What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago to Almaty?

Qatar Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Chicago to Almaty

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Chicago and Almaty?

Dubai (DXB) was the most common stop: 40% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Chicago to Almaty?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $860.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Chicago to Almaty?

Flights connecting via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 18h 40m.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Chicago to Almaty?

Istanbul (IST) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 2h 10m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Almaty Airport?

Prices for flights from Chicago to Almaty Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Almaty Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Chicago to Almaty Airport is 2 as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Almaty Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Almaty Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Almaty Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Almaty Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Almaty Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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7:20 pm - 2:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ALA Almaty

20h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:30 am - 3:05 pmALA Almaty-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$958Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct 18

7:20 pm - 1:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ALA Almaty

20h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:10 am - 3:05 pmALA Almaty-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$976Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29

7:20 pm - 1:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ALA Almaty

20h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:10 am - 3:05 pmALA Almaty-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$976Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 14 - Tue, Sep 22

7:20 pm - 1:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ALA Almaty

20h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:10 am - 3:05 pmALA Almaty-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$983Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 14 - Tue, Sep 22

7:20 pm - 1:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ALA Almaty

20h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:10 am - 3:05 pmALA Almaty-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$983Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 23

7:20 pm - 1:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ALA Almaty

20h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:30 am - 3:05 pmALA Almaty-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$985Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 28 - Sun, Oct 4

7:20 pm - 2:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ALA Almaty

20h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:30 am - 3:05 pmALA Almaty-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$985Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 13

7:20 pm - 1:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ALA Almaty

20h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:30 am - 3:05 pmALA Almaty-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$985Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Oct 1

11:45 am - 1:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ALA Almaty

26h 55m1 stop Istanbul

9:45 am - 6:20 pmALA Almaty-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 35m1 stop Istanbul

$1,049Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 24

8:15 pm - 4:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ALA Almaty

21h 00m1 stop Istanbul

9:45 am - 10:00 amALA Almaty-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 15m1 stop Istanbul

$1,116Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 30

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7:20 pm - 1:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ALA Almaty

20h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:30 am - 3:05 pmALA Almaty-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$976Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 2 - Thu, Oct 1

7:20 pm - 1:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ALA Almaty

20h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:10 am - 3:05 pmALA Almaty-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,016Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 12

7:20 pm - 1:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ALA Almaty

20h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:30 am - 3:05 pmALA Almaty-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,023Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 2 - Thu, Oct 1

7:20 pm - 1:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ALA Almaty

20h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:10 am - 3:05 pmALA Almaty-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,023Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 12

9:00 am - 1:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ALA Almaty

30h 40m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

3:30 am - 3:05 pmALA Almaty-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,052Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 2 - Thu, Oct 1

6:54 pm - 1:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ALA Almaty

44h 46m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

3:10 am - 3:05 pmALA Almaty-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,057Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 13

7:20 pm - 1:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ALA Almaty

20h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:10 am - 3:05 pmALA Almaty-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,065Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 13

7:20 pm - 1:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ALA Almaty

20h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:30 am - 3:05 pmALA Almaty-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,065Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 2 - Thu, Oct 1

8:10 pm - 12:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ALA Almaty

18h 30m1 stop Istanbul

5:25 am - 6:15 pmALA Almaty-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 50m1 stop Istanbul

$2,157Turkish Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 14

8:10 pm - 12:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ALA Almaty

18h 30m1 stop Istanbul

5:25 am - 6:15 pmALA Almaty-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 50m1 stop Istanbul

$2,496Turkish Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 7

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Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Almaty

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Qatar Airways

Oct 12

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 40m

1 stop

ALA2:00 amAlmaty

Oct 18

ALA3:30 amAlmaty

21h 35m

1 stop

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$958

Qatar Airways

Sep 2

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 20m

1 stop

ALA1:40 amAlmaty

Oct 1

ALA3:30 amAlmaty

21h 35m

1 stop

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$976

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Sep 14

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 20m

1 stop

ALA1:40 amAlmaty

Sep 22

ALA3:10 amAlmaty

21h 55m

1 stop

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$983

Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to Almaty

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Nov 12

ORD11:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 55m

1 stop

ALA1:40 amAlmaty

Nov 24

ALA9:45 amAlmaty

19h 35m

1 stop

ORD6:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,049

Turkish Airlines

Nov 15

ORD8:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

21h 00m

1 stop

ALA4:15 amAlmaty

Nov 30

ALA9:45 amAlmaty

35h 15m

1 stop

ORD10:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,116

Turkish Airlines

Sep 2

ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

18h 30m

1 stop

ALA12:40 amAlmaty

Sep 14

ALA5:25 amAlmaty

22h 50m

1 stop

ORD6:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$2,157

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Mon 10/12

7:20 pm-2:00 am

1 stop20h 40m

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Sun 10/18

3:30 am-3:05 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$958

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ALA Almaty

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Tue 9/22

7:20 pm-1:40 am

1 stop20h 20m

Almaty

Tue 9/29

3:10 am-3:05 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$976

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Almaty

Tue 9/22

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1 stop21h 55m

$976

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ALA Almaty

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Mon 9/14

7:20 pm-1:40 am

1 stop20h 20m

Almaty

Tue 9/22

3:10 am-3:05 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$983

ChicagoAlmaty

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ALA Almaty

ORDALA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/14

7:20 pm-1:40 am

1 stop20h 20m

Almaty

Wed 9/23

3:10 am-3:05 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$983

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ALA Almaty

ORDALA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/28

7:20 pm-1:40 am

1 stop20h 20m

Almaty

Sun 10/4

3:30 am-3:05 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$985

ChicagoAlmaty

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ALA Almaty

ORDALA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/5

7:20 pm-2:00 am

1 stop20h 40m

Almaty

Tue 10/13

3:30 am-3:05 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$985

ChicagoAlmaty

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ALA Almaty

ORDALA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/21

7:20 pm-1:40 am

1 stop20h 20m

Almaty

Thu 10/1

3:30 am-3:05 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$985

ChicagoAlmaty

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ALA Almaty

ORDALA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/12

11:45 am-1:40 am

1 stop26h 55m

Almaty

Tue 11/24

9:45 am-6:20 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$1,049

ChicagoAlmaty

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ALA Almaty

ORDALA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/15

8:15 pm-4:15 am

1 stop21h 00m

Almaty

Mon 11/30

9:45 am-10:00 am

1 stop35h 15m

$1,116

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In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Almaty. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $817. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Almaty from Chicago during January instead. Flights to Almaty in January, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $927.

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Fastest flight time	21h 00m
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The best one-way flight to Almaty from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $550. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Almaty found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $958.

The fastest flight from Chicago to Almaty takes 21h 00m

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How far is Chicago to Almaty by plane?
There are 6473.4 mi between Chicago and Almaty. By plane, this route typically takes 21h 00m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Almaty Airport?
Prices for flights from Chicago to Almaty Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Almaty Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Chicago to Almaty Airport is 2 as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Almaty Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Almaty Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Almaty Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Almaty Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Almaty Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular airline from Chicago to Almaty?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Chicago and Almaty, the leading airline is Turkish Airlines, making up 55% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Qatar Airways with 45%.

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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $817	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,479 reviews		Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,097	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,653 reviews		Search Emirates flights

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