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$39+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Palo Alto, CA

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LAX — SFO
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Palo Alto
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Palo Alto. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/286:55 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mFrontier
Thu 5/82:18 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 37mFrontier
Deal found 3/25$78
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/306:30 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mDelta
Sat 8/301:00 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 33mDelta
Deal found 3/26$117
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 4/187:55 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 26mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/222:20 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$123
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/235:15 amLAX - SFO
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Wed 4/307:25 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 3/26$137
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 4/197:10 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 4/216:00 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/27$142
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 4/197:10 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mAlaska Airlines
Sat 4/1910:45 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$146
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Thu 6/265:40 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 22mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/309:15 amSFO - LAX
1 stop5h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$204

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Palo Alto that are best for you.

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Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Mon 4/28

6:55 pm-8:37 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

2:18 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$78

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 4/26

6:30 am-7:52 am

Nonstop1h 22m

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

1:40 pm-3:05 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$117

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Fri 4/18

7:55 pm-9:21 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

2:20 pm-3:59 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$123

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 4/23

5:15 am-11:50 am

1 stop6h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 4/30

7:25 am-8:50 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$137

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 4/19

7:10 am-8:44 am

Nonstop1h 34m

San Francisco

Sat 4/19

10:45 am-12:22 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$146

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 4/1

10:40 pm-12:16 am

Nonstop1h 36m

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

6:10 pm-7:42 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$194

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sun 4/6

7:10 am-8:44 am

Nonstop1h 34m

San Francisco

Sun 4/6

8:06 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$195

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Fri 4/25

6:55 pm-8:37 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$39

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 4/9

6:19 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$51

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 4/23

6:40 pm-7:58 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

$69

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Palo Alto

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Palo Alto

How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Palo Alto?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Palo Alto. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Booking 35 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to Palo Alto. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Palo Alto?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Palo Alto (average of $276). Flying from Los Angeles to Palo Alto in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 LAX to P4L?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 March 28, 2025.

When flying from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Palo Alto?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Palo Alto. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Palo Alto flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Palo Alto

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 March 28, 2025.

The most flights from LAX to P4L are scheduled on a Friday (168 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (55 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 March 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Los Angeles to Palo Alto 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,336 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Palo Alto. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to Palo Alto?

    For a flight from Los Angeles to Palo Alto, you will be flying from Los Angeles. Los Angeles (LAX) is just 9.4 mi from the center of the city. Los Angeles is the only Los Angeles airport and it handles 95 outbound flights to Palo Alto per day. 12 airlines have flights to Palo Alto from Los Angeles on a regular basis.

  • How popular is this Los Angeles to Palo Alto flight route?

    Flights from Los Angeles to Palo Alto have been viewed 477 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Palo Alto one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $48. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Los Angeles to Palo Alto for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to Palo Alto?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Los Angeles to Palo Alto consider choosing Aer Lingus (92%), Gulf Air (89%) or Qantas Airways (89%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Palo Alto?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,138 for a flight from Los Angeles to Palo Alto. The cheapest flight overall is $46 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - San Francisco) is currently priced at $96.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Palo Alto that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Palo Alto flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Palo Alto?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Palo Alto.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Palo Alto?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to Palo Alto by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Palo Alto?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Palo Alto (average of $276). Flying from Los Angeles to Palo Alto in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Palo Alto

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles to Palo Alto. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$22Average$72FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$29Average$90FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$45Average$131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$58Average$233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$68Average$174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Avelo AirlinesCheapest$69Average$158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$76Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$78Average$129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$97Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$100Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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