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— SFO
28 Aug — 4 Sep1
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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 29 July 2026.

Sun 6/913:15
SYD
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SFO
2 stops24h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/906:04
SFO
-
SYD
3 stops47h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7$1,177
Sun 6/913:15
SYD
-
SFO
2 stops24h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/906:04
SFO
-
SYD
3 stops36h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7$1,187
Thu 30/709:10
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop30h 04m
American Airlines
Wed 12/810:12
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop27h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,190
Tue 8/907:00
SYD
-
SFO
2 stops25h 21m
Air Canada
Tue 22/906:40
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop31h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 28/7$1,196
Wed 29/710:20
SYD
-
SFO
Nonstop13h 30m
Virgin Australia
Sun 9/823:00
SFO
-
SYD
Nonstop14h 55m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 28/7$1,197
Tue 28/717:50
SYD
-
SFO
2 stops37h 00m
American Airlines
Tue 11/810:12
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop27h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,200
Mon 3/809:10
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-
SFO
1 stop20h 58m
American Airlines
Mon 31/810:12
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop27h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 27/7$1,201
Thu 20/809:10
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop27h 17m
American Airlines
Sun 20/922:30
SFO
-
SYD
Nonstop14h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,203
Thu 30/710:20
SYD
-
SFO
Nonstop13h 30m
United Airlines
Wed 12/823:00
SFO
-
SYD
Nonstop14h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,204

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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 29 July 2026.

Return from

$1,177

One-way from

$528

Popular in

July

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August

Average price

$1,693
6/9-16/9
  • 6/9-16/9
  • 5 total stops
  • 71h 52m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco
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16/9
  • 16/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 17m total
  • Sydney to Palo Alto
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SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/11

11:50-06:25

Nonstop13h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 16/11

12:26-09:05

1 stop25h 39m

$1,210

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/9

09:30-20:18

1 stop27h 48m

San Francisco

Tue 15/9

23:05-06:55

Nonstop14h 50m

$1,802

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/12

11:50-06:25

Nonstop13h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 10/1

06:00-09:05

1 stop32h 05m

$1,853

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/8

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 22/8

07:00-07:00

1 stop31h 00m

$1,904

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 27/9

20:45-20:23

1 stop16h 38m

San Francisco

Fri 9/10

19:48-18:50

1 stop29h 02m

$2,053

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 16/12

11:20-10:04

1 stop17h 44m

San Francisco

Wed 13/1

20:45-06:25

Nonstop14h 40m

$2,109

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 17/12

11:50-06:30

Nonstop13h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 6/1

22:44-09:05

1 stop39h 21m

$2,192
Fastest return journey

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 13/9

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 27/9

23:05-06:55

Nonstop14h 50m

$2,242

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/1

11:50-06:30

Nonstop13h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 25/1

23:10-09:20

Nonstop15h 10m

$2,341

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 23/12

10:40-16:21

2 stops24h 41m

San Francisco

Wed 20/1

06:00-08:30

2 stops31h 30m

$2,415

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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 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.

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 $956
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $838
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $944
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,018

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Palo Alto?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Palo Alto are Frontier, Alaska Airlines 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).

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 25 July 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 Monday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 29 July 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
249 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
656 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,073 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,050 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,404 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

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, Frontier 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 $341, however they can be found for as little as $107.

  • 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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