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— SFO
10 Apr — 17 Apr1
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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 11 March 2026.

Mon 20/423:30
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/418:29
SFO
-
AKL
2 stops23h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,156
Fri 17/407:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop25h 55m
Fiji Airways
Fri 24/422:35
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop29h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 10/3$1,160
Wed 22/414:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 55m
Fiji Airways
Wed 29/422:35
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 8/3$1,173
Fri 24/414:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 55m
Fiji Airways
Fri 1/522:35
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 10/3$1,180
Fri 29/507:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop25h 55m
Fiji Airways
Fri 4/923:25
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 9/3$1,183
Fri 4/914:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sun 4/1023:25
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 9/3$1,195
Fri 17/407:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/418:29
SFO
-
AKL
2 stops33h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3$1,198
Fri 23/1007:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop26h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sun 1/1122:05
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 7/3$1,205

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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 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 11 March 2026.

Return from

$1,156

One-way from

$587

Popular in

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Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,657
20/4-27/4
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  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 11m total
  • Auckland to San Francisco
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  • 19/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 40m total
  • Auckland to Palo Alto
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AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 27/4

19:50-12:55

Nonstop12h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

23:20-17:45

1 stop23h 25m

$1,360

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 27/4

13:25-19:20

2 stops24h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

19:53-14:05

2 stops23h 12m

$1,372

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Wed 22/4

15:55-23:51

2 stops26h 56m

San Francisco

Wed 29/4

13:40-13:20

2 stops28h 40m

$1,377
Fastest return journey

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 8/6

13:50-06:50

Nonstop12h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 20/6

23:00-07:10

Nonstop13h 10m

$1,392

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Fri 17/4

18:20-17:45

1 stop18h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 26/4

13:40-13:20

2 stops28h 40m

$1,392

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sat 13/6

13:50-06:50

Nonstop12h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 20/6

23:00-07:10

Nonstop13h 10m

$1,423

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 16/4

15:55-00:53

2 stops27h 58m

San Francisco

Sat 23/5

20:13-14:05

2 stops22h 52m

$1,530

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Wed 22/4

15:30-08:10

1 stop35h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 29/4

22:05-06:00

Nonstop12h 55m

$1,536

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sat 5/9

15:30-08:05

1 stop35h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 5/10

23:20-00:35

1 stop29h 15m

$1,697

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sat 16/5

10:00-06:50

2 stops39h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 11/7

23:00-07:10

Nonstop13h 10m

$1,766

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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 Auckland to Palo Alto. Price data was last updated on 6 March 2026.

Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Palo Alto. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Palo Alto?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Palo Alto takes 12 hours 0 minutes. Flights to Palo Alto from other popular cities in New Zealand 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 Auckland to Palo Alto are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Palo Alto?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Palo Alto are Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Fiji Airways.

Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,308
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,053
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $1,022
Air Canada
Air Canada
From $1,011

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Palo Alto?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Palo Alto are Hawaiian Airlines, Air Canada 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 11 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways to the United States. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
231 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
231 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
231 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
610 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
231 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,003 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
231 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,413 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
231 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,800 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
231 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

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, Hawaiian 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 $6,392, however they can be found for as little as $1,315.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Palo Alto depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Palo Alto, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does San Francisco have rental cars?

    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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