Almaty

$455+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Almaty (ALA)

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SFO — ALA
Feb 20 — Feb 271
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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 January 21, 2026.

This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 China Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/212:00 pm
SFO
-
ALA
1 stop42h 35m
China Eastern
Fri 3/68:50 pm
ALA
-
SFO
2 stops34h 06m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/20$976
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 2/183:40 pm
SFO
-
ALA
1 stop23h 30m
Emirates
Tue 2/245:10 am
ALA
-
SFO
1 stop44h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 1/20$1,062
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/163:40 pm
SFO
-
ALA
1 stop23h 30m
Emirates
Fri 2/275:10 am
ALA
-
SFO
1 stop44h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 1/21$1,064
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/183:40 pm
SFO
-
ALA
1 stop23h 30m
Emirates
Tue 3/35:10 am
ALA
-
SFO
1 stop44h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 1/21$1,080
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/183:40 pm
SFO
-
ALA
1 stop23h 30m
Emirates
Thu 2/265:10 am
ALA
-
SFO
1 stop44h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 1/21$1,096
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mon 5/1812:00 pm
SFO
-
ALA
1 stop43h 35m
China Eastern
Mon 6/298:50 pm
ALA
-
SFO
2 stops33h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/20$1,112
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/193:40 pm
SFO
-
ALA
1 stop23h 30m
Emirates
Wed 2/255:10 am
ALA
-
SFO
1 stop44h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 1/21$1,114
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/203:40 pm
SFO
-
ALA
1 stop22h 15m
Emirates
Fri 2/275:10 am
ALA
-
SFO
1 stop44h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 1/21$1,130
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 3/310:35 am
SFO
-
ALA
2 stops25h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sun 3/83:00 am
ALA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,132
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/183:00 pm
SFO
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ALA
1 stop21h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 2/233:00 am
ALA
-
SFO
2 stops44h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,144
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/203:40 pm
SFO
-
ALA
1 stop22h 15m
Emirates
Mon 3/25:10 am
ALA
-
SFO
1 stop44h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 1/21$1,146

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Almaty

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Almaty (ALA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$861
(China Eastern)

One-way from

$455
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,240
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
One-way flight from San Francisco to Almaty
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($156 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($64 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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 January 21, 2026.
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

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Almaty

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoAlmaty

SFO - ALA

SFOALA

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

12:00 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop42h 35m

Almaty

Fri 3/6

8:50 pm-5:56 pm

2 stops34h 06m

$976

San FranciscoAlmaty

SFO - ALA

SFOALA

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

3:40 pm-4:10 am

1 stop23h 30m

Almaty

Wed 2/25

5:10 am-12:50 pm

1 stop44h 40m

$1,064

San FranciscoAlmaty

SFO - ALA

SFOALA

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

3:40 pm-4:10 am

1 stop23h 30m

Almaty

Wed 2/25

5:10 am-12:50 pm

1 stop44h 40m

$1,064

San FranciscoAlmaty

SFO - ALA

SFOALA

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

3:40 pm-2:55 am

1 stop22h 15m

Almaty

Tue 3/3

5:10 am-12:50 pm

1 stop44h 40m

$1,064

San FranciscoAlmaty

SFO - ALA

SFOALA

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

3:40 pm-4:10 am

1 stop23h 30m

Almaty

Fri 3/6

5:10 am-12:50 pm

1 stop44h 40m

$1,064

San FranciscoAlmaty

SFO - ALA

SFOALA

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

3:40 pm-4:10 am

1 stop23h 30m

Almaty

Thu 2/26

5:10 am-12:50 pm

1 stop44h 40m

$1,080

San FranciscoAlmaty

SFO - ALA

SFOALA

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

3:40 pm-4:10 am

1 stop23h 30m

Almaty

Wed 2/25

5:10 am-12:50 pm

1 stop44h 40m

$1,080

San FranciscoAlmaty

SFO - ALA

SFOALA

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

3:40 pm-4:10 am

1 stop23h 30m

Almaty

Thu 2/26

5:10 am-12:50 pm

1 stop44h 40m

$1,096

San FranciscoAlmaty

SFO - ALA

SFOALA

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

3:40 pm-2:55 am

1 stop22h 15m

Almaty

Wed 2/25

5:10 am-12:50 pm

1 stop44h 40m

$1,114

San FranciscoAlmaty

SFO - ALA

SFOALA

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

8:30 am-4:15 am

3 stops31h 45m

$456

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/21

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Almaty

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Almaty from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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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 January 16, 2026.

Booking 45 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Almaty (average of $618). Flying from San Francisco to Almaty in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,240). 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.

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 January 21, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines from San Francisco to Almaty to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Almaty. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Almaty?

    For as low as $1,064, China Eastern can have you in Almaty from San Francisco in 23h 30m. San Francisco and Almaty are separated by a distance of 6706 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $753. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from $913, and Turkish Airlines, from $996. These flights start at 40% 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Almaty (average of $618). Flying from San Francisco to Almaty in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,240). 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 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to Almaty

Discover the top 3 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest$753Average$1,157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$913Average$1,329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$996Average$1,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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