$799+ Cheap flights to Palo Alto

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SFO
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Palo Alto in 2025

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Cheapest flights to Palo Alto
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Palo Alto. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 12 December 2025.

Mon 15/1212:10SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 30/1220:15SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,515
Thu 18/1212:10SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 26/110:52SFO - SYD
1 stop27h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,523
Mon 15/1212:10SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 29/1222:35SFO - SYD
1 stop39h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,526
Wed 24/1212:10SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/122:59SFO - SYD
1 stop39h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,527
Mon 15/1212:10SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 40mLufthansa
Mon 29/1223:00SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 11/12$1,556
Fri 19/1214:00SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/120:15SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,589

Find flight deals to Palo Alto

Find the latest flights to Palo Alto in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 12 December 2025.

Return from

$1,278

One-way from

$799

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,883
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 11/2-22/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 55m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco
5/2
  • 5/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 10m total
  • Sydney to Palo Alto
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in December 2025

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 26/1

08:30-15:35

2 stops26h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

07:30-16:40

2 stops38h 10m

$1,430

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/12

12:10-06:50

Nonstop13h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 30/12

20:15-06:20

Nonstop15h 05m

$1,517

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 20/12

14:00-08:45

Nonstop13h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 19/1

18:50-09:05

1 stop19h 15m

$1,592

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 19/12

14:00-08:45

Nonstop13h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 26/1

20:15-06:20

Nonstop15h 05m

$1,592

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/2

12:10-06:55

Nonstop13h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 1/3

06:00-09:05

1 stop32h 05m

$1,600

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/12

14:00-08:45

Nonstop13h 45m

San Francisco

Fri 23/1

22:59-09:05

1 stop39h 06m

$1,600

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 19/12

14:00-08:45

Nonstop13h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 3/1

20:15-06:20

Nonstop15h 05m

$1,669

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/3

14:00-13:25

1 stop17h 25m

$801

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/1

06:00-12:25

1 stop25h 25m

$801

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/4

10:15-20:30

2 stops51h 15m

$901

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 11/12

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Best time to book a flight to Palo Alto

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Palo Alto with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Palo Alto

When is the best time to book a flight to Palo Alto?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Palo Alto. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.

The price you pay for your flight to Palo Alto may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 42 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Palo Alto?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Palo Alto takes 13 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Palo Alto from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Palo Alto?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Palo Alto. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Palo Alto should consider flying on Monday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Palo Alto

The most flights from Sydney to Palo Alto are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Palo Alto?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Palo Alto are Delta, Fiji Airways and Air Canada.

Rainfall in Palo Alto by month

Plan your trip to Palo Alto by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Palo Alto ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Palo Alto when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Palo Alto by month

Plan your trip to Palo Alto by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Palo Alto, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Palo Alto

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Palo Alto. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Palo Alto. Reviews last updated 12 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways to the United States by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

FAQs about flying to Palo Alto

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Palo Alto if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Palo Alto on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Palo Alto?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Delta is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Palo Alto.

  • How much is a return flight to Palo Alto?

    A return flight to Palo Alto will typically cost around $1,300, however they can be found for as little as $196.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Palo Alto depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Palo Alto, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does San Francisco have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at San Francisco can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San Francisco?

    Yes. San Francisco has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Grand Hyatt At Sfo is the closest property to San Francisco (1.6 km away from San Francisco).

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