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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 April 2026.

Wed 7/1014:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Wed 4/1121:50
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 45m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 28/4$1,248
Sun 6/1214:00
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sun 7/222:05
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 23/4$1,298
Fri 30/1006:00
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop25h 25m
Fiji Airways
Fri 20/1122:05
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop29h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 25/4$1,308
Wed 13/513:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Fri 30/1023:05
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 26/4$1,319
Sat 12/913:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Fri 18/923:25
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 27/4$1,324
Wed 5/806:00
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop24h 40m
Fiji Airways
Wed 9/923:25
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 28/4$1,345
Mon 1/613:15
SYD
-
SFO
2 stops23h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 13/606:00
SFO
-
SYD
3 stops47h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$1,351
Tue 21/706:00
SYD
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SFO
2 stops28h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/816:30
SFO
-
SYD
2 stops26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$1,358

Find flight deals to Palo Alto

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 April 2026.

Return from

$1,248

One-way from

$845

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,576
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 7/10-4/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 10m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco
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27/7
  • 27/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 07m total
  • Sydney to Palo Alto
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/7

20:45-20:28

1 stop16h 43m

San Francisco

Tue 18/8

19:42-18:50

1 stop30h 08m

$1,447

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/5

20:45-05:57

1 stop26h 12m

San Francisco

Wed 28/10

08:20-19:45

1 stop17h 25m

$1,515

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/7

20:45-07:22

2 stops27h 37m

San Francisco

Thu 6/8

20:43-18:50

2 stops29h 07m

$1,780

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 21/6

20:45-20:28

1 stop16h 43m

San Francisco

Sun 19/7

19:42-18:50

1 stop30h 08m

$2,059
Fastest return journey

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/8

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 31/8

23:00-06:55

Nonstop14h 55m

$2,064

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/6

09:15-15:53

1 stop23h 38m

San Francisco

Wed 1/7

18:19-06:50

1 stop19h 31m

$2,128

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 12/9

09:15-16:23

2 stops24h 08m

San Francisco

Fri 18/9

13:35-06:50

2 stops24h 15m

$2,137

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/6

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 18/8

23:00-06:55

Nonstop14h 55m

$2,147

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/7

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 5/8

13:55-07:00

1 stop24h 05m

$2,160

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/7

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 30/7

23:00-06:55

Nonstop14h 55m

$2,235

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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.

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 April 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.

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 $941
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $917
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $549
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,012

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Palo Alto?

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

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 April 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
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
638 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,028 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,672 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,974 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

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, Alaska Airlines 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 $188, however they can be found for as little as $150.

  • 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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