Cheap flights To Palo Alto (SJC) from $28

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Cheap Flights to Palo Alto from $28 One Way, $56 Round Trip

Prices found within past 7 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13
SAN
San Diego Intl.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$56 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$56
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 6 from San Diego Intl. to San Francisco Intl., returning Tue, Oct 13, priced at $56 found 1 day ago
Sat, Jul 4 - Sat, Jul 11
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$58 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$58
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jul 4 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sat, Jul 11, priced at $58 found 2 days ago
Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$66 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$66
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 15 from Los Angeles Intl. to San Francisco Intl., returning Thu, Oct 22, priced at $66 found 9 hours ago
Tue, Jun 23 - Tue, Jul 7
SAN
San Diego Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$120 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$120
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jun 23 from San Diego Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, Jul 7, priced at $120 found 6 days ago
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 26
PDX
Portland Intl.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$136 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$136
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Wed, Aug 12 from Portland Intl. to San Francisco Intl., returning Wed, Aug 26, priced at $136 found 2 days ago
Sat, Aug 22 - Wed, Aug 26
SAN
San Diego Intl.
OAK
Oakland Intl.
$137 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$137
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 22 from San Diego Intl. to Oakland Intl., returning Wed, Aug 26, priced at $137 found 17 hours ago
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 19
PDX
Portland Intl.
OAK
Oakland Intl.
$137 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$137
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 12 from Portland Intl. to Oakland Intl., returning Wed, Aug 19, priced at $137 found 7 hours ago
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 16
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$137 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$137
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 2 from Los Angeles Intl. to San Francisco Intl., returning Wed, Sep 16, priced at $137 found 1 hour ago
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 16
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$137 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$137
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Sep 2 from Los Angeles Intl. to San Francisco Intl., returning Wed, Sep 16, priced at $137 found 1 hour ago
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 16
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$137 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$137
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Sep 2 from Los Angeles Intl. to San Francisco Intl., returning Wed, Sep 16, priced at $137 found 1 hour ago

Palo Alto Flight Information

Traveling To
Palo Alto
Destination Airport IATA Code
SJC
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines
Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United, Alaska Airlines, Delta, American Airlines
Flight Price
$56
Earliest Departing Flight
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Palo Alto economy flight packages

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The Grove Inn
3.0-star property

The Grove Inn

Jul 9 - Jul 12

3 night stay

Denver (DEN) to San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,050, price is now $708 per person
$708
per person
found 1 day ago
The Huntington Hotel
5.0-star property

The Huntington Hotel

Jun 20 - Jun 25

5 night stay

Dallas (DAL) to San Francisco (SFO)

Southwest Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $3,077, price is now $2,086 per person
$2,086
per person
found 5 hours ago
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
5.0-star property

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Jul 1 - Jul 6

5 night stay

Denver (DEN) to San Jose (SJC)

Southwest Airlines • Coach

San Jose (SJC) to Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,465, price is now $1,047 per person
$1,047
per person
found 1 day ago
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Palo Alto premium economy flight packages

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The Stevenson Monterey
2.5-star property

The Stevenson Monterey

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,017 reviews)

Jun 30 - Jul 5

5 night stay

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
Price was $1,292, price is now $1,041 per person
$1,041
per person
found 11 hours ago
We stayed here for a quick overnight stop based on other reviews. The staff was so friendly and the room was clean and comfortable. Rooms are tiny and the bathroom was very small but fine for a short stay. You do hear a lot of street noise but with the window closed and air on you can’t hear anything. It is located on the edge of town next to a gas station and across from a Dennys but those were not a deterrent for us. It’s a quick drive to the Wharf. Great price too!

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
4.5-star property

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,633 reviews)

Jun 30 - Jul 5

5 night stay

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
Price was $1,762, price is now $1,400 per person
$1,400
per person
found 11 hours ago
Rooms are pretty dated. Most of them don’t even have a scenic view. The in room coffee/tea set up leaves a lot to be desired.

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

Stage Coach Lodge
2.5-star property

Stage Coach Lodge

9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)

Jun 30 - Jul 5

5 night stay

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
Price was $1,404, price is now $1,168 per person
$1,168
per person
found 11 hours ago
Clean room. Comfy bed. Hot water for showers. Easy walk to beach and Fisherman’s Wharf. Convenient parking. Definitely stay here again

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025

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Palo Alto business class flight packages

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1 Hotel San Francisco
5.0-star property

1 Hotel San Francisco

9.2/10 Wonderful! (543 reviews)

Jul 1 - Jul 5

4 night stay

New York (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO)

JetBlue Airways • BusinessClass

San Francisco (SFO) to New York (JFK)

Frontier Airlines • BusinessClass
Price was $2,870, price is now $2,280 per person
$2,280
per person
found 23 hours ago
Excellent hotel in a great location

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2024

The Huntington Hotel
5.0-star property

The Huntington Hotel

8.8/10 Excellent! (13 reviews)

Jul 1 - Jul 5

4 night stay

New York (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO)

JetBlue Airways • BusinessClass

San Francisco (SFO) to New York (JFK)

Frontier Airlines • BusinessClass
Price was $3,212, price is now $2,454 per person
$2,454
per person
found 23 hours ago
Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
5.0-star property

Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

9.4/10 Exceptional! (401 reviews)

Jul 1 - Jul 5

4 night stay

New York (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO)

JetBlue Airways • BusinessClass

San Francisco (SFO) to New York (JFK)

Frontier Airlines • BusinessClass
Price was $5,868, price is now $4,687 per person
$4,687
per person
found 23 hours ago
Great staff, clean, excellent location, spacious rooms

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

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Palo Alto first class flight packages

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The Grove Inn
3.0-star property

The Grove Inn

9.2/10 Wonderful! (711 reviews)

Jul 12 - Jul 18

6 night stay

Dallas (DFW) to San Francisco (SFO)

United • FirstClass

San Francisco (SFO) to Dallas (DFW)

Alaska Airlines • FirstClass
Price was $2,579, price is now $1,813 per person
$1,813
per person
found 1 day ago
Very quaint property with very personal contact info and desk - would stay again for sure; room small but comfortable and shower fantastic… very walkable to restaurants and the Gilmore

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2025

@ Marbella Lane - Oceanfront W/unobstructed Views!
3.0-star property

@ Marbella Lane - Oceanfront W/unobstructed Views!

No reviews

Jul 12 - Jul 18

6 night stay

Dallas (DFW) to San Francisco (SFO)

United • FirstClass

San Francisco (SFO) to Dallas (DFW)

Alaska Airlines • FirstClass
Price was $5,946, price is now $4,239 per person
$4,239
per person
found 1 day ago
@ Marbella Lane - Home With Majestic Ocean Views
3.0-star property

@ Marbella Lane - Home With Majestic Ocean Views

No reviews

Jul 12 - Jul 18

6 night stay

Dallas (DFW) to San Francisco (SFO)

United • FirstClass

San Francisco (SFO) to Dallas (DFW)

Alaska Airlines • FirstClass
Price was $5,019, price is now $3,629 per person
$3,629
per person
found 1 day ago
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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Palo Alto?
With 19 airlines to take your pick of, finding the right flight that matches your travel dates and budget will be a piece of cake. San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) is the main entryway to Palo Alto and where you'll likely be touching down. These top international carriers are waiting to take you there:

  • United Airlines - 487 flights to Palo Alto per month
  • Air Canada - 261 flights to Palo Alto per month
  • Alaska Airlines - 56 flights to Palo Alto per month

What is the best airport to fly to in Palo Alto?
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), around 12 miles east of the center of Palo Alto, is one option. San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) is another gateway to the city. Compare the flight deals to both airports, along with which terminal is more convenient for you to touch down at.
How much is a flight to Palo Alto?
If you're searching for round-trip flights, airfares ranged from $56 to $137 this week. The most affordable one-way price was $28, from Los Angeles (LAX).
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How long is a flight to Palo Alto?
You might have time to read one or two chapters of your book, or you might polish off the whole thing! Flight durations depend on where you're leaving from, but these popular routes to Palo Alto will give you a better picture:

  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 1 hour and 34 minutes
  • New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 6 hours and 7 minutes
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 1 hour and 56 minutes

What is the best time to book a flight to Palo Alto?
Land a bargain and book your tickets to Palo Alto in January. If you've missed this month, don't worry. February and August often have low airfares as well. Be careful not to sleep on a sale though — cheap flights come and go in the click of a mouse!
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Palo Alto?
In general, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays are the cheapest days to book a flight to Palo Alto. If you're looking for unbeatable airfares, search across those days and you could land an excellent flight deal.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Palo Alto?
If you're after cheap flights to Palo Alto, depart earlier in the week. Orbitz data from 2020 shows Monday is the cheapest day to fly out, followed by Tuesday. Saturday is the most expensive, so avoid this day and do your bank account a favor.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Palo Alto?
Fly sometime in August if you're on a budget. Orbitz data shows that this is generally the best month for cheap flights to Palo Alto. June is when prices are at their most expensive.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
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What do I need for the flight to Palo Alto?
The secret to a smooth and comfortable flight is to prepare well. Here are some tips that'll help get you ready for take off:

  • Whether you print it out or use an electronic one, you'll need your boarding pass to get on to the plane. You'll also need some sort of government-issued photo identification. If you're traveling internationally, make sure your passport is valid and you've checked visa requirements.
  • To keep you busy on the short trip to Palo Alto, download your favorite tunes or stock up the audiobook library on your phone. Food can also be a tasty distraction while in the air, so maybe even bring a snack.
  • Even if you're flying when it's sweltering outside, carry a sweater on board with you. Cabins can get chilly!

How many direct flights are there to Palo Alto?
Each month, there are 414 direct flights into Palo Alto. Pick from a nice variety of airlines, including Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Other reputable carriers that jet to Palo Alto nonstop are American Airlines, United Airlines and Volaris.
How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Palo Alto?
Savvy travelers are pros at finding business or first-class flights to Palo Alto without the steep price tag. Follow their example with these useful tips:

  • Be flexible. By being open to different travel dates, you'll have a better chance of picking up a rewarding deal on first or business-class airfares.
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  • Bid for an upgrade in online auctions (if available) or upgrade your seat with loyalty points.

How to get into Palo Alto from the airport?
Book a Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) car rental from SJC airport and easily find your way to downtown Palo Alto. Decide on a vehicle from one of the well-known rental offices on-site including National Car Rental, Budget or Avis. After you've placed your luggage in the trunk, the city center is 12 miles to the west. If you'd rather take a taxi into town and pick up your own set of wheels from there instead, browse our Palo Alto car rentals.
What is the best time to go to Palo Alto?
There's loads of fun to be had whatever time of year you visit Palo Alto, but March, May and August are the liveliest months. Want to pack your itinerary with plenty of warm-weather activities? Plan your trip around June 20. This is when summertime begins in the Northern Hemisphere. Expect the mercury to float between 60 ºF and 80 ºF during this time.
Travel tips for Palo Alto

  • Wear your comfy kicks and explore this buzzing city on foot. There are many fantastic attractions you shouldn't miss, such as Stanford University and Stanford Shopping Center.
  • Also explore the sights within an easy drive of Palo Alto's center. Find your way to Pier 39 and Golden Gate Bridge and experience another side of this awesome destination.
  • Like to explore some other Santa Clara County cities? Organize a car rental and set out for Gilroy or Morgan Hill. With your own vehicle, getting to those harder-to-find destinations will also be a cinch.

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