$586+ Cheap flights to Palo Alto

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— 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.

Fri 6/314:50
AKL
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SFO
1 stop18h 35m
Fiji Airways
Fri 13/323:05
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 26/1$1,121
Wed 28/114:50
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 35m
Fiji Airways
Wed 4/222:05
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 25/1$1,125
Fri 13/314:50
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 35m
Fiji Airways
Fri 20/323:05
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 27/1$1,133
Wed 11/314:50
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 35m
Fiji Airways
Wed 18/323:05
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 25/1$1,166
Sun 15/1108:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop25h 25m
Fiji Airways
Fri 20/1122:05
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop29h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 24/1$1,168
Sun 1/314:50
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 35m
Fiji Airways
Sun 15/323:05
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 27/1$1,178
Wed 11/214:50
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 35m
Fiji Airways
Sun 22/222:05
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 26/1$1,203
Sun 21/614:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sat 4/722:35
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop29h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 26/1$1,212
Wed 24/614:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 25m
Fiji Airways
Wed 8/723:25
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 26/1$1,237
Fri 13/208:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop25h 25m
Fiji Airways
Fri 20/222:05
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 26/1$1,267
Fri 19/614:00
AKL
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SFO
1 stop18h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sat 4/722:35
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop19h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 26/1$1,295

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 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 28 January 2026.

Return from

$1,121

One-way from

$586

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,615
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 6/3-13/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 05m total
  • Auckland to San Francisco
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 8/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 25m total
  • Auckland to Palo Alto
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($127 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in January 2026

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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sat 20/6

07:00-13:50

1 stop25h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 1/7

23:25-12:40

1 stop18h 15m

$1,295

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Fri 19/6

14:00-13:25

1 stop18h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 4/7

22:35-12:40

1 stop19h 05m

$1,295

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sun 21/6

14:00-13:25

1 stop18h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 8/7

23:25-14:25

1 stop20h 00m

$1,295

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/3

23:30-19:40

1 stop16h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 19/3

18:01-21:20

2 stops31h 19m

$1,417

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/2

23:30-19:00

1 stop16h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 20/2

07:00-21:20

1 stop17h 20m

$1,450

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/2

23:30-19:31

1 stop17h 01m

San Francisco

Fri 20/2

07:00-21:20

1 stop17h 20m

$1,450

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/2

23:30-19:00

1 stop16h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 18/2

07:00-21:20

1 stop17h 20m

$1,450

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/2

23:30-19:59

2 stops17h 29m

San Francisco

Thu 19/2

18:33-21:20

1 stop29h 47m

$1,458

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/2

13:20-23:14

2 stops30h 54m

San Francisco

Sun 22/2

06:20-09:55

1 stop30h 35m

$1,460

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/2

23:30-19:00

1 stop16h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 22/2

18:33-21:20

1 stop29h 47m

$1,472

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 27/1

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Best time to book a flight to Palo Alto

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Estimated return price
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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 23 January 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 Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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 28 January 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.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

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, 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 $6,316, however they can be found for as little as $1,313.

  • 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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