Almaty

$988+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Almaty (ALA)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ALA
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Almaty are usually found in January or April, booked 15 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Almaty

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$988
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,071
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Almaty flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Almaty flights.
From San Francisco to Almaty
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($304 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Almaty
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Almaty. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/203:55 pmSFO - ALA
1 stop27h 55mQatar Airways
Tue 5/68:55 amALA - SFO
1 stop40h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/26$999
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/22:40 pmSFO - ALA
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/53:15 amALA - SFO
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,149
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/22:40 pmSFO - ALA
1 stop20h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/53:15 amALA - SFO
2 stops34h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,159
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/212:40 pmSFO - ALA
1 stop31h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sun 4/65:35 amALA - SFO
1 stop41h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,225
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1111:30 pmSFO - ALA
1 stop33h 20mAsiana Airlines
Sat 5/2412:05 amALA - SFO
1 stop27h 25mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,300
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/76:45 pmSFO - ALA
2 stops41h 00mIndiGo
Wed 8/1312:50 amALA - SFO
2 stops27h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 3/26$1,427
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/75:05 pmSFO - ALA
1 stop23h 00mEmirates
Wed 8/133:45 amALA - SFO
1 stop22h 15mEmirates
Deal found 3/25$1,439
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2012:55 pmSFO - ALA
3 stops24h 20mLufthansa
Mon 5/53:15 amALA - SFO
2 stops26h 11mLufthansa
Deal found 3/26$1,531
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/312:20 amSFO - ALA
2 stops39h 35mCathay Pacific
Sat 4/1910:10 amALA - SFO
2 stops37h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/27$2,748
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/112:35 amSFO - ALA
2 stops56h 35mChina Southern
Sun 4/68:50 pmALA - SFO
2 stops35h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 3/26$3,133

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Almaty that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Almaty that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Fly to

Almaty

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoAlmaty

SFO - ALA

SFOALA

San Francisco

Sun 4/20

3:55 pm-7:50 am

1 stop27h 55m

Almaty

Tue 5/6

8:55 am-1:35 pm

1 stop40h 40m

$999

San FranciscoAlmaty

SFO - ALA

SFOALA

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

11:30 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop33h 20m

Almaty

Sun 5/25

10:10 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$1,225

San FranciscoAlmaty

SFO - ALA

SFOALA

San Francisco

Sun 4/20

3:55 pm-2:00 am

1 stop22h 05m

Almaty

Mon 5/5

3:45 am-2:00 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$1,253

San FranciscoAlmaty

SFO - ALA

SFOALA

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

6:45 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops41h 00m

Almaty

Wed 8/13

12:50 am-4:40 pm

2 stops27h 50m

$1,427

San FranciscoAlmaty

SFO - ALA

SFOALA

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

5:05 pm-4:05 am

1 stop23h 00m

Almaty

Wed 8/13

3:45 am-2:00 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$1,439

San FranciscoAlmaty

SFO - ALA

SFOALA

San Francisco

Sun 4/20

12:55 pm-1:15 am

3 stops24h 20m

Almaty

Mon 5/5

3:15 am-5:26 pm

2 stops26h 11m

$1,531

San FranciscoAlmaty

SFO - ALA

SFOALA

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

2:40 pm-1:15 am

2 stops22h 35m

Almaty

Sat 5/17

3:15 am-6:40 pm

2 stops27h 25m

$1,574

San FranciscoAlmaty

SFO - ALA

SFOALA

San Francisco

Sun 7/6

12:05 am-4:00 am

2 stops39h 55m

Almaty

Wed 8/13

12:15 am-5:50 pm

2 stops29h 35m

$11,112

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Deals found on 3/26

Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Almaty

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Almaty in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Almaty flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Almaty flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Almaty flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Almaty flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Almaty flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Almaty

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Almaty?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Almaty. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Booking 15 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Almaty. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Almaty?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Almaty (average of $1,008). Flying from San Francisco to Almaty in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,502). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to ALA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Almaty. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 34% on flights from San Francisco to Almaty by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Rainfall in Almaty by month

Plan your trip to Almaty by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Almaty ranges from 0.8 - 3.5 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Almaty when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Almaty by month

Plan your trip to Almaty by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Almaty, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Almaty

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Almaty. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Almaty. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Asiana Airlines, Emirates and Cathay Pacific from San Francisco to Almaty have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Almaty round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Almaty round-trip from $988. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Asiana Airlines, from $1,307, and IndiGo, from $1,427. These flights start at 17% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Almaty that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Almaty flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Almaty?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Almaty.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Almaty?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Almaty by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Almaty?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Almaty (average of $1,008). Flying from San Francisco to Almaty in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,502). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from San Francisco to Almaty

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Almaty. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$919Average$1,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$969Average$1,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
EmiratesCheapest$971Average$1,154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,488Average$1,717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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