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$109+ Cheap flights to Palo Alto

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— SFO
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Mon 3/30
Mon 4/6
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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 February 28, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 4/2310:00 pm
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 34m
Frontier
Mon 4/2711:16 pm
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop19h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 2/26$219
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Thu 4/237:05 am
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 20m
United Airlines
Mon 4/2711:55 pm
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/24$219
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/106:47 pm
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/1511:00 pm
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/27$219
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
Wed 4/155:59 am
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/2110:00 pm
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/25$220
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 4/233:45 pm
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 37m
JetBlue
Wed 4/292:45 pm
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 44m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/26$220
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/176:10 am
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop16h 04m
Frontier
Tue 3/2410:38 pm
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop14h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 2/24$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Wed 4/155:59 am
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop14h 35m
Frontier
Sat 4/186:00 am
SFO
-
EWR
2 stops16h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 2/27$221
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
Wed 3/256:00 am
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop16h 14m
Frontier
Wed 4/110:23 pm
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 2/25$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Sat 4/186:00 am
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop14h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/256:29 pm
SFO
-
LGA
2 stops14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/26$222
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/86:35 am
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop9h 03m
American Airlines
Tue 4/1411:59 pm
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop8h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/24$222
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Wed 3/2510:00 am
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop12h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/18:00 am
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/25$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Wed 5/132:55 pm
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop20h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/1710:38 pm
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop23h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/27$223

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 February 28, 2026.

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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 February 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Palo Alto that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/7

3:55 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop10h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

11:50 am-11:00 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$236

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 4/24

1:59 pm-8:24 pm

1 stop9h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

6:08 am-7:22 pm

1 stop10h 14m

$239

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Tue 3/17

8:10 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop6h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 4/1

6:00 am-2:37 pm

Nonstop5h 37m

$251

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Thu 4/23

3:30 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop11h 14m

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

9:00 am-11:29 pm

1 stop11h 29m

$261

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/12

7:20 pm-12:50 am

1 stop8h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 5/15

12:45 am-11:18 am

1 stop7h 33m

$269

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Tue 5/5

7:00 am-10:19 am

Nonstop6h 19m

San Francisco

Tue 5/12

4:10 pm-12:56 am

Nonstop5h 46m

$297

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Tue 4/28

4:00 pm-7:18 pm

Nonstop6h 18m

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

1:00 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

$297

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/14

6:00 am-10:25 am

1 stop7h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 4/17

10:55 pm-8:47 am

1 stop6h 52m

$302

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/7

4:46 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop9h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

7:15 am-6:03 am

1 stop19h 48m

$303

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/18

1:00 pm-4:43 pm

Nonstop6h 43m

San Francisco

Mon 3/23

8:59 pm-4:28 pm

1 stop16h 29m

$303

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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 round-trip flight from New York to Palo Alto. Price data was last updated on February 20, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight to Palo Alto may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 77 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Palo Alto?

On average, a flight from New York to Palo Alto takes 8 hours 4 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.

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 Saturday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Palo Alto

The most flights from New York to Palo Alto are scheduled on a Friday (133 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (76 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 $57
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $107
Delta
Delta
From $79
Frontier
Frontier
From $27

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Palo Alto?

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

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).

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 February 28, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United 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
8.0
Very good
11,967 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,967 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,967 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,244 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,967 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,362 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,967 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,367 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,967 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,895 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,967 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

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, Spirit 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 $62, however they can be found for as little as $45.

  • 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 54 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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