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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Almaty from US$548
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Almaty. The fastest way is one stop via Seoul or Beijing, about 22h 37m door to door (6 connections a week on current schedules), with fares from US$548.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 35m Cheapest in November Prices checked 13 days ago
San Francisco to Almaty at a glance
Cheapest one-wayUS$548China Eastern Airlines · 1 stop · Mon 16 NovCheapest returnUS$1,104Wed 17 Mar – Fri 19 MarFastest journey18h 35mTurkish Airlines · 1 stop
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Beijing
Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Almaty
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SFO Seoul (ICN) ALA
Leg 1: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Air Astana, Asiana Airlines, Eastar Jet
Sun03:45 SFO08:11 ICN3h 19m connection11:30 ICN14:22 ALAKorean Air + Air Astana
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SFO Frankfurt (FRA) ALA
Leg 1: Condor, Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, Lufthansa
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SFO Shanghai (PVG) ALA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, China Eastern Airlines
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SFO Istanbul (IST) ALA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, SCAT Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Cheapest dates from San Francisco to Almaty
The lowest one-way fares found recently, cheapest first. Prices change; click through for the live fare.
MUChina Eastern Airlines1 stop via PVG
Mon 16 Nov
One-way fromUS$548
British Airways3 stops via LHR, HAM, SAWMon 25 Jan
One-way fromUS$567
ITA Airways3 stops via FCO, BCN, GYDTue 17 Nov
One-way fromUS$624
Aer Lingus3 stops via DUB, BCN, GYDSun 13 Dec
One-way fromUS$647
UAUnited Airlines4 stops via ORD, EWR, BCN, GYD
Fri 11 Dec
One-way fromUS$653
TAP Air Portugal3 stops via LIS, MXP, BGY, SAWWed 4 Nov
One-way fromUS$660
Air Canada3 stops via YUL, VIE, SAWSun 30 May
One-way fromUS$774
Cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Almaty
Lowest one-way fare found for each month: November is cheapest, June the most expensive.
Good to know
- Distance
- 10,801 km6,707 miles
- Journey time
- 18h 35mfastest found
- Time difference
- +13hAlmaty vs San Francisco
- Currency in Almaty
- USD
- Airports
- SFO → ALA
Flights from San Francisco to Almaty: questions answered
How much is a flight from San Francisco to Almaty?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently is US$548 with 1 stop, departing in November. Return trips start from US$1,104. Prices change constantly, so search your dates for the live fare.
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Almaty?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Beijing and Frankfurt. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Almaty?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 35m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,801 km.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Almaty?
November has the lowest fare we found (US$548), while June is the most expensive (US$775).
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Almaty?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Beijing (PEK), Frankfurt (FRA) and Shanghai (PVG). Air Premia flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Almaty?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Almaty: Almaty International Airport (ALA).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Almaty?
Almaty is 13 hours ahead of San Francisco.
