Travelling from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-8, which is 13 hours behind Astana.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your NQZ to SFO flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is R 10,102. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 14,987. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from NQZ to SFO, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from NQZ to SFO by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
Central Astana to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to NQZ:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
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To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to San Francisco International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit San Francisco in March.
When reserving your flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to San Francisco International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from NQZ to SFO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
San Francisco has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a visit to San Jose will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Fresno is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No trip is complete without seeing Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
