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R9 563+ 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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SFO
Mar 3 — Mar 101
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 1 February 2026.

Thu 2/417:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 14/418:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/1R14 867
Fri 13/220:15
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop30h 15m
SWISS
Fri 20/219:25
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop29h 05m
SWISS
Deal found 30/1R15 125
Mon 30/319:25
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops30h 41m
American Airlines
Tue 14/413:40
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops32h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 30/1R15 189
Wed 1/419:25
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops36h 24m
American Airlines
Sat 11/47:00
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops39h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 30/1R15 205
Fri 13/222:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 40m
United Airlines
Fri 20/26:00
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops26h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/1R15 301
Mon 30/319:25
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 25m
American Airlines
Mon 13/414:10
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops31h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 30/1R15 671
Tue 31/319:25
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops33h 46m
American Airlines
Sat 11/414:10
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops31h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 30/1R15 735
Wed 1/421:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 59m
American Airlines
Fri 17/410:50
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops37h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 30/1R15 768
Tue 31/321:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 33m
American Airlines
Mon 13/413:40
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops32h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 30/1R15 944
Thu 2/421:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops32h 41m
American Airlines
Mon 13/415:52
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops30h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 30/1R15 960
Wed 1/420:25
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops33h 34m
Delta
Mon 13/417:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop29h 55m
Delta
Deal found 30/1R15 993
Thu 2/421:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 55m
American Airlines
Tue 14/417:35
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops28h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 30/1R16 057

Find flight deals to Big Sur

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 1 February 2026.

Return from

R14 867

One-way from

R9 563

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R15 944
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 2/4-14/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Big Sur
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R797 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R156 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

20:15-16:30

1 stop30h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 20/2

19:25-10:30

1 stop29h 05m

R15 125

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

22:00-17:40

2 stops29h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 20/2

6:00-18:35

2 stops26h 35m

R15 301

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

21:15-23:14

2 stops34h 59m

San Francisco

Fri 17/4

10:50-9:25

2 stops37h 35m

R15 768

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

18:00-10:50

1 stop25h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 15/4

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

R16 234

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

18:00-10:50

1 stop25h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 13/4

12:55-10:30

1 stop36h 35m

R16 234

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

18:00-10:50

1 stop25h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

12:55-10:30

1 stop36h 35m

R16 234

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

18:00-10:50

1 stop25h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 15/4

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

R16 459

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

18:00-10:50

1 stop25h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 11/4

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

R16 475

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

18:00-16:40

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 12/4

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

R16 475

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

18:00-10:50

1 stop25h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 16/4

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

R16 475

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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 35 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 887
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R14 648
British Airways
British Airways
From R16 177
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R14 902

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 1 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
1 444 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

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
1 444 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 444 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

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
1 444 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

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
9 219 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 444 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

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
4 210 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 444 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

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
7 706 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 444 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

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 399, however they can be found for as little as R1 045.

  • 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 35 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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