Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Almaty's timezone is UTC+6, which makes Almaty 13 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Give yourself enough time to make your LAX to ALA flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Almaty Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LAX and ALA include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
R 7,224 is the best price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 15,682. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from LAX to ALA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Almaty Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from LAX to ALA.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Almaty Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX's address is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from LAX land at their destination as scheduled 81.05% of the time.
To get to Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 55 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Almaty Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to LAX:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Los Angeles International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ALA instead:
Pick up an Almaty Airport rental car and discover Almaty and beyond with your own wheels. AmiGo!, Hertz and Vladex are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Almaty Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty Airport to central Almaty has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The quietest month for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Almaty Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Almaty based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Almaty Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Almaty, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LAX to ALA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Sarkand is just one of the many cities in Kazakhstan waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Almaty. Around 338 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Park Zhastar, Dom Slavy and Park.
Talghar is another sought-after destination in Kazakhstan and is around 32 kilometres east of Almaty. No journey is complete without seeing Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.