Cheap Flights from Chicago to Alma-ata
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Alma-ata
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Alma-ata? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Chicago to Alma-ata vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 45,000–47,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Chicago to Alma-ata for specific travel dates.
2026-11-28
ORD - ALA
Economy | 2 Stops | 5 left
From 45,000 Pts + $37.1
2026-11-15
ORD - ALA
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 47,000 Pts + $108
2026-11-16
ORD - ALA
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 47,000 Pts + $108
2026-11-17
ORD - ALA
Economy | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 47,000 Pts + $125
2026-11-28
ORD - ALA
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 47,000 Pts + $125
2026-11-29
ORD - ALA
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 47,000 Pts + $125
Chicago to Alma-ata flight facts
Distance
6,474 mi
10,419 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 13h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+11h
Alma-ata is 11 hours ahead of Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Alma-ata
ALA · Almaty
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Alma-ata
Premium cabin
2026-12-01
ORD - ALA
Business | 2 Stops | 4 left
From 93,000 Pts + $17.8
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
ORD - ALA
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 60,500 Pts + $40.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
ORD - ALA
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 60,500 Pts + $43.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to Alma-ata depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Chicago to Alma-ata.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Alma-ata.
Chicago and Alma-ata are about 6,474 miles (10,419 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 6,474-mile straight-line distance takes about 13h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Alma-ata is 11 hours ahead of Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Alma-ata: Almaty (ALA).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Alma-ata, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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