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In different months, ticket prices from San Francisco to Almaty vary: minimum — $567 (January 2026), maximum — $820 (June 2026). Typically, the flight costs $693–$820.
A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from San Francisco to Almaty:
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The route San Francisco — Almaty is served by many carriers — 5 in total, including United Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Canada, Turkish Airlines, and Westjet. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $450) 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.
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San Francisco International (SFO) is the region’s main international gateway and a major hub for full-service carriers, so it typically handles the bulk of long-haul and premium flights while low-cost airlines may operate from here as well. The airport sits about 13 miles south of downtown San Francisco; road transfer times usually range from 20–40 minutes by car depending on traffic, while BART trains connect the airport to the city center in roughly 30–40 minutes with fares commonly in the low-to-mid single digits. Pros include extensive international connections, plentiful lounges, and on-site amenities; cons can be longer security lines and variable traffic to the city during peak hours.
The cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Almaty according to data for the last 48 hours costs $450
Often the best time to buy tickets from San Francisco to Almaty is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from San Francisco to Almaty can be found flying in these months: January, June.
The fastest flights from San Francisco to Almaty start from 1 hour in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route San Francisco — Almaty:
Fly nonstop from San Francisco to Almaty for the fastest, most convenient way to bridge the Pacific and Central Asia — fewer hassles, no long layovers, and more time to enjoy Kazakhstan’s culture and landscapes. While connecting options can sometimes be cheaper, a direct flight saves valuable travel time and delivers a more comfortable door-to-door experience, making it ideal if you want to arrive rested and ready to explore.
Almaty International Airport (ALA) is Kazakhstan’s busiest international gateway and typically functions as a full-service hub for national carrier and regional airlines, while also seeing some low-cost operators on select routes. Located about 15–20 km southeast of the city center, travel times by taxi or rideshare are usually 20–40 minutes depending on traffic; fares can commonly range from roughly $4–$12. Public buses and airport shuttles serve the city with longer journeys around 40–60 minutes at lower cost. Pros: modern terminal facilities and a wide route network make connections convenient. Cons: ground transfers can be slower in peak hours and budget options may be limited on certain routes.
The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Almaty departs on 03/11/2026, is operated by United Airlines and costs $450
The cheapest roundtrip flight from San Francisco to Almaty departs on 06/22/2026, is operated by Air Canada and costs $1,437
Fastest flight from San Francisco to Almaty takes 1d 1h
There are no direct flights on this route.
The distance between San Francisco and Almaty is 10795km (6693 miles). The time difference between San Francisco and Almaty is 13h
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