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R11 228+ Cheap flights to Palo Alto

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— SFO
May 28 — Jun 41
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 April 2026.

Wed 10/612:40
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop35h 45m
Qatar Airways
Wed 17/615:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/4R18 063
Tue 5/522:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 23m
United Airlines
Tue 12/56:00
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop27h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/4R18 146
Tue 5/522:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop27h 41m
United Airlines
Wed 13/510:20
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop23h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/4R18 228
Sun 30/812:40
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Tue 15/1215:00
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/4R19 004
Mon 27/721:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 44m
British Airways
Sun 6/911:52
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops36h 33m
British Airways
Deal found 25/4R19 434
Tue 5/522:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop28h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/523:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R19 780
Wed 10/621:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops27h 35m
British Airways
Wed 17/617:40
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops30h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 26/4R19 896
Mon 27/721:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops36h 44m
British Airways
Mon 7/911:52
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops36h 33m
British Airways
Deal found 25/4R20 011
Tue 28/720:25
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops33h 26m
Delta
Sat 5/913:05
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops36h 20m
Delta
Deal found 27/4R20 110

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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 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 28 April 2026.

Return from

R17 601

One-way from

R11 228

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R21 762
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/6-19/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Palo Alto
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R363 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/7

20:25-20:51

2 stops33h 26m

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

13:05-10:25

2 stops36h 20m

R20 110

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

18:50-12:50

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 8/6

22:30-10:20

1 stop26h 50m

R20 854

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/9

20:25-22:52

2 stops35h 27m

San Francisco

Sat 19/9

13:35-10:25

2 stops35h 50m

R21 844
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

23:15-19:20

2 stops29h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 28/5

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

R22 356

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

21:15-20:47

2 stops32h 32m

San Francisco

Tue 8/9

19:30-9:25

1 stop28h 55m

R22 703

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

13:30-14:00

1 stop33h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 15/5

16:05-5:30

1 stop28h 25m

R24 618

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

20:55-13:35

1 stop25h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 28/7

15:55-4:00

1 stop27h 05m

R24 734

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/7

19:25-22:14

2 stops35h 49m

San Francisco

Wed 2/9

10:24-7:00

2 stops35h 36m

R24 767

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/7

21:15-19:09

2 stops30h 54m

San Francisco

Sun 6/9

16:35-9:25

1 stop31h 50m

R24 882
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

20:55-19:25

2 stops31h 30m

R15 124

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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 33 hours 26 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 Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and Turkish Airlines.

Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R15 274
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 749
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R15 062
British Airways
British Airways
From R16 618

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Palo Alto?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Palo Alto are Turkish Airlines, SWISS and American 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 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Turkish Airlines, 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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 510 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,8
Good
1 510 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 510 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 343 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 510 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 678 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 510 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
688 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 510 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 931 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 510 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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 878, however they can be found for as little as R6 708.

  • 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 (27 hours 15 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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