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R11 308+ Cheap flights to Palo Alto

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— SFO
Aug 26 — Sep 21
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 27 July 2026.

Wed 9/920:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 19m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 16/911:33
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop23h 07m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 26/7R16 426
Mon 7/920:15
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop28h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 20/96:00
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 24/7R16 728
Mon 7/920:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops35h 06m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 14/96:00
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 25/7R16 794
Mon 14/922:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop23h 44m
United Airlines
Mon 21/95:00
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops28h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/7R16 978
Mon 27/722:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop23h 14m
United Airlines
Mon 3/823:59
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/7R17 179
Mon 7/914:05
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop32h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 14/915:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/7R17 681

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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 27 July 2026.

Return from

R16 426

One-way from

R11 308

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R20 357
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 9/9-16/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 26m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 26/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Palo Alto
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R1 203 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R376 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

20:15-15:45

1 stop28h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 14/9

11:33-19:40

1 stop23h 07m

R16 711

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

22:00-12:44

1 stop23h 44m

San Francisco

Mon 21/9

5:00-18:30

2 stops28h 30m

R16 978

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/1

19:35-17:24

2 stops31h 49m

San Francisco

Mon 25/1

21:23-10:25

2 stops27h 02m

R17 464

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

20:15-19:36

2 stops32h 21m

San Francisco

Sat 10/10

16:50-10:25

2 stops32h 35m

R17 798

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

20:15-21:34

2 stops34h 19m

San Francisco

Thu 12/11

13:00-8:20

2 stops33h 20m

R17 832

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/9

15:05-11:22

2 stops29h 17m

San Francisco

Sat 10/10

7:00-18:30

1 stop26h 30m

R18 133

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/12

19:20-14:50

2 stops29h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 27/1

13:50-22:00

1 stop22h 10m

R18 216
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/10

18:50-17:30

1 stop31h 40m

R13 850

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

18:50-17:30

1 stop31h 40m

R13 850

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

18:50-17:30

1 stop31h 40m

R14 185

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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 Virgin Atlantic, Qatar Airways and KLM.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R17 783
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R15 364
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R16 042
KLM
KLM
From R16 118

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

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 27 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andTurkish 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
1 550 reviews
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Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 550 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 550 reviews
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Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
695 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 550 reviews
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Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 452 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 550 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 743 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 550 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 130 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 550 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

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 R7 223, however they can be found for as little as R3 003.

  • 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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