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— SFO
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Palo Alto in 2026

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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 28 January 2026.

Wed 11/314:00
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Wed 18/323:05
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop29h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 25/1$1,067
Thu 5/211:45
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop18h 20m
Air New Zealand
Mon 9/219:50
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop21h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 26/1$1,091
Wed 4/211:45
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop18h 20m
Air New Zealand
Tue 10/219:50
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop21h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 25/1$1,092
Tue 24/211:45
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop18h 20m
Air New Zealand
Tue 3/319:50
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop21h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 26/1$1,094
Tue 17/319:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop34h 50m
Air New Zealand
Sun 5/422:05
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 27/1$1,124
Tue 17/314:00
SYD
-
SFO
2 stops25h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/323:05
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1$1,146
Mon 20/413:15
SYD
-
SFO
2 stops25h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/522:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,153
Sun 10/513:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 35m
Fiji Airways
Wed 13/522:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 25/1$1,160
Sat 7/211:45
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop18h 20m
Air New Zealand
Mon 9/219:50
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 26/1$1,162
Mon 16/311:45
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop18h 20m
Air New Zealand
Fri 3/422:05
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 26/1$1,163
Thu 26/211:45
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop18h 20m
Air New Zealand
Thu 5/319:50
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop21h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 26/1$1,164
Wed 15/413:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/417:49
SFO
-
SYD
2 stops24h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1$1,192

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Find the latest flights to Palo Alto in 2026, 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 28 January 2026.

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$1,067

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$546

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$1,480
Fiji Airways
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  • 11/3-18/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 25m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco
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  • 1/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 35m total
  • Sydney to Palo Alto
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Depart

Return

Price

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/2

11:45-11:05

1 stop18h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 27/2

19:50-10:30

1 stop19h 40m

$1,439

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/2

21:40-05:52

2 stops27h 12m

San Francisco

Fri 27/2

07:00-19:45

1 stop17h 45m

$1,445

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/4

09:30-15:00

1 stop22h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

23:30-07:30

1 stop39h 00m

$1,468

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/4

09:30-15:00

1 stop22h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 16/5

23:30-07:30

1 stop39h 00m

$1,468

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

14:00-09:45

Nonstop13h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 25/3

21:15-06:20

Nonstop15h 05m

$1,491

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/2

14:00-08:45

Nonstop13h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 16/2

22:55-09:15

Nonstop15h 20m

$1,491

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/3

12:10-07:55

Nonstop13h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

22:50-06:55

Nonstop15h 05m

$1,510

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/3

12:10-07:55

Nonstop13h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

22:50-06:55

Nonstop15h 05m

$1,510

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/2

10:40-12:39

1 stop20h 59m

San Francisco

Tue 17/2

13:40-06:50

2 stops22h 10m

$1,517

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/3

09:40-12:25

2 stops20h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

05:40-06:50

2 stops32h 10m

$1,519

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Best time to book a flight to Palo Alto

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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 23 January 2026.

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 54 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 20 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 January 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Palo Alto should consider flying on Wednesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, 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 (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 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 $980
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $986
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,031
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $837

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Palo Alto?

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

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 28 January 2026.
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.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
222 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
222 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
222 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
577 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
222 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
978 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
222 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,210 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
222 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,666 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
222 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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 $1,242, however they can be found for as little as $128.

  • 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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