$59+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Palo Alto, CA
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Palo Alto
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Palo Alto (P4L). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 18, 2024.
Popular in | March |
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Cheapest in | April |
Round-trip from | $126 (Cheapflightsfares) |
One-way from | $59 (Trip.com) |
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Palo AltoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Palo Alto. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 18, 2024.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Palo Alto. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 18, 2024.
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Find flights from Chicago to Palo Alto within your budget
Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Palo Alto that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,669,981 searches. Data last updated November 18, 2024.
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ChicagoSan Francisco
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Fri 3/7
6:48 pm-8:13 am
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Mon 3/10
7:42 pm-8:21 pm
1 stop22h 39m
ChicagoSan Francisco
ORD - SFO
ORDSFO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 12/9
8:25 pm-2:18 pm
1 stop19h 53m
San Francisco
Thu 12/12
10:40 am-4:59 pm
Nonstop4h 19m
ChicagoSan Francisco
ORD - SFO
ORDSFO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 12/10
10:32 am-3:20 pm
1 stop6h 48m
San Francisco
Wed 12/11
11:45 pm-5:57 am
Nonstop4h 12m
ChicagoSan Francisco
MDW - SFO
MDWSFO
Chicago Midway
Thu 12/12
12:43 pm-6:00 pm
1 stop7h 17m
San Francisco
Mon 1/6
11:47 pm-4:14 pm
1 stop14h 27m
ChicagoSan Francisco
ORD - SFO
ORDSFO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 12/16
5:59 pm-8:58 pm
Nonstop4h 59m
San Francisco
Wed 1/1
7:55 pm-5:30 am
1 stop7h 35m
ChicagoSan Francisco
ORD - SFO
ORDSFO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 4/9
8:20 pm-11:08 pm
Nonstop4h 48m
San Francisco
Wed 4/16
11:45 pm-6:03 am
Nonstop4h 18m
ChicagoSan Francisco
ORD - SFO
ORDSFO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 12/17
11:33 am-5:13 pm
1 stop7h 40m
San Francisco
Tue 12/24
11:59 pm-9:03 am
1 stop7h 04m
ChicagoSan Francisco
MDW - SFO
MDWSFO
Chicago Midway
Sat 12/14
9:30 am-2:58 pm
1 stop7h 28m
San Francisco
Tue 1/7
6:00 am-4:21 pm
1 stop8h 21m
ChicagoSan Francisco
ORD - SFO
ORDSFO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 1/11
6:15 am-1:24 pm
1 stop9h 09m
San Francisco
Sat 1/18
1:40 pm-9:27 pm
1 stop5h 47m
ChicagoSan Francisco
MDW - SFO
MDWSFO
Chicago Midway
Tue 12/10
4:50 pm-7:30 pm
Nonstop4h 40m
San Francisco
Thu 12/12
7:55 am-6:40 pm
1 stop8h 45m
Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Palo Alto
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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Palo Alto
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Palo Alto including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Palo Alto?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Palo Alto. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Palo Alto, you should look to book at least 88 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Palo Alto?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Palo Alto (average of $276). Flying from Chicago to Palo Alto in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to P4L?
Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Palo Alto. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 18, 2024.
When flying from Chicago to Palo Alto, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Palo Alto?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Palo Alto. Price data was last updated on November 10, 2024.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Palo Alto flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Palo Alto
Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Palo Alto. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated November 18, 2024.
The most flights from CHI to P4L are scheduled on a Monday (72 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (41 on average).
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 November 18, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Frontier, American Airlines and United Airlines from Chicago to Palo Alto. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
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My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
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My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
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My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
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My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
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Top 7 airlines flying from Chicago to Palo Alto
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$87 | Average$207 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$133 | Average$246 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$138 | Average$351 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$169 | Average$447 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$174 | Average$376 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$179 | Average$386 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$228 | Average$418 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |