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$165+ Cheap flights to Palo Alto

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Flights to Palo Alto in 2026

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 July 7, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/54:10 pm
LGA
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SFO
1 stop8h 55m
Southwest
Wed 8/125:40 am
SFO
-
LGA
2 stops11h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 7/7$322
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/255:25 pm
JFK
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SFO
1 stop10h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/3110:35 pm
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop10h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$322
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/212:34 pm
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 00m
United Airlines
Sat 9/512:35 am
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop7h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/6$323
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/205:29 pm
JFK
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SFO
1 stop8h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/2710:35 pm
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop10h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4$323
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/210:55 am
LGA
-
SFO
2 stops10h 20m
Southwest
Wed 9/911:50 am
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/3$324
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/37:59 pm
JFK
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SFO
Nonstop6h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/89:00 am
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop18h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$324
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/196:00 pm
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 57m
Delta
Tue 10/2710:30 pm
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop8h 12m
Delta
Deal found 7/5$325
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/36:00 am
JFK
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SFO
Nonstop6h 15m
JetBlue
Sat 9/128:25 pm
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 38m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/3$325
This HOPEGOO deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure HOPEGOO is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/66:29 am
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop15h 44m
Frontier
Tue 8/1110:18 pm
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop14h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 7/7$326
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/189:30 am
JFK
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SFO
Nonstop6h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/2510:35 pm
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop10h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$326
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/177:29 pm
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 21m
United Airlines
Fri 8/2111:30 pm
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop7h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/6$327
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/251:00 pm
JFK
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SFO
1 stop9h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/13:19 pm
SFO
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JFK
1 stop11h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$327

Find flight deals to Palo Alto

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 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on July 7, 2026.

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Average price

$463

Round-trip from

$322

One-way from

$165
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Locate flights to Palo Alto that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on July 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Palo Alto that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/13

11:30 am-8:11 pm

1 stop11h 41m

San Francisco

Sun 11/15

6:59 pm-7:25 am

1 stop9h 26m

$328

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 8/22

6:00 am-10:45 am

1 stop7h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

7:00 am-8:55 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$333

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 8/28

6:30 am-2:10 pm

1 stop10h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 9/6

8:20 am-10:30 pm

2 stops11h 10m

$333

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/19

9:55 am-4:37 pm

1 stop9h 42m

San Francisco

Mon 9/21

8:23 am-6:01 am

1 stop18h 38m

$337

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 8/26

7:25 am-2:40 pm

2 stops10h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

6:15 pm-8:10 am

2 stops10h 55m

$338

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 8/14

6:10 am-5:55 pm

2 stops14h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 8/16

11:40 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$339

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/11

6:55 am-5:20 pm

1 stop13h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 8/18

11:05 pm-9:40 am

1 stop7h 35m

$343

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/3

4:46 pm-8:14 pm

Nonstop6h 28m

San Francisco

Tue 10/13

9:40 am-10:29 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$347

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 10/17

6:15 am-1:35 pm

1 stop10h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 10/23

6:00 am-5:05 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$353

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/10

5:29 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop8h 59m

San Francisco

Sun 9/13

5:19 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop19h 21m

$357

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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 New York to Palo Alto takes 11 hours 44 minutes. Flights to Palo Alto from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Palo Alto

The most flights from New York to Palo Alto are scheduled on a Tuesday (154 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (77 on average).

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

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Palo Alto are United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $91
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $107
Delta
Delta
From $78
Frontier
Frontier
From $38

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Palo Alto?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Palo Alto are Alaska Airlines, Frontier and JetBlue.

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 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Palo Alto when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

When is the cheapest time to fly to Palo Alto?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Palo Alto. Price data was last updated on August 3, 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Palo Alto should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 July 7, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines,Delta, andUnited Airlines to the United States. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,631 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

James Cezar,Jan 2023

JFK - SFO

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,631 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,631 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

James Cezar,Jan 2023

JFK - SFO

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible
Delta
7.8
Good
8,450 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,631 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

James Cezar,Jan 2023

JFK - SFO

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,945 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,631 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

James Cezar,Jan 2023

JFK - SFO

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,783 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,631 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

James Cezar,Jan 2023

JFK - SFO

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible
JetBlue
7.1
Good
3,009 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,631 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

James Cezar,Jan 2023

JFK - SFO

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

FAQs about flying to Palo Alto

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Palo Alto if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers 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, Hawaiian Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Palo Alto.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Palo Alto?

    A round-trip flight to Palo Alto will typically cost around $1,383, however they can be found for as little as $58.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Palo Alto, Sacramento Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 52 minutes).

  • Does San Francisco have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at San Francisco can take advantage of the rental car 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 (1.0 mi away from San Francisco).

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