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R11 341+ Cheap flights to Big Sur

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— SFO
May 18 — May 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Big Sur in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Big Sur
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Big Sur. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 18 April 2026.

Sun 24/518:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 8/612:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/4R17 354
Sun 4/1021:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops27h 35m
British Airways
Sun 1/1115:04
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops30h 31m
British Airways
Deal found 17/4R17 794
Sat 3/1021:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 59m
British Airways
Mon 2/1115:04
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops30h 31m
British Airways
Deal found 17/4R18 609
Wed 11/1122:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops30h 24m
British Airways
Sun 15/1112:11
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops33h 24m
British Airways
Deal found 17/4R18 690
Tue 15/920:25
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 29/96:00
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/4R18 804
Mon 5/1017:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops31h 10m
Kenya Airways
Sat 31/1022:20
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops32h 30m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 17/4R19 163
Sun 4/1017:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops49h 10m
Kenya Airways
Tue 3/1120:55
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops32h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 17/4R19 440
Fri 5/620:25
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Delta
Wed 23/923:15
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop24h 10m
Delta
Deal found 13/4R19 733
Fri 4/1222:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops32h 23m
British Airways
Mon 7/1211:24
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops34h 11m
British Airways
Deal found 13/4R19 782

Find flight deals to Big Sur

Find the latest flights to Big Sur in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 18 April 2026.

Return from

R17 354

One-way from

R11 341

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R20 711
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 24/5-8/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 23/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Big Sur
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R782 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R366 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

18:00-10:50

1 stop25h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 28/7

12:55-10:30

1 stop36h 35m

R23 204

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

19:10-14:00

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

17:05-5:30

1 stop27h 25m

R23 481

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

23:15-11:05

2 stops26h 50m

R23 579

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/8

18:00-18:30

2 stops33h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 12/8

10:31-21:20

2 stops25h 49m

R23 856
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

20:55-13:35

1 stop25h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 28/7

15:55-4:00

1 stop27h 05m

R24 670

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

18:00-15:21

2 stops30h 21m

San Francisco

Mon 25/5

10:29-21:20

2 stops25h 51m

R25 387
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

17:00-19:34

3 stops35h 34m

R12 547

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

17:50-16:40

1 stop31h 50m

R13 297

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

22:50-13:00

3 stops47h 10m

R13 997

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/8

14:45-13:35

1 stop31h 50m

R14 926

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Best time to book a flight to Big Sur

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Big Sur

When is the best time to book a flight to Big Sur?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Big Sur. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

The best time to book flights to Big Sur is 34 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 Big Sur?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Big Sur takes 27 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Big Sur from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Big Sur?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Big Sur are Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and Turkish Airlines.

Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R15 074
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 526
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R14 569
British Airways
British Airways
From R16 401

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Big Sur?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Big Sur are Turkish Airlines, SWISS and American Airlines.

Rainfall in Big Sur by month

Plan your trip to Big Sur by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Big Sur ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Big Sur when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Big Sur by month

Plan your trip to Big Sur by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Big Sur, 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 Big Sur

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Big Sur. 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 Big Sur. Reviews last updated 18 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines to the United States have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 502 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,8
Good
1 502 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 502 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
687 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 502 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 604 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 502 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 308 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 502 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 893 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 502 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

FAQs about flying to Big Sur

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Big Sur 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 Big Sur on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Big Sur?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Turkish Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Big Sur.

  • How much is a return flight to Big Sur?

    A return flight to Big Sur will typically cost around R5 077, however they can be found for as little as R5 077.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Big Sur depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Big Sur, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (27 hours 50 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 (1,6 km away from San Francisco).

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