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R10 554+ Cheap flights to Big Sur

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SFO
Jan 2 — Jan 91
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Big Sur in 2025

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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 3 December 2025.

Tue 2/1222:00JNB - SFO
1 stop25h 27mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/126:07SFO - JNB
2 stops26h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/12R20 544
Wed 17/1222:00JNB - SFO
2 stops32h 09mAmerican Airlines
Wed 24/1215:37SFO - JNB
2 stops29h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/12R21 467
Wed 24/1219:45JNB - SFO
2 stops31h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/123:59SFO - JNB
2 stops32h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12R23 315
Sun 21/1210:10JNB - SFO
2 stops35h 25mLufthansa
Sat 3/121:40SFO - JNB
2 stops32h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 2/12R24 204
Sun 21/1219:45JNB - SFO
2 stops27h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/110:40SFO - JNB
1 stop21h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12R24 598
Thu 4/1213:45JNB - SFO
1 stop32h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 5/1215:00SFO - JNB
1 stop31h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/12R25 213

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Find the latest flights to Big Sur in 2025, 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 3 December 2025.

Return from

R16 609

One-way from

R10 554

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 611
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 17/1-24/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
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8/3
  • 8/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 18m total
  • Johannesburg to Big Sur
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R963 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R178 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/1

19:10-11:05

1 stop25h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 24/1

13:10-10:50

1 stop35h 40m

R16 609

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

21:30-23:25

2 stops35h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 22/1

16:30-8:35

1 stop30h 05m

R16 661

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

17:55-16:45

1 stop31h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 25/4

18:45-10:35

1 stop30h 50m

R17 294

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

19:25-17:40

1 stop31h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 25/4

14:40-7:00

2 stops31h 20m

R17 841

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

21:15-20:40

2 stops32h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 25/4

16:35-7:00

1 stop29h 25m

R18 183

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/1

10:40-19:35

2 stops42h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 24/1

21:25-15:35

2 stops32h 10m

R18 388

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/1

15:05-12:15

2 stops31h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 23/1

0:43-18:35

3 stops31h 52m

R18 628

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

20:30-13:40

1 stop26h 10m

R11 084

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

11:55-13:35

1 stop34h 40m

R11 170

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

11:55-13:35

1 stop34h 40m

R11 170

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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 28 November 2025.

The best time to book flights to Big Sur is 44 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 55 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?

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.

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
Virgin Atlantic
From R15 844
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 589
British Airways
British Airways
From R17 332
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R15 866

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Big Sur?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Big Sur are SWISS, United Airlines and Turkish 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 3 December 2025.
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
1 426 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 426 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 426 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
675 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 426 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 064 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 426 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 071 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 426 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 552 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 426 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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 R4 827, however they can be found for as little as R4 827.

  • 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 (25 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 (1,6 km away from San Francisco).

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