty on Sat, 8 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.162 €, select.
Almaty.1.163 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 May, returning Sat, 8 May.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 1 May, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Almaty on Sat, 8 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.163 €, select.
Almaty.4.417 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul, returning Fri, 31 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Almaty on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 4.417 €, select.
Almaty.5.229 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Nov, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Almaty on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 5.229 €, select.
Almaty.6.860 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 May, returning Sun, 13 Jun.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 29 May, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Almaty on Sun, 13 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 6.860 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Almaty

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Almaty flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jul
from 4.417 €
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from 1.058 €
Sep
from 876 €
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from 873 €
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San Francisco International to Almaty: Alternative routes

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San Francisco to Almaty: Flight information

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Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Almaty: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Almaty is 873 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Francisco International to Almaty. But we found flights with one or more stops from 873 €.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from San Francisco International to Almaty.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Almaty is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Almaty Airport on Wednesday, 14 October 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Francisco International Airport and Almaty Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Almaty but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Almaty is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Turkish Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Almaty.

Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Almaty is UTC+5, which is 13 hours ahead of San Francisco.

  • Leave plenty of time to catch your SFO to ALA flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.

  • If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Almaty Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SFO and ALA:

    • Istanbul Airport

    • Dubai Airport

    • Frankfurt am Main Airport

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • Of the departures from San Francisco International Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.

  • San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a trip time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.

  • Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near SFO. Whether you're taking an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Almaty Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:

Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)

  • Reserve a hotel near ALA if you're on a late San Francisco International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:

  • Grab a Almaty Airport rental car and discover Almaty and beyond with your own wheels. AmiGo!, Hertz and Vladex are popular outlets you can book with here.

  • Reserving your ride from Almaty Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty

  • Almaty Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Almaty. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.

When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Almaty Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Almaty in March.

  • Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Almaty Airport for July if you'd like to go to Almaty during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to ALA sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

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