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R11 459+ Cheap flights to Palo Alto

— SFO
Oct 9 — Oct 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Palo Alto in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Palo Alto

Mon 7/920:15 -
1 stop28h 40m
Sun 20/911:33 -
1 stop23h 07m
Deal found 5/9R16 292
Tue 6/1020:15 -
1 stop28h 40m
Mon 12/106:00 -
1 stop28h 40m
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Wed 21/1018:00 -
1 stop31h 40m
Wed 28/1019:35 -
1 stop41h 50m
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Tue 20/1022:00 -
2 stops33h 51m
Tue 27/1018:42 -
2 stops38h 53m
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Thu 8/1020:15 -
1 stop28h 40m
Sun 1/1112:05 -
2 stops34h 15m
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Fri 25/920:15 -
1 stop28h 40m
Sun 14/310:31 -
2 stops36h 49m
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Sun 20/1221:40 -
1 stop27h 10m
Thu 13/513:00 -
2 stops35h 15m
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Fri 9/1020:15 -
2 stops36h 41m
Sun 1/1112:05 -
2 stops34h 15m
Deal found 4/9R17 252

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R11 459

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R17 829
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 25/9-14/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
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16/11-31/12
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  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Palo Alto
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R1 192 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R392 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgSan Francisco

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

0:20-16:30

1 stop26h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 363

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

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Fri 20/11

18:50-16:30

1 stop31h 40m

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Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 363

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/12

17:45-12:40

2 stops28h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 396

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

22:00-22:51

2 stops33h 51m

San Francisco

Tue 27/10

16:30-18:35

1 stop41h 05m

R16 612

JohannesburgSan Francisco

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/1

22:00-16:53

1 stop28h 53m

San Francisco

Wed 10/3

10:20-18:35

1 stop22h 15m

R16 676

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/10

20:15-23:56

2 stops36h 41m

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

12:05-8:20

2 stops34h 15m

R17 252

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/12

20:30-23:59

3 stops37h 29m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R17 829

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/1

19:35-14:55

1 stop29h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 25/1

22:25-10:25

2 stops26h 00m

R18 325

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

20:25-17:55

3 stops54h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R33 561

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/1

0:20-22:56

3 stops56h 36m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R44 587

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Palo Alto

How long is the flight to Palo Alto?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Palo Alto takes 27 hours 10 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.

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

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Palo Alto are Qatar Airways, Virgin Atlantic and KLM.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R17 014
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 390
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R14 722
KLM
KLM
From R15 421

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Palo Alto?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Palo Alto are Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic 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

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Turkish Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic 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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 573 reviews
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Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 573 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 573 reviews
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Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 475 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 573 reviews
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Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
694 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 573 reviews
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Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 734 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 573 reviews
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Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 211 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 573 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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, Turkish 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 R6 667, however they can be found for as little as R6 502.

  • 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 (27 hours 10 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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