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 821, however they can be found for as little as R4 821.

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 45 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 15 November 2025.

Thu 20/1119:35JNB - SFO

2 stops35h 53mAmerican Airlines

Mon 24/1115:30SFO - JNB

2 stops30h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11R16 745

Thu 20/1119:35JNB - SFO

1 stop29h 25mBritish Airways

Mon 24/1115:30SFO - JNB

2 stops30h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/11R18 061

Sun 21/1223:35JNB - SFO

2 stops47h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 3/113:30SFO - JNB

2 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/11R19 035

Sun 28/1222:00JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 40mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 7/122:40SFO - JNB

1 stop23h 55mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/11R21 666

Sun 28/1222:00JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 40mDelta

Wed 7/19:50SFO - JNB

2 stops36h 45mDelta

Deal found 14/11R23 716

Sun 21/1210:10JNB - SFO

2 stops35h 25mLufthansa

Sat 3/113:30SFO - JNB

2 stops40h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 14/11R24 161

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Thu 5/222:00JNB - SFO

2 stops29h 36mUnited Airlines

Thu 26/323:20SFO - JNB

2 stops34h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11R16 591

Wed 1/423:15JNB - SFO

2 stops34h 11mDelta

Tue 28/422:30SFO - JNB

1 stop36h 10mDelta

Deal found 13/11R16 848

Sun 8/222:00JNB - SFO

2 stops35h 16mMultiple Airlines

Wed 25/314:00SFO - JNB

2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/11R17 582

Mon 16/21:35JNB - SFO

2 stops45h 15mKenya Airways

Tue 3/322:55SFO - JNB

2 stops50h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/11R18 300

Sun 8/29:50JNB - SFO

2 stops38h 22mEtihad Airways

Wed 25/312:05SFO - JNB

2 stops35h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/11R21 136

Sun 21/1223:35JNB - SFO

2 stops47h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 3/113:30SFO - JNB

2 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/11R19 035

Wed 1/419:00JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 40mUnited Airlines

Mon 27/40:45SFO - JNB

2 stops32h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/11R20 726

Tue 31/31:15JNB - SFO

2 stops50h 24mKenya Airways

Tue 28/421:00SFO - JNB

2 stops42h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/11R22 298

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Thu 20/1119:35JNB - SFO

2 stops33h 38mAmerican Airlines

Mon 24/1113:11SFO - JNB

2 stops35h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/11R16 540

Thu 20/1119:35JNB - SFO

1 stop29h 25mBritish Airways

Mon 24/1115:30SFO - JNB

2 stops30h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/11R18 146

Sun 21/1223:35JNB - SFO

2 stops47h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 3/113:30SFO - JNB

2 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/11R19 035

Sun 21/1210:10JNB - SFO

2 stops35h 25mLufthansa

Sat 3/121:40SFO - JNB

2 stops31h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 12/11R23 699

Sun 28/1222:00JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 40mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 7/122:40SFO - JNB

1 stop23h 55mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/11R21 666

Sun 28/1222:00JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 40mDelta

Wed 7/19:50SFO - JNB

2 stops36h 45mDelta

Deal found 14/11R23 716

One-way flights to Big Sur
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Sun 15/320:30JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/11R11 141

Sun 8/220:30JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/11R11 158

Sun 8/217:00JNB - SFO

3 stops55h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/11R11 585

Sun 15/317:00JNB - SFO

3 stops39h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/11R11 927

Wed 10/129:50JNB - SFO

2 stops46h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/11R12 730

Wed 10/1213:45JNB - SFO

1 stop32h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/11R13 088

Sat 7/21:35JNB - SFO

2 stops45h 14mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/11R15 190

Sat 14/31:35JNB - SFO

2 stops50h 04mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/11R15 361

Flights to Big Sur in 2025

Return from	R16 848
One-way from	R11 141
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R17 087

Delta
1/4-28/4
3 total stops
70h 21m total
Johannesburg to San Francisco

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Qatar Airways
15/3
1 total stop
26h 10m total
Johannesburg to Big Sur

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R182 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

22:00-17:36

2 stops29h 36m

San Francisco

Thu 26/3

23:20-18:35

2 stops34h 15m

R16 591

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

23:15-0:26

2 stops34h 11m

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

22:30-19:40

1 stop36h 10m

R16 848

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

22:00-23:16

2 stops35h 16m

San Francisco

Wed 25/3

14:00-8:10

2 stops33h 10m

R17 582

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

1:35-12:50

2 stops45h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

22:55-10:55

2 stops50h 00m

R18 300

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/12

23:35-13:20

2 stops47h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 3/1

13:30-15:35

2 stops40h 05m

R19 035

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

19:00-12:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 27/4

0:45-17:45

2 stops32h 00m

R20 726

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

9:50-14:12

2 stops38h 22m

San Francisco

Wed 25/3

12:05-8:20

2 stops35h 15m

R21 136

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

1:15-18:39

2 stops50h 24m

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

21:00-0:15

2 stops42h 15m

R22 298

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

20:30-12:40

1 stop26h 10m

R11 158

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

17:00-14:00

3 stops55h 00m

R11 585

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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 25 hours 45 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

1 411 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

1 411 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 411 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

673 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 411 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

9 017 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 411 reviews

Check prices

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

4 044 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 411 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

7 524 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 411 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 821, however they can be found for as little as R4 821.
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 45 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 cheapest time to fly to Big Sur?

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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?

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