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— SFO
17 May — 24 May1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Palo Alto in 2026

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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 17 April 2026.

Fri 1/506:40
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop16h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 10/516:45
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop15h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/4£397
Wed 29/417:45
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop13h 52m
Delta
Fri 8/517:37
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop13h 58m
Delta
Deal found 14/4£402
Thu 1/1014:30
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 10m
British Airways
Sat 10/1019:30
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 17/4£404
Tue 28/411:45
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop19h 27m
Delta
Mon 11/511:35
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Delta
Deal found 14/4£407
Fri 1/516:20
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop17h 03m
Delta
Sat 9/513:35
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop18h 00m
Delta
Deal found 14/4£413
Tue 22/906:40
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop16h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 26/916:45
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop17h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 16/4£414
Wed 8/717:45
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop14h 13m
Delta
Fri 17/717:30
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop14h 05m
Delta
Deal found 14/4£420
Wed 24/612:25
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop16h 17m
Delta
Thu 6/813:38
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop17h 57m
Delta
Deal found 16/4£421
Fri 1/514:30
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 10m
British Airways
Mon 11/516:35
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 14/4£421
Thu 1/1013:05
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop16h 42m
United Airlines
Tue 13/1019:55
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/4£423
Mon 8/610:45
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 05m
British Airways
Tue 7/716:35
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 17/4£432
Tue 9/610:45
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 05m
British Airways
Mon 6/716:35
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 15/4£432

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Find the latest flights to Palo Alto in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 17 April 2026.

Return from

£397

One-way from

£385

Popular in

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Average price

£483
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  • 1/5-11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 15m total
  • London to San Francisco
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  • 3 total stops
  • 28h 25m total
  • London to Palo Alto
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Tue 11/8

10:35-18:00

1 stop15h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 18/8

10:00-16:00

2 stops22h 00m

£542

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 14/5

08:45-16:15

1 stop15h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 21/5

19:45-10:10

1 stop30h 25m

£545

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Wed 9/9

19:50-14:40

2 stops26h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 15/9

16:45-17:00

2 stops16h 15m

£548

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 7/5

06:30-11:45

1 stop13h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 15/5

13:25-10:00

1 stop12h 35m

£548

LondonSan Francisco

LTN - SFO

LTNSFO

London Luton

Wed 3/6

06:15-15:55

1 stop17h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 10/6

17:40-21:15

1 stop19h 35m

£549
Fastest return journey

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Fri 3/7

18:25-21:20

Nonstop10h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 16/7

17:55-12:15

Nonstop10h 20m

£556

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 27/8

06:30-11:45

1 stop13h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 7/9

23:15-17:30

Nonstop10h 15m

£564

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 2/7

17:45-23:59

1 stop14h 14m

San Francisco

Wed 15/7

11:30-12:05

1 stop16h 35m

£564

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Wed 2/9

10:35-13:35

Nonstop11h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 19/9

19:55-14:10

Nonstop10h 15m

£565

LondonSan Francisco

LTN - SFO

LTNSFO

London Luton

Sat 16/5

09:00-15:55

1 stop14h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 23/5

17:40-16:05

1 stop14h 25m

£565

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Best time to book a flight to Palo Alto

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Palo Alto

When is the best time to book a flight to Palo Alto?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Palo Alto. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

The best time to book flights to Palo Alto is 51 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Palo Alto?

On average, a flight from London to Palo Alto takes 16 hours 0 minutes. Flights to Palo Alto from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Palo Alto

The most flights from London to Palo Alto are scheduled on a Monday (37 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (37 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Palo Alto?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Palo Alto are Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and Lufthansa.

British Airways
British Airways
From £340
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £365
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £371
United Airlines
United Airlines
From £344

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Palo Alto?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Palo Alto are Delta, Air Canada and British Airways.

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 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Palo Alto when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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 17 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as Austrian Airlines,Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
902 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

KENNETH,Mar 2026

VIE - EWR

Everything was great, took off on time, arrived on time, boarding was smooth, food and movies were great.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
902 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
902 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

KENNETH,Mar 2026

VIE - EWR

Everything was great, took off on time, arrived on time, boarding was smooth, food and movies were great.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
687 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
902 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

KENNETH,Mar 2026

VIE - EWR

Everything was great, took off on time, arrived on time, boarding was smooth, food and movies were great.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,603 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
902 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

KENNETH,Mar 2026

VIE - EWR

Everything was great, took off on time, arrived on time, boarding was smooth, food and movies were great.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,930 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
902 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

KENNETH,Mar 2026

VIE - EWR

Everything was great, took off on time, arrived on time, boarding was smooth, food and movies were great.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,891 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
902 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

KENNETH,Mar 2026

VIE - EWR

Everything was great, took off on time, arrived on time, boarding was smooth, food and movies were great.

FAQs about flying to Palo Alto

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Palo Alto if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers 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, Iberia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Palo Alto.

  • How much is a return flight to Palo Alto?

    A return flight to Palo Alto will typically cost around £108, however they can be found for as little as £58.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Palo Alto, London offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does San Francisco have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at San Francisco can take advantage of the car hire 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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