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R10 278+ Cheap flights to Big Sur

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— SFO
Mar 9 — Mar 161
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 7 February 2026.

Tue 3/319:10
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 18/319:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/2R14 005
Thu 5/319:10
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 18/319:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/2R14 489
Thu 23/417:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 7/518:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/2R14 506
Thu 23/417:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 4/518:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/2R14 538
Mon 23/319:05
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 30/318:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/2R14 651
Sun 22/319:05
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 29/318:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/2R14 748
Mon 18/519:25
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop27h 25m
American Airlines
Wed 26/815:21
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops30h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/2R15 086
Tue 3/322:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops30h 30m
American Airlines
Wed 18/316:59
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops29h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/2R15 103
Sat 21/319:10
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 28/318:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/2R15 199
Mon 18/518:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 26/818:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/2R15 280
Mon 16/219:45
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 55m
United Airlines
Sat 28/28:30
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop24h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/2R15 603

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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 7 February 2026.

Return from

R14 005

One-way from

R10 278

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R16 006
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 3/3-18/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Big Sur
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R156 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

19:10-16:45

1 stop31h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

19:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

R14 005

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

17:50-10:50

1 stop26h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

R14 506

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

19:25-13:50

1 stop27h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 26/8

15:21-7:00

2 stops30h 39m

R15 086

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

19:45-12:40

1 stop26h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 28/2

6:50-18:35

2 stops25h 45m

R15 603

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

22:00-14:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 28/2

14:39-8:50

2 stops32h 11m

R15 845

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

20:25-21:25

1 stop34h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 26/8

12:20-8:50

2 stops35h 30m

R15 861

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

21:30-14:40

1 stop27h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

11:50-8:35

2 stops35h 45m

R15 861

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

14:45-13:35

1 stop31h 50m

R10 504

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

17:00-19:14

3 stops59h 14m

R10 762

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

18:00-16:40

1 stop31h 40m

R11 020

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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 30 January 2026.

The best time to book flights to Big Sur is 85 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 25 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 R14 926
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R14 705
British Airways
British Airways
From R16 240
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R14 960

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Big Sur?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Big Sur are United Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Air France.

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 7 February 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
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 246 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 207 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 719 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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, United 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 R3 412, however they can be found for as little as R1 049.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Big Sur, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (24 hours 5 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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