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R10 278+ Cheap flights to Palo Alto

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— SFO
Mar 9 — Mar 161
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 7 February 2026.

Tue 3/319:10
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 18/319:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/2R14 005
Tue 24/319:10
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 31/318:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2R14 199
Mon 23/319:05
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 30/318:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/2R14 651
Sun 22/319:05
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 29/318:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/2R14 748
Mon 18/519:25
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop27h 25m
American Airlines
Wed 26/815:21
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops30h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/2R15 086
Tue 3/322:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops30h 30m
American Airlines
Wed 18/316:59
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops29h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/2R15 103
Sat 21/319:10
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 28/318:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/2R15 199
Mon 18/518:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 26/818:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/2R15 280
Mon 16/219:45
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 55m
United Airlines
Sat 28/26:50
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops25h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/2R15 603
Mon 16/222:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 40m
Delta
Sat 28/213:40
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops33h 10m
Delta
Deal found 7/2R15 813

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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 7 February 2026.

Return from

R14 005

One-way from

R10 278

Popular in

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Cheapest in

May

Average price

R16 006
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 3/3-18/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Palo Alto
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R801 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

19:10-16:45

1 stop31h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

19:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

R14 005

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

19:10-17:45

1 stop31h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 31/3

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

R14 199

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

19:25-13:50

1 stop27h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 26/8

15:21-7:00

2 stops30h 39m

R15 086

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

20:25-21:25

1 stop34h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 26/8

12:20-8:50

2 stops35h 30m

R15 861

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

22:00-18:19

2 stops29h 19m

San Francisco

Tue 31/3

23:35-19:40

1 stop35h 05m

R15 942

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

22:00-23:59

2 stops34h 59m

San Francisco

Mon 30/3

8:00-19:40

1 stop26h 40m

R15 958

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

18:00-16:40

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

R16 313

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

17:00-19:14

3 stops59h 14m

R10 762

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

18:00-16:40

1 stop31h 40m

R11 020

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

18:00-16:40

1 stop31h 40m

R11 020

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Best time to book a flight to Palo Alto

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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 30 January 2026.

The best time to book flights to Palo Alto is 85 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 25 hours 50 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 R14 926
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R14 705
British Airways
British Airways
From R16 240
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R14 960

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Palo Alto?

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

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 7 February 2026.
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.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 245 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 209 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 719 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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, United 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 R3 412, however they can be found for as little as R1 049.

  • 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 5 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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