Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Almaty from $922 SJC → ALA
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Almaty Airport (ALA)
The cheapest return found recently is $2,168 with Southwest Airlines, 17 Nov – 15 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $922 with Alaska Airlines, 20 Mar 2027, found 3 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $922, found 3 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $2,168, 17 Nov to 15 Dec
- Usual return price
- $1,898 to $2,511
- Cheapest month to fly
- February 2027, return fares from $1,483 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $1,898 to $2,511.
Cheapest return found recently
$2,168
17 Nov – 15 Dec · Southwest Airlines
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Almaty Airport (ALA)
Leaves 2:35 p.m. · Return leaves 8:50 a.m. · 49 h 25 min of travel, both ways together
out 2 stops, back 2 stops
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$2,168 17 Nov – 15 Decfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
$1,483 10 Feb 2027 – 10 Mar 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 46 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $1,188 to $1,754.
At $2,168, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates from 17 Nov to 26 Apr 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 28-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 17 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
13 fares on 10 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov – 15 Dec | $2,168 | Southwest Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Nov – 17 Dec | $2,120 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Dec – 26 Dec | $1,909 | Southwest Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Dec – 4 Jan 2027 | $2,625 | American Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 4 stops, back 3 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Dec – 30 Dec | $2,892 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 2 stops, back 3 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Dec – 2 Jan 2027 | $2,943 | Southwest Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Dec – 9 Jan 2027 | $1,942 | Southwest Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Jan 2027 – 16 Jan 2027 | $1,894 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Feb 2027 – 10 Mar 2027 | $1,483 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Apr 2027 – 3 May 2027 | $1,555 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $1,483.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$922
20 Mar 2027 · Alaska Airlines
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Almaty Airport (ALA)
Leaves 8:00 a.m. · 34 h 45 min trip
4 stops
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$922 20 Mar 2027found 3 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 43 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $622 to $892.
At $922, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 20 Mar 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
2 fares on 2 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2027 | $922 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | 4 stops | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Jul 2027 | $954 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | 2 stops | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $922.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Alaska Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from San Jose to Almaty
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 17 Nov – 15 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 20 Mar 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for San Jose to Almaty?
Return
Fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 10% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (46 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
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| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $1,653 | $1,188 | +11% | 21 |
| 7–13 days | $1,492 | $1,485 | Cheapest seen | 10 |
| 30–59 days | $1,560 | $1,487 | +5% | 19 |
| 60–89 days | $1,621 | $1,434 | +9% | 27 |
| 90–179 days | $1,547 | $1,434 | +4% | 30 |
| 180+ days | $1,754 | $1,675 | +18% | 15 |
One-way
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 18% lower than 60 to 89 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (43 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60–89 days | $823 | $803 | +22% | 7 |
| 90–179 days | $674 | $622 | Cheapest seen | 34 |
| 180+ days | $903 | $739 | +34% | 38 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
San Francisco → Almaty
67 km from San Jose
$1,238
$930 less than flying from San Jose
16 Feb 2027 – 17 Mar 2027 · SFO → ALA · out 3 stops, back 3 stops
found yesterday
Oakland → Almaty
61 km from San Jose
$1,483
$685 less than flying from San Jose
10 Feb 2027 – 10 Mar 2027 · OAK → ALA · out 2 stops, back 2 stops
found 3 days ago
Sacramento → Almaty
142 km from San Jose
$2,223
$55 more than flying from San Jose
19 Dec – 17 Jan 2027 · SMF → ALA · out 2 stops, back 4 stops
found 4 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
San Francisco → Almaty
67 km from San Jose
$560
$362 less than flying from San Jose
2 Jan 2027 · SFO → ALA · stops unknown
found yesterday
Sacramento → Almaty
142 km from San Jose
$808
$114 less than flying from San Jose
4 Jan 2027 · SMF → ALA · 3 stops
found 4 days ago
Oakland → Almaty
61 km from San Jose
$910
$12 less than flying from San Jose
20 Mar 2027 · OAK → ALA · 3 stops
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 17 Nov – 15 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from San Jose to Almaty?
The cheapest return found recently is $2,168 with Southwest Airlines, 17 Nov to 15 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $1,483 with Alaska Airlines, 10 Feb 2027 to 10 Mar 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $1,898 to $2,511.
How much is a one-way flight from San Jose to Almaty?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $922 with Alaska Airlines, 20 Mar 2027, found 3 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Almaty?
February 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $1,483, 10 Feb 2027 to 10 Mar 2027, found 3 days ago. March 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $922, 20 Mar 2027, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose to Almaty?
In 46 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 10% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 43 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, one-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 18% lower than 60 to 89 days before departure.
How long is the flight from San Jose to Almaty?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Alaska Airlines on 20 Mar 2027, takes 34 h 45 min with 4 stops.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from San Jose to Almaty?
Between 17 Nov and 26 Apr 2027, Alaska Airlines has the cheapest return on 5 of the 10 departure dates we hold, Southwest Airlines on 4 and American Airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work