Travelling from Almaty Airport (ALA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which is 13 hours behind Almaty.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ALA to SFO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Almaty Airport to San Francisco International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between ALA and SFO include:
Incheon International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
$1,091 is currently the best price for a one-way Almaty Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,581. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ALA to SFO, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport to San Francisco International Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from ALA to SFO.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Almaty Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
61.23% of flights departing from Almaty Airport reach their destination on time.
Almaty Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Almaty. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel near ALA? If you've booked an early flight from Almaty Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Consider booking a hotel close to SFO if you're catching a late Almaty Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and explore beyond San Francisco's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from San Francisco International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The quietest month for a flight from Almaty Airport to San Francisco International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit San Francisco based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 22ºC. Book your flights from Almaty Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ALA to SFO in January. Temperatures average between 6ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If there's time to check out another major stop in United States, consider Fresno, about 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are the start of reasons to visit.