Cheap Flights from Almaty to San Francisco Starting at $471

The route Almaty — San Francisco is served by many carriers — 12 in total, including AirAsia X, Pegasus Airlines, CanJet, Air Astana, Flydubai, Syphax Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China, IndiGo, China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $471) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.

Almaty International Airport (ALA) serves as Kazakhstan’s primary air gateway and typically functions as the country’s main international hub, handling both full-service carriers and regional airlines. Flights are often operated by Air Astana and several Russian, Middle Eastern and European carriers, while some low-cost options can also be found. The airport lies about 15–20 km southeast of central Almaty; taxi rides commonly take 20–35 minutes depending on traffic and can be moderately priced compared with European standards, while fixed-route airport buses and shared shuttles offer cheaper alternatives in roughly 30–45 minutes. Pros: modern facilities and good international connectivity; cons: busy peak periods and occasional traffic delays to the city.

San Francisco is served primarily by San Francisco International (SFO), a major international hub with strong transpacific and domestic connectivity and a full-service airline profile that typically includes legacy carriers and several international partners. SFO sits about 13 miles south of downtown San Francisco; BART trains connect the airport to the city in roughly 30–45 minutes for fares that can be around $10–$15, while taxis and rideshares usually take 25–40 minutes depending on traffic and can cost considerably more. Ground transport also includes airport shuttles and regional buses. Pros: wide range of lounges, international amenities, and frequent nonstop routes. Cons: can be busy, security lines and transfers may take longer, and fares to the city are often higher than smaller nearby airports. Oakland International (OAK) functions more as a budget- and regional-focused option across the bay, commonly used by low-cost carriers and for domestic flights. Oakland is about 19 miles east of downtown San Francisco; BART via a short bus or shuttle connection can reach downtown in roughly 35–55 minutes with lower single-ride fares than SFO depending on the route. Driving typically takes 25–45 minutes outside rush hours. Pros: generally lower base fares and easier parking; often quicker curb-to-gate times. Cons: fewer international routes, some added transfers needed to reach central San Francisco, and travel times can be affected by peak traffic on the bridges. San Jose Mineta International (SJC) is the South Bay’s airport and can be a convenient alternative for Bay Area travelers, with a mix of domestic services and some international flights and a profile that’s more mid-market than SFO. SJC lies about 45 miles south of downtown San Francisco; driving is usually 40–70 minutes depending on traffic, while public transit options involve Caltrain or buses with combined travel times that can exceed an hour; fares vary by operator. Pros: typically less crowded, shorter security lines, and easier parking. Cons: fewer nonstop transcontinental or intercontinental flights and longer transit times to central San Francisco compared with SFO or OAK.

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