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— SFO
4 Oct — 11 Oct1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Palo Alto in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Palo Alto

Tue 20/1014:15 -
2 stops24h 23m
Mon 26/1006:00 -
3 stops36h 35m
Deal found 2/9$1,134
Mon 19/1014:15 -
2 stops24h 23m
Tue 27/1006:02 -
3 stops36h 33m
Deal found 1/9$1,149
Thu 8/1014:15 -
2 stops24h 23m
Wed 21/1006:00 -
3 stops36h 50m
Deal found 1/9$1,163
Sun 4/1006:00 -
2 stops33h 27m
Sat 24/1019:25 -
2 stops23h 10m
Deal found 1/9$1,183
Fri 27/1114:00 -
1 stop17h 25m
Sat 5/1221:50 -
1 stop19h 45m
Deal found 2/9$1,184
Thu 22/1014:15 -
2 stops24h 23m
Wed 4/1119:25 -
1 stop40h 00m
Deal found 1/9$1,187
Mon 28/913:15 -
2 stops25h 12m
Mon 19/1019:25 -
2 stops23h 25m
Deal found 3/9$1,190
Sun 18/1014:15 -
2 stops24h 23m
Sun 25/1008:58 -
2 stops33h 37m
Deal found 3/9$1,194
Thu 22/1020:45 -
1 stop20h 07m
Tue 3/1119:56 -
1 stop28h 49m
Deal found 31/8$1,219
Wed 7/1014:15 -
2 stops22h 35m
Mon 19/1007:27 -
2 stops35h 23m
Deal found 31/8$1,229

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Return from

$1,134

One-way from

$473

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,333
20/10-26/10
  • 20/10-26/10
  • 5 total stops
  • 60h 58m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco
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21/10-31/12
  • 21/10-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 23m total
  • Sydney to Palo Alto
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 28/2

08:55-18:54

3 stops28h 59m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,199

SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/10

20:45-23:58

2 stops21h 13m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,205

SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 24/1

07:05-08:20

3 stops44h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,219

SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/10

07:10-18:50

3 stops29h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,311

SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/11

11:50-06:25

Nonstop13h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,347

SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/11

11:50-06:25

Nonstop13h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,354

SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 31/12

10:40-12:02

1 stop20h 22m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,418

SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/3

13:20-08:05

Nonstop13h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,529
Fastest return journey

SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/10

11:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,543

SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/9

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,640

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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 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 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 $947
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $814
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $917
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $996

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

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

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?

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 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
258 reviews
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Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

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
258 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
258 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

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
668 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
258 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

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
1,089 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
258 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

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
10,169 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
258 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

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
11,580 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
258 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

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 $239, however they can be found for as little as $108.

  • 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 5 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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