Palo Alto

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Flights to Palo Alto in 2025

Find the latest flights to Palo Alto in 2025, 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 March 28, 2025.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$387

Round-trip from

$220

One-way from

$118
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($69 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
From New York to San Francisco
One-way flight from New York to Palo Alto

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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 March 28, 2025.

Tue 7/17:59 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/56:00 amSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$219
Fri 5/28:08 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 46mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 5/71:52 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 37mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/27$220
Tue 4/2210:00 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/2612:11 amSFO - JFK
1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$222
Wed 4/236:59 amJFK - SFO
1 stop8h 46mFrontier
Mon 4/2810:07 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop8h 56mFrontier
Deal found 3/28$235
Mon 4/2111:30 amLGA - SFO
1 stop12h 56mFrontier
Fri 4/2511:38 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop13h 51mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$238
Thu 4/246:00 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 24mJetBlue
Tue 4/291:10 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 47mJetBlue
Deal found 3/27$238
Tue 4/299:30 amJFK - SFO
2 stops17h 29mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/35:45 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop9h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$247
Sun 4/206:05 amLGA - SFO
1 stop8h 02mDelta
Wed 4/236:00 amSFO - LGA
1 stop7h 39mDelta
Deal found 3/28$258
Sat 5/39:00 amEWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/179:10 pmSFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$259
Sat 4/267:29 pmEWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 36mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 5/39:27 pmSFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 32mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/27$262
Thu 4/179:00 amEWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 43mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/39:27 pmSFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$263
Sun 5/257:00 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 27mDelta
Wed 5/281:00 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 55mDelta
Deal found 3/27$264

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/1

7:59 pm-11:43 pm

Nonstop6h 44m

San Francisco

Sat 7/5

6:00 am-2:45 pm

Nonstop5h 45m

$219

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/2

8:08 pm-11:54 pm

Nonstop6h 46m

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

1:52 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop5h 37m

$220

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/22

10:00 am-1:34 pm

Nonstop6h 34m

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

12:11 am-11:56 am

1 stop8h 45m

$222

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/23

6:59 am-12:45 pm

1 stop8h 46m

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

10:07 pm-10:03 am

1 stop8h 56m

$235

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/24

6:00 am-9:24 am

Nonstop6h 24m

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

1:10 pm-9:57 pm

Nonstop5h 47m

$238

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 4/21

11:30 am-9:26 pm

1 stop12h 56m

San Francisco

Fri 4/25

11:38 pm-4:29 pm

1 stop13h 51m

$238

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/29

9:30 am-11:59 pm

2 stops17h 29m

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

5:45 pm-6:00 am

1 stop9h 15m

$247

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sun 4/20

6:05 am-11:07 am

1 stop8h 02m

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

6:00 am-4:39 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$258

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Sat 5/3

9:00 am-12:29 pm

Nonstop6h 29m

San Francisco

Sat 5/17

9:10 pm-5:59 am

Nonstop5h 49m

$259

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Sat 4/26

7:29 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop6h 36m

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

9:27 pm-5:59 am

Nonstop5h 32m

$262

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Best time to book a flight to Palo Alto

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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 March 21, 2025.

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 86 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 11 hours 0 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 June 23, 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Palo Alto should consider flying on Wednesday evenings, 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 Thursday (158 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Palo Alto?

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

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 March 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways, Southwest and Alaska Airlines to Palo Alto to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

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, Frontier 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 $1,877, however they can be found for as little as $48.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Palo Alto, Monterey Regional offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 55 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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