R11 232+ Cheap flights to Palo Alto

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— SFO
Nov 27 — Dec 41
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Thu 20/1122:00JNB - SFO
2 stops32h 56mAmerican Airlines
Mon 24/1115:30SFO - JNB
2 stops32h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/10R16 616
Tue 25/1119:35JNB - SFO
2 stops31h 46mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/1214:43SFO - JNB
2 stops30h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/10R16 754
Wed 17/1222:00JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mDelta
Thu 22/116:30SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 05mDelta
Deal found 28/10R16 771
Mon 15/1222:00JNB - SFO
2 stops35h 13mDelta
Mon 19/116:30SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 05mDelta
Deal found 27/10R16 788
Mon 15/1222:00JNB - SFO
2 stops32h 28mDelta
Wed 14/116:30SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 05mDelta
Deal found 28/10R16 805
Wed 17/1222:00JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mDelta
Tue 20/116:30SFO - JNB
1 stop29h 55mDelta
Deal found 27/10R16 823
Tue 25/1122:00JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mDelta
Tue 2/1216:30SFO - JNB
2 stops33h 40mDelta
Deal found 28/10R16 857
Mon 15/1222:00JNB - SFO
2 stops34h 31mDelta
Tue 20/116:30SFO - JNB
1 stop29h 55mDelta
Deal found 28/10R16 874
Mon 24/1122:00JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mDelta
Mon 8/1213:55SFO - JNB
1 stop22h 10mDelta
Deal found 28/10R16 891
Sun 14/1222:00JNB - SFO
2 stops35h 20mDelta
Tue 20/116:30SFO - JNB
1 stop29h 55mDelta
Deal found 27/10R16 926
Mon 15/1222:00JNB - SFO
2 stops34h 31mDelta
Mon 12/10:47SFO - JNB
2 stops35h 18mDelta
Deal found 27/10R16 977

Flights to Palo Alto in 2025

Find the latest flights to Palo Alto in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 28 October 2025.

Return from

R16 616

One-way from

R11 232

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 597
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 20/11-24/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 51m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Palo Alto
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R898 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R173 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in October 2025

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/12

22:00-18:56

2 stops30h 56m

San Francisco

Sun 18/1

12:15-8:35

2 stops34h 20m

R16 788

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

22:00-23:13

2 stops35h 13m

San Francisco

Tue 13/1

16:30-8:25

1 stop29h 55m

R16 788

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

22:00-23:13

2 stops35h 13m

San Francisco

Mon 19/1

16:30-8:35

1 stop30h 05m

R16 788

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/12

22:00-14:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 16/1

16:30-8:40

1 stop30h 10m

R16 823

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/12

22:00-14:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 17/1

16:30-8:50

1 stop30h 20m

R16 823

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/12

22:00-14:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 20/1

13:20-8:25

2 stops33h 05m

R16 823

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/12

22:00-14:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 18/1

16:30-8:35

1 stop30h 05m

R16 823

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

22:00-14:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

0:30-22:05

2 stops35h 35m

R16 891

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

22:00-18:16

2 stops30h 16m

San Francisco

Sat 17/1

13:00-8:50

2 stops33h 50m

R16 926

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/11

13:45-12:40

1 stop32h 55m

R11 232

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Best time to book a flight to Palo Alto

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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 Johannesburg to Palo Alto. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.

The best time to book flights to Palo Alto is 44 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Palo Alto?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Palo Alto takes 26 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Palo Alto from other popular cities in South Africa 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 Johannesburg to Palo Alto. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Palo Alto should consider flying on Sunday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Palo Alto?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Palo Alto are SWISS, United Airlines and Turkish Airlines.

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 October 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines 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.

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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, SWISS 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 R4 854, however they can be found for as little as R4 854.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Palo Alto, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (26 hours 40 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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