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$638+ Cheap flights to Almaty

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ALA
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Almaty in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Almaty
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Almaty. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 22 January 2026.

Sun 15/312:00
SYD
-
ALA
1 stop37h 35m
China Eastern
Wed 18/320:50
ALA
-
SYD
1 stop31h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/1$1,188
Fri 6/320:05
SYD
-
ALA
2 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/301:35
ALA
-
SYD
3 stops35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,197
Thu 23/420:50
SYD
-
ALA
2 stops32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/401:30
ALA
-
SYD
2 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,210
Mon 16/321:50
SYD
-
ALA
1 stop25h 50m
AirAsia X
Tue 24/319:00
ALA
-
SYD
1 stop19h 35m
AirAsia X
Deal found 21/1$1,416
Thu 23/421:45
SYD
-
ALA
1 stop26h 45m
China Southern
Thu 30/420:50
ALA
-
SYD
2 stops34h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 20/1$1,439
Thu 29/122:00
SYD
-
ALA
1 stop27h 30m
China Southern
Wed 11/221:00
ALA
-
SYD
1 stop27h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 20/1$1,460
Thu 23/420:45
SYD
-
ALA
1 stop39h 15m
Qatar Airways
Thu 30/408:55
ALA
-
SYD
1 stop40h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/1$1,496

Find flight deals to Almaty

Find the latest flights to Almaty in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 22 January 2026.

Return from

$1,188

One-way from

$638

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,673
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 15/3-18/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 45m total
  • Sydney to Almaty
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 5/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 35m total
  • Sydney to Almaty
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($99 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($60 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyAlmaty

SYD - ALA

SYDALA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/3

12:00-19:35

1 stop37h 35m

Almaty

Wed 18/3

20:50-10:00

1 stop31h 10m

$1,188

SydneyAlmaty

SYD - ALA

SYDALA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/4

20:50-00:10

2 stops32h 20m

Almaty

Wed 29/4

01:30-07:20

2 stops24h 50m

$1,210

SydneyAlmaty

SYD - ALA

SYDALA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/3

13:35-00:35

3 stops41h 00m

Almaty

Thu 12/3

01:35-18:50

3 stops35h 15m

$1,278

SydneyAlmaty

SYD - ALA

SYDALA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/3

21:50-17:40

1 stop25h 50m

Almaty

Tue 24/3

19:00-20:35

1 stop19h 35m

$1,416

SydneyAlmaty

SYD - ALA

SYDALA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/4

21:45-19:30

1 stop26h 45m

Almaty

Thu 30/4

20:50-12:35

2 stops34h 45m

$1,439

SydneyAlmaty

SYD - ALA

SYDALA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/4

20:45-07:00

1 stop39h 15m

Almaty

Thu 30/4

08:55-06:15

1 stop40h 20m

$1,496

SydneyAlmaty

SYD - ALA

SYDALA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/2

12:00-19:35

1 stop37h 35m

$638

SydneyAlmaty

SYD - ALA

SYDALA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/5

11:00-19:35

1 stop37h 35m

$640

SydneyAlmaty

SYD - ALA

SYDALA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 15/5

10:15-14:30

2 stops33h 15m

$655

SydneyAlmaty

SYD - ALA

SYDALA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/2

20:05-00:35

2 stops34h 30m

$672

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When is the best time to book a flight to Almaty?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Almaty. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

The best time to book flights to Almaty is 77 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 22 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Asiana Airlines, andQatar Airways to Kazakhstan have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very Good
501 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,718 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
China Southern
7.3
Good
135 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

FAQs about flying to Almaty

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Almaty?

    Most people fly into Almaty (ALA) if they book a flight to Almaty. Almaty is conveniently located just 14.4 km from Almaty’s city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Almaty if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Almaty on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Almaty?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Southern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Almaty.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Almaty depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Almaty, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Almaty have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Almaty can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Almaty?

    Yes. Almaty has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Di house is the closest property to Almaty (0.0 km away from Almaty).

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