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$855+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Almaty (ALA)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ALA
Jan 7 — Jan 141
Wed 1/7
Wed 1/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Almaty

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 December 8, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/259:40 pmSFO - ALA
2 stops66h 00mLufthansa
Thu 1/1511:10 amALA - SFO
2 stops45h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 12/8$1,743
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Thu 12/254:42 pmSFO - ALA
2 stops43h 48mQatar Airways
Wed 1/143:00 amALA - SFO
1 stop22h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/6$1,769
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/251:10 pmSFO - ALA
1 stop26h 25mTurkish Airlines
Thu 1/156:35 amALA - SFO
1 stop23h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,943
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2511:35 pmSFO - ALA
3 stops43h 15mChina Southern
Thu 1/159:20 amALA - SFO
2 stops23h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 12/8$2,014
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/244:30 pmSFO - ALA
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/810:45 pmALA - SFO
2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$2,063
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2212:00 pmSFO - ALA
1 stop42h 35mChina Eastern
Fri 1/98:50 pmALA - SFO
2 stops31h 18mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/7$2,108
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/254:30 pmSFO - ALA
2 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/610:45 pmALA - SFO
3 stops52h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$2,123
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/244:30 pmSFO - ALA
2 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/1111:10 pmALA - SFO
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$2,143
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/254:30 pmSFO - ALA
2 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/61:35 amALA - SFO
3 stops49h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$2,148

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 December 8, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$855
(CheapOair)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,579
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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 December 8, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Almaty that are best for you.

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San FranciscoAlmaty

SFO - ALA

SFOALA

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

3:00 pm-1:30 am

1 stop21h 30m

Almaty

Thu 2/19

3:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$1,062

San FranciscoAlmaty

SFO - ALA

SFOALA

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

3:40 pm-2:55 am

1 stop22h 15m

Almaty

Mon 2/16

5:10 am-12:50 pm

1 stop44h 40m

$1,062

San FranciscoAlmaty

SFO - ALA

SFOALA

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

5:05 pm-4:05 am

1 stop23h 00m

Almaty

Sun 5/3

3:45 am-2:00 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$1,066

San FranciscoAlmaty

SFO - ALA

SFOALA

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

5:05 pm-2:45 am

1 stop21h 40m

Almaty

Thu 5/7

3:45 am-2:00 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$1,066

San FranciscoAlmaty

SFO - ALA

SFOALA

San Francisco

Sun 4/19

5:05 pm-2:45 am

1 stop21h 40m

Almaty

Tue 5/5

3:45 am-2:00 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$1,066

San FranciscoAlmaty

SFO - ALA

SFOALA

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

5:05 pm-4:05 am

1 stop23h 00m

Almaty

Thu 5/7

3:45 am-2:00 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$1,066

San FranciscoAlmaty

SFO - ALA

SFOALA

San Francisco

Sun 4/19

5:05 pm-2:45 am

1 stop21h 40m

Almaty

Sun 5/3

3:45 am-2:00 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$1,066

San FranciscoAlmaty

SFO - ALA

SFOALA

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

4:30 pm-2:10 pm

3 stops32h 40m

Almaty

Sun 2/15

1:35 am-8:50 pm

2 stops32h 15m

$1,089

San FranciscoAlmaty

SFO - ALA

SFOALA

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

3:40 pm-2:55 am

1 stop22h 15m

Almaty

Tue 2/3

5:10 am-12:50 pm

1 stop44h 40m

$1,111

San FranciscoAlmaty

SFO - ALA

SFOALA

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

5:05 pm-2:45 am

1 stop21h 40m

Almaty

Fri 5/8

3:45 am-2:00 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$1,116

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Almaty

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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Almaty flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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

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 $617). Flying from San Francisco to Almaty in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,301). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to ALA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Almaty. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 8, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 33% on flights from San Francisco to Almaty by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 December 8, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Asiana Airlines, Emirates, and Qatar Airways 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.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
490 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
490 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
490 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,431 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
490 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,676 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
490 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,084 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
490 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.

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 $1,062, Qatar Airways can have you in Almaty from San Francisco in 21h 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 $619. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from $846, and Turkish Airlines, from $996. These flights start at 49% 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 $617). Flying from San Francisco to Almaty in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,301). 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 4 airlines flying from San Francisco to Almaty

Discover the top 4 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 December 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest$753Average$1,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$879Average$1,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$996Average$1,156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,217Average$1,564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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