What is the cheapest month to fly to Big Sur?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Big Sur . Flying to Big Sur in July will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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, SWISS 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 R68, however they can be found for as little as R52.

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 (23 hours 7 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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Flights to Big Sur in 2025

Return from	R17 869
One-way from	R12 049
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R19 890

SWISS
20/5-27/5
3 total stops
63h 00m total
Johannesburg to San Francisco

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Etihad Airways
26/5
2 total stops
42h 44m total
Johannesburg to Big Sur

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Tue 20/519:00JNB - SFO

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Deal found 28/4R18 054

Sat 10/513:00JNB - SFO

2 stops60h 10mSWISS

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Deal found 28/4R18 110

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2 stops33h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 28/4R22 559

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2 stops46h 46mKenya Airways

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1 stop46h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/4R28 231

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2 stops32h 44mUnited Airlines

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1 stop44h 20mCathay Pacific

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1 stop46h 20mCathay Pacific

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3 stops35h 23mSingapore Airlines

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2 stops38h 27mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 29/4R37 962

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Sat 3/511:20JNB - SFO

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Wed 7/50:20SFO - JNB

1 stop46h 20mCathay Pacific

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2 stops33h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 28/4R22 559

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2 stops46h 46mKenya Airways

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2 stops32h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 29/4R26 136

Tue 20/519:00JNB - SFO

2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 27/519:30SFO - JNB

1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4R17 869

One-way flights to Big Sur
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Mon 26/59:50JNB - SFO

2 stops42h 44mEtihad Airways

Deal found 28/4R12 049

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1 stop39h 30mSingapore Airlines

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18:50-18:15

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20:40-19:30

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San Francisco

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JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

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Wed 14/5

21:15-13:50

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San Francisco

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R19 741

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

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Tue 20/5

21:15-13:50

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San Francisco

Sun 25/5

8:58-7:00

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R20 038

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

19:00-12:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 24/5

14:25-8:35

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R22 559

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

1:15-15:01

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San Francisco

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22:45-15:50

2 stops32h 05m

R26 136

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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?

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 31 hours 27 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Big Sur?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Big Sur should consider flying on Sunday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

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

From R924

British Airways

From R972

Turkish Airlines

From R923

United Airlines

From R911

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Big Sur?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Big Sur are SWISS, Delta and Air France.

Rainfall in Big Sur 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

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

To help decide which airline to fly to Big Sur, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 215 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 929 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Cathay Pacific

7,5

Good

852 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 563 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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, SWISS 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 R68, however they can be found for as little as R52.
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 (23 hours 7 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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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 25 April 2025.

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When is the cheapest time to fly to Big Sur?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Big Sur. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

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Rainfall in Big Sur by month

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Temperature in Big Sur by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Big Sur

To help decide which airline to fly to Big Sur, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Big Sur

Can I find cheaper flights to Big Sur if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Big Sur?

How much is a return flight to Big Sur?

Where does the fastest flight to Big Sur depart from?

Does San Francisco have car hire?

Are there hotels close to San Francisco?

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