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 R4 892, however they can be found for as little as R4 892.

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 (26 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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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 8 November 2025.

Fri 5/1222:00JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 40mDelta

Mon 19/111:02SFO - JNB

2 stops35h 33mDelta

Deal found 6/11R16 730

Mon 15/1222:00JNB - SFO

2 stops34h 31mDelta

Mon 19/116:30SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 05mDelta

Deal found 6/11R16 834

Mon 15/1223:59JNB - SFO

1 stop45h 51mKLM

Mon 19/115:40SFO - JNB

1 stop34h 30mKLM

Deal found 6/11R17 284

Mon 22/1222:00JNB - SFO

2 stops36h 32mDelta

Mon 29/1216:30SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 05mDelta

Deal found 7/11R17 683

Thu 20/1119:35JNB - SFO

2 stops33h 38mAmerican Airlines

Mon 24/1117:30SFO - JNB

1 stop28h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/11R18 134

Sun 21/1222:00JNB - SFO

2 stops35h 59mDelta

Sun 28/1213:55SFO - JNB

1 stop22h 10mDelta

Deal found 6/11R19 694

Thu 20/1122:00JNB - SFO

1 stop30h 45mBritish Airways

Mon 24/1117:30SFO - JNB

1 stop28h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 5/11R19 954

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Fri 5/1222:00JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 40mDelta

Mon 19/111:02SFO - JNB

2 stops35h 33mDelta

Deal found 6/11R16 730

Mon 15/1223:59JNB - SFO

1 stop45h 51mKLM

Mon 19/115:40SFO - JNB

1 stop34h 30mKLM

Deal found 6/11R17 284

Thu 20/1119:35JNB - SFO

2 stops33h 38mAmerican Airlines

Mon 24/1117:30SFO - JNB

1 stop28h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/11R18 134

Mon 16/219:45JNB - SFO

1 stop30h 10mUnited Airlines

Sun 8/30:43SFO - JNB

2 stops32h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/11R18 983

Sun 8/222:00JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 40mDelta

Sun 29/311:30SFO - JNB

1 stop23h 10mDelta

Deal found 7/11R16 747

Mon 15/1222:00JNB - SFO

2 stops34h 31mDelta

Sun 18/10:47SFO - JNB

2 stops35h 18mDelta

Deal found 6/11R17 024

Mon 22/1222:00JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 40mDelta

Mon 29/1216:30SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 05mDelta

Deal found 7/11R18 429

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Thu 20/1119:35JNB - SFO

2 stops33h 38mAmerican Airlines

Mon 24/1117:30SFO - JNB

1 stop28h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/11R18 134

Thu 20/1122:00JNB - SFO

1 stop30h 45mBritish Airways

Mon 24/1117:30SFO - JNB

1 stop28h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 5/11R19 954

Fri 5/1222:00JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 40mDelta

Mon 19/111:02SFO - JNB

2 stops35h 33mDelta

Deal found 6/11R16 730

Mon 15/1222:00JNB - SFO

2 stops34h 31mDelta

Mon 19/110:30SFO - JNB

2 stops36h 05mDelta

Deal found 6/11R16 834

Mon 15/1223:59JNB - SFO

1 stop45h 51mKLM

Mon 19/115:40SFO - JNB

1 stop34h 30mKLM

Deal found 6/11R17 284

Sun 21/1222:00JNB - SFO

2 stops35h 59mDelta

Sun 28/1213:55SFO - JNB

1 stop22h 10mDelta

Deal found 6/11R19 694

Mon 22/1222:00JNB - SFO

2 stops36h 32mDelta

Mon 29/1216:30SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 05mDelta

Deal found 7/11R17 683

One-way flights to Big Sur
Search for one-way flight options to Big Sur. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 8 November 2025.

Sun 23/1117:00JNB - SFO

3 stops49h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/11R10 749

Sun 23/1120:20JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/11R11 321

Sat 22/111:35JNB - SFO

2 stops44h 57mKenya Airways

Deal found 6/11R15 464

Mon 5/19:50JNB - SFO

2 stops44h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/11R23 456

Sun 4/11:35JNB - SFO

2 stops48h 34mKenya Airways

Deal found 7/11R27 218

Mon 5/120:30JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/11R29 680

Mon 5/123:00JNB - SFO

3 stops50h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 6/11R33 251

Tue 24/319:10JNB - SFO

3 stops37h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/11R33 269

Thu 26/319:10JNB - SFO

3 stops50h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/11R34 673

Flights to Big Sur in 2025

Return from	R16 730
One-way from	R10 749
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R17 319

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62h 13m total
Johannesburg to San Francisco

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JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

22:00-14:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 19/1

11:02-8:35

2 stops35h 33m

R16 730

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

22:00-14:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 29/3

11:30-19:40

1 stop23h 10m

R16 747

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

22:00-22:31

2 stops34h 31m

San Francisco

Sun 18/1

0:47-22:05

2 stops35h 18m

R17 024

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

23:59-11:50

1 stop45h 51m

San Francisco

Mon 19/1

15:40-12:10

1 stop34h 30m

R17 284

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

19:35-19:13

2 stops33h 38m

San Francisco

Mon 24/11

17:30-7:35

1 stop28h 05m

R18 134

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/12

22:00-14:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 29/12

16:30-8:35

1 stop30h 05m

R18 429

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

19:45-15:55

1 stop30h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

0:43-18:35

2 stops32h 52m

R18 983

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/11

20:20-12:40

1 stop26h 20m

R11 321

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/11

17:00-0:05

2 stops41h 05m

R12 309

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/11

1:35-12:32

2 stops44h 57m

R15 464

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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 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 26 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?

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.

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

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

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

1 405 reviews

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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

1 405 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 405 reviews

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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

672 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 405 reviews

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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

9 007 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 405 reviews

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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

4 032 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 405 reviews

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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

7 500 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 405 reviews

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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 892, however they can be found for as little as R4 892.
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 (26 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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Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Big Sur. Price data was last updated on 31 October 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

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.

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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