R10 808+ 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 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SFO
Jan 12 — Jan 191
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Palo Alto in 2025

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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 13 December 2025.

Sun 21/1219:45JNB - SFO
2 stops27h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/18:30SFO - JNB
1 stop24h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12R26 117
Sun 21/1223:59JNB - SFO
1 stop45h 51mKLM
Sat 3/113:55SFO - JNB
1 stop22h 10mKLM
Deal found 11/12R27 129
Mon 15/1222:00JNB - SFO
1 stop27h 00mBritish Airways
Wed 17/1216:21SFO - JNB
2 stops29h 14mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/12R32 979
Mon 15/1217:00JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 36mKenya Airways
Wed 17/1222:55SFO - JNB
2 stops30h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/12R35 373
Mon 15/1214:30JNB - SFO
3 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1216:15SFO - JNB
2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12R47 209
Thu 18/1217:00JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 36mKenya Airways
Mon 29/1222:55SFO - JNB
2 stops39h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/12R66 026
Thu 18/1223:10JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 46mDelta
Mon 29/1222:30SFO - JNB
1 stop34h 30mDelta
Deal found 11/12R66 329

Find flight deals to Palo Alto

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 13 December 2025.

Return from

R16 372

One-way from

R10 808

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 074
Delta
  • Delta
  • 22/1-5/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 62h 43m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 22/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Palo Alto
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R1 019 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 December 2025

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

21:30-14:40

1 stop27h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 5/2

11:02-8:35

2 stops35h 33m

R16 372

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

22:00-20:25

2 stops32h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 3/2

13:35-8:25

2 stops32h 50m

R16 506

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

22:00-21:42

2 stops33h 42m

San Francisco

Thu 19/2

6:00-19:00

1 stop27h 00m

R16 506

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

19:45-12:40

1 stop26h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

9:10-18:35

2 stops23h 25m

R16 759

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

23:15-23:12

2 stops32h 57m

San Francisco

Thu 21/5

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

R16 894

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

19:05-16:45

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

14:10-10:50

1 stop35h 40m

R17 097

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

19:35-18:45

1 stop33h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

21:56-10:25

2 stops27h 29m

R18 192

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

20:30-12:40

1 stop26h 10m

R10 808

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

17:00-19:17

2 stops35h 17m

R11 077

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

20:30-12:40

1 stop26h 10m

R11 263

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Deals found on 11/12

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Best time to book a flight to Palo Alto

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Palo Alto with our price prediction graph.
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 Johannesburg to Palo Alto. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.

The best time to book flights to Palo Alto is 10 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 27 hours 0 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 13 December 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.

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 758, however they can be found for as little as R4 758.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Palo Alto, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (24 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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