Palo Alto

$30+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Palo Alto, CA

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LAX — SFO
Nov 25 — Dec 21
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The best prices from Los Angeles to Palo Alto are usually found in October or September, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Palo Alto

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 20, 2024.

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Best time to find cheap flights, 19% potential price drop
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Mon 12/98:23 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mFrontier
Mon 12/91:50 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$43
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Tue 12/176:50 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mDelta
Wed 12/187:00 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Deal found 11/19$97
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Thu 12/510:08 amLAX - SFO
2 stops21h 06mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/107:00 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
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Fri 12/277:28 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/206:45 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
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Wed 12/1810:35 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/257:05 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$157
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Wed 12/1810:13 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 27mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/259:55 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
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Thu 12/196:45 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Thu 12/269:30 pmSFO - LAX
1 stop10h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 11/19$162

Find flights from Los Angeles to Palo Alto within your budget

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$162

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

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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to Palo Alto

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Los Angeles to Palo Alto including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 November 15, 2024.

Booking 64 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 $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 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 November 20, 2024.

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 November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Palo Alto flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings 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 November 20, 2024.

The most flights from LAX to P4L are scheduled on a Wednesday (152 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (43 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 20, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Frontier, Delta and American Airlines 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.
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No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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8.7

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No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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5,014 reviews

Food

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No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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 104 outbound flights to Palo Alto per day. 11 airlines have flights to Palo Alto from Los Angeles on a regular basis.

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

  • 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 $30. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Alaska Airlines, 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 Horizon Air (100%), EVA Air (94%) or ITA Airways (91%) 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 $550 for a flight from Los Angeles to Palo Alto. The cheapest flight overall is $29 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - San Francisco) is currently priced at $42.

  • 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 $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.

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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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$22Average$72FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$29Average$95FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$39Average$140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$45Average$189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$61Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$70Average$192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$75Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$91Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Avelo AirlinesCheapest$96Average$158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$98Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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