Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Almaty — $533

The route San Francisco — Almaty is served by many carriers — 12 in total, including China Eastern Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Aer Lingus, British Airways, Asiana Airlines, Perimeter Aviation Ltd., Swiss International Air Lines, American Airlines, Air India, and Emirates. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $533) 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.

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.

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.

In different months, ticket prices from San Francisco to Almaty vary: minimum — $515 (July 2026), maximum — $779 (June 2026). Typically, the flight costs $632–$1,381.