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Flights to Palo Alto in 2025

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 30 July 2025.

Return from

$1,231

One-way from

$794

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,733
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 23/8-2/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 79h 09m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco
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5/8
  • 5/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 03m total
  • Sydney to Palo Alto
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($188 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($63 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 30 July 2025.

Thu 31/709:20SYD - SFO
1 stop26h 23mAir Canada
Sun 17/818:41SFO - SYD
2 stops23h 59mAir Canada
Deal found 29/7$1,231
Sat 16/809:30SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 23/822:53SFO - SYD
1 stop39h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,234
Sun 3/806:00SYD - SFO
2 stops21h 33mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/811:05SFO - SYD
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7$1,242
Tue 25/1121:25SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 30mAmerican Airlines
Fri 26/1220:15SFO - SYD
Nonstop14h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/7$1,250
Fri 12/921:40SYD - SFO
1 stop27h 29mAlaska Airlines
Fri 19/905:50SFO - SYD
2 stops20h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/7$1,253
Fri 22/810:20SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 30mLufthansa
Fri 12/923:00SFO - SYD
Nonstop14h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 29/7$1,279
Sun 2/1114:00SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 25mFiji Airways
Fri 14/1122:05SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 28/7$1,294
Mon 4/818:20SYD - SFO
1 stop35h 30mAir New Zealand
Fri 8/822:05SFO - SYD
1 stop17h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/7$1,299

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 23/8

21:40-18:49

2 stops38h 09m

San Francisco

Tue 2/9

09:45-19:45

2 stops41h 00m

$1,231

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 16/8

09:30-09:45

1 stop17h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 23/8

22:53-07:00

1 stop39h 07m

$1,234

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 15/8

09:20-10:33

1 stop18h 13m

San Francisco

Sat 23/8

13:05-07:20

2 stops25h 15m

$1,237

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/8

06:00-10:33

2 stops21h 33m

San Francisco

Thu 7/8

11:05-07:20

2 stops27h 15m

$1,242

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/9

21:40-08:09

1 stop27h 29m

San Francisco

Fri 19/9

05:50-19:45

2 stops20h 55m

$1,253

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 24/9

09:10-20:21

1 stop28h 11m

San Francisco

Tue 14/10

21:00-06:05

Nonstop15h 05m

$1,313

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/8

06:30-10:33

2 stops21h 03m

$794

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 24/9

06:30-10:28

2 stops20h 58m

$800

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 27/9

10:10-20:50

1 stop27h 40m

$1,099

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/10

12:10-07:50

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,133

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Palo Alto

How long is the flight to Palo Alto?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Palo Alto takes 13 hours 15 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 24 November 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 Thursday 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 Tuesday (9 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 most popular airlines that fly to Palo Alto?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Palo Alto are United Airlines, Qantas Airways and Fiji Airways.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $720
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $599
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $687
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
From $906

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 New Zealand.

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 30 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
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Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,605 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
883 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 $187, however they can be found for as little as $120.

  • 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 (12 hours 55 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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