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 696, however they can be found for as little as R4 696.

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 0 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

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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 26 December 2025.

Tue 30/121:35JNB - SFO

2 stops45h 11mKenya Airways

Sun 11/121:35SFO - JNB

2 stops32h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 24/12R79 240

Mon 29/1219:35JNB - SFO

1 stop33h 10mBritish Airways

Fri 9/120:40SFO - JNB

1 stop27h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 23/12R81 986

Wed 31/1222:00JNB - SFO

2 stops31h 05mBritish Airways

Sun 11/117:30SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 24/12R87 878

Wed 31/1219:35JNB - SFO

1 stop29h 25mAmerican Airlines

Sun 11/117:30SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 24/12R112 161

Wed 31/1217:00JNB - SFO

2 stops29h 46mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/17:00SFO - JNB

3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/12R134 780

Mon 29/1212:05JNB - SFO

2 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 9/120:37SFO - JNB

3 stops45h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/12R135 928

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Thu 22/121:30JNB - SFO

1 stop27h 10mVirgin Atlantic

Fri 6/26:00SFO - JNB

1 stop27h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 25/12R15 246

Sun 25/122:00JNB - SFO

1 stop35h 57mUnited Airlines

Sat 7/28:35SFO - JNB

2 stops24h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 23/12R16 261

Thu 22/121:30JNB - SFO

1 stop27h 10mDelta

Fri 6/26:00SFO - JNB

1 stop27h 00mDelta

Deal found 24/12R16 261

Fri 6/319:05JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines

Tue 10/319:50SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 23/12R16 627

Wed 10/619:25JNB - SFO

1 stop27h 25mAmerican Airlines

Fri 28/815:21SFO - JNB

2 stops30h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 25/12R16 694

Fri 6/322:00JNB - SFO

1 stop27h 00mBritish Airways

Tue 10/317:00SFO - JNB

2 stops29h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 23/12R17 592

Fri 6/219:45JNB - SFO

2 stops33h 24mUnited Airlines

Fri 13/29:24SFO - JNB

2 stops23h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 23/12R16 677

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Mon 29/1219:35JNB - SFO

1 stop33h 10mBritish Airways

Fri 9/120:40SFO - JNB

1 stop27h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 23/12R81 986

Tue 30/121:35JNB - SFO

2 stops45h 11mKenya Airways

Sun 11/121:35SFO - JNB

2 stops32h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 24/12R79 240

Thu 22/121:30JNB - SFO

1 stop27h 10mVirgin Atlantic

Fri 6/26:00SFO - JNB

1 stop27h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 25/12R15 246

Thu 22/121:30JNB - SFO

2 stops31h 53mDelta

Fri 6/216:03SFO - JNB

2 stops30h 37mDelta

Deal found 24/12R16 327

Thu 22/123:00JNB - SFO

3 stops50h 35mEthiopian Air

Fri 6/223:20SFO - JNB

2 stops27h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 25/12R22 902

Sun 25/122:00JNB - SFO

1 stop35h 57mUnited Airlines

Sat 7/28:35SFO - JNB

2 stops24h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 23/12R16 261

Sun 25/19:50JNB - SFO

2 stops48h 32mEtihad Airways

Sat 7/28:45SFO - JNB

2 stops37h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 23/12R28 061

One-way flights to Big Sur
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Mon 26/113:45JNB - SFO

1 stop32h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 24/12R10 669

Sat 14/213:45JNB - SFO

1 stop32h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 23/12R10 885

Sat 14/217:00JNB - SFO

3 stops40h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/12R11 867

Mon 26/112:05JNB - SFO

2 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/12R12 616

Mon 19/119:05JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 25/12R13 265

Sun 18/119:05JNB - SFO

1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 25/12R13 298

Fri 16/112:45JNB - SFO

1 stop33h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 25/12R13 548

Wed 14/19:50JNB - SFO

3 stops47h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/12R13 714

Mon 19/17:30JNB - SFO

2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/12R13 814

Sat 17/19:50JNB - SFO

3 stops47h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/12R14 014

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Return from	R15 246
One-way from	R10 669
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R17 859

Virgin Atlantic
22/1-6/2
2 total stops
54h 10m total
Johannesburg to San Francisco

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Qatar Airways
26/1
1 total stop
32h 55m total
Johannesburg to Big Sur

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Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

21:30-14:40

1 stop27h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 6/2

6:00-19:00

1 stop27h 00m

R15 246

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

22:00-23:57

1 stop35h 57m

San Francisco

Sat 7/2

8:35-18:35

2 stops24h 00m

R16 261

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

21:30-14:40

1 stop27h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 6/2

6:00-19:00

1 stop27h 00m

R16 261

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

19:05-11:05

1 stop26h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

19:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

R16 627

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

19:45-19:09

2 stops33h 24m

San Francisco

Fri 13/2

9:24-18:35

2 stops23h 11m

R16 677

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

19:25-13:50

1 stop27h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 28/8

15:21-7:00

2 stops30h 39m

R16 694

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

22:00-15:00

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

17:00-7:35

2 stops29h 35m

R17 592

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

13:45-12:40

1 stop32h 55m

R10 669

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

13:45-12:40

1 stop32h 55m

R10 885

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

17:00-23:44

3 stops40h 44m

R11 867

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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 0 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

1 434 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

KLM

7,7

Good

1 434 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 434 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Virgin Atlantic

7,5

Good

677 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 434 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

United Airlines

7,4

Good

9 114 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 434 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

4 113 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 434 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 617 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 434 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 696, however they can be found for as little as R4 696.
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 0 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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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

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What is the best airline to fly to Big Sur?

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Does San Francisco have car hire?

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