Air tickets Almaty — Chicago

Looking for cheap flights from Almaty to Chicago? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find a suitable option, compare flights from different airlines, book your seat and pay for the ticket online by card.

This page pulls together the essentials for the route: distance and travel time, connection options, which airlines serve Almaty to Chicago, what the fare depends on, plus details about the arrival airport and what to see in Chicago.

General information about flights between Almaty and Chicago

The distance between Almaty and Chicago is about 10,400 km. There is no non-stop service, so every itinerary includes at least one connection: the fastest ones take around 17 hours 30 minutes in the air, layover time excluded. Chicago is 11 hours behind Almaty, or 10 hours during daylight saving time. Kazakhstan citizens need a US visa, arranged in advance at the embassy and usually a B-1/B-2 tourist visa; check the current requirements before you travel. The route is popular with tourists, students and travellers visiting family or flying on business.

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Flight schedule Almaty — Chicago

There are no non-stop flights between Almaty and Chicago, so every option involves at least one change of plane. The quickest routing is via Frankfurt, at roughly 17 hours 30 minutes of flying time in total. Connections are also available through Milan, Warsaw, London, Seoul, Istanbul, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Doha.

The number of flights and the departure times vary by day of the week and by season, so it is easiest to check the current schedule in the Freedom Travel search. Fares are dynamic and depend on how full each individual flight is.

How much does a flight from Almaty to Chicago cost

The fare depends on the departure date, the airline and cabin class, the season, the number of connections and how far in advance you book. There is no fixed price on this route — it changes daily. The Freedom Travel search shows the exact amount including all fees, and lets you pay online by card.

Which airlines fly the Almaty — Chicago route

• Lufthansa — connecting flights (via Frankfurt)
• LOT — connecting flights (via Warsaw)
• Turkish Airlines — connecting flights (via Istanbul)
• Qatar Airways — connecting flights (via Doha)
• Air Astana — operates the first leg out of Almaty, for example to Frankfurt or Istanbul

The full list of airlines and possible flight combinations for your chosen dates is shown in the Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Almaty to Chicago: travel options

There is no non-stop flight between Almaty and Chicago, so the journey always consists of at least two separate flights.

The fastest option is a single connection at a European hub: Frankfurt, Milan, Warsaw or London. The trip can also be built via Istanbul, Seoul or the Gulf airports. Two-stop combinations exist as well: they are often cheaper, but the total travel time grows noticeably.

Compare the options not only by price but also by total travel time, layover length and number of stops: on a route this long the gap between the fastest and the cheapest itinerary can run to several hours.

Please note: if you fly with a connection, check in advance whether you need a transit visa in the country where you change planes.

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Chicago airport

Flights arrive at O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 27 km north-west of downtown; the city is also served by Midway Airport (MDW). The Blue Line of the L train, buses and taxis run to the centre.

What to see in Chicago

The third-largest city in the United States, set on the shore of Lake Michigan and the birthplace of the skyscraper and of jazz. It is known for outstanding architecture, its museums and a lively waterfront.

• Cloud Gate (The Bean) — a mirrored bean-shaped sculpture in Millennium Park
• Willis Tower — a skyscraper with the glass-floored Skydeck observation level
• Art Institute of Chicago — one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States
• Navy Pier — a pier with a Ferris wheel, rides and restaurants
• Chicago Riverwalk — a pedestrian promenade along the Chicago River
• Field Museum — a natural history museum home to Sue, the T-rex skeleton

Freedom Travel will help you put together a comfortable itinerary to Chicago: pick your dates, compare connections and issue the ticket online in a few minutes.