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$639+ Cheap flights to Palo Alto

— SFO
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Palo Alto in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Palo Alto

Wed 18/1108:00 -
1 stop25h 35m
Sat 28/1121:50 -
1 stop18h 45m
Deal found 8/9$1,170
Sun 4/1015:00 -
1 stop18h 40m
Sun 18/1023:10 -
1 stop29h 05m
Deal found 8/9$1,194
Tue 10/1116:05 -
1 stop18h 34m
Tue 17/1116:46 -
2 stops23h 54m
Deal found 6/9$1,516
Thu 12/1116:05 -
2 stops25h 07m
Tue 17/1115:38 -
2 stops25h 02m
Deal found 6/9$1,517
Sat 19/1216:05 -
2 stops18h 48m
Thu 31/1211:57 -
2 stops28h 43m
Deal found 7/9$1,519
Tue 10/1116:05 -
1 stop39h 23m
Mon 16/1122:06 -
2 stops42h 34m
Deal found 6/9$1,528
Thu 12/1116:05 -
2 stops37h 22m
Mon 16/1122:06 -
2 stops42h 34m
Deal found 6/9$1,529
Wed 11/1108:00 -
1 stop25h 35m
Tue 17/1116:46 -
2 stops23h 54m
Deal found 6/9$1,536
Wed 14/1007:00 -
1 stop26h 55m
Wed 21/1016:51 -
2 stops34h 04m
Deal found 6/9$1,540
Wed 11/1114:50 -
1 stop18h 45m
Mon 16/1122:06 -
2 stops42h 34m
Deal found 6/9$1,545
Sat 17/1015:00 -
1 stop18h 40m
Sun 18/1023:10 -
1 stop29h 05m
Deal found 11/9$1,555

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Return from

$1,170

One-way from

$639

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,691
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 18/11-28/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 20m total
  • Auckland to San Francisco
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 15/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 35m total
  • Auckland to Palo Alto
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($213 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average return price).
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AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/11

16:05-15:48

2 stops20h 43m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$797

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/10

16:15-11:02

2 stops38h 47m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$830

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sun 20/9

14:00-13:40

1 stop18h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$888

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/11

08:55-08:10

1 stop20h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$943

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/11

08:55-08:10

1 stop20h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$943

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Wed 7/10

16:05-18:50

2 stops22h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$957
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AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 14/9

13:50-07:05

Nonstop12h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,082

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Wed 21/10

19:50-11:55

Nonstop12h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 28/10

23:35-00:50

1 stop29h 15m

$1,871

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/10

16:05-19:03

2 stops22h 58m

San Francisco

Sat 28/11

16:15-14:05

2 stops24h 50m

$1,909

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Fri 23/10

19:50-11:55

Nonstop12h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 30/10

23:35-17:45

1 stop22h 10m

$1,930

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Palo Alto

How long is the flight to Palo Alto?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Palo Alto takes 12 hours 5 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 Thursday, 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, Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways.

Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,332
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $1,040
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,019
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $1,049

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Palo Alto?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Palo Alto are Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and American 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Palo Alto

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
8.0
Very Good
259 reviews
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Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 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
259 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
259 reviews
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Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 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
669 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
259 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 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
1,092 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
259 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 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
10,202 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
259 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 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
11,612 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
259 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 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, 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 $1,072, however they can be found for as little as $1,072.

  • 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 5 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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