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R10 376+ 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 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SFO
May 21 — May 281
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 21 April 2026.

Sun 4/1021:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops27h 35m
British Airways
Sun 1/1115:04
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops30h 31m
British Airways
Deal found 17/4R17 871
Wed 11/1122:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 52m
British Airways
Sun 15/1118:20
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops27h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 20/4R18 198
Sat 3/1021:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 59m
British Airways
Mon 2/1115:04
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops30h 31m
British Airways
Deal found 17/4R18 689
Mon 5/1017:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops31h 10m
Kenya Airways
Sat 31/1022:20
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops32h 30m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 17/4R19 245
Wed 14/1021:55
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop32h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 21/1016:45
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops30h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 19/4R19 327
Sun 4/1017:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops49h 10m
Kenya Airways
Tue 3/1120:55
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops32h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 17/4R19 524
Wed 14/1021:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops31h 01m
British Airways
Wed 21/1021:23
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops27h 02m
British Airways
Deal found 19/4R19 704

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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 21 April 2026.

Return from

R17 871

One-way from

R10 376

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R20 817
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 4/10-1/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 06m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/6
  • 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 (R773 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R366 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

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JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

20:25-15:45

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 21/10

14:00-19:40

1 stop20h 40m

R19 245

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

18:00-16:40

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 28/7

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

R23 222

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

20:10-11:05

1 stop29h 55m

R23 500

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

9:50-0:36

2 stops47h 46m

San Francisco

Tue 28/7

23:44-8:20

2 stops47h 36m

R23 942

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

20:55-13:35

1 stop25h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 28/7

15:55-4:00

1 stop27h 05m

R24 777

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

13:30-14:00

1 stop33h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 10/6

17:05-20:35

1 stop42h 30m

R24 957

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

23:15-20:51

2 stops30h 36m

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

23:15-11:05

2 stops26h 50m

R25 579
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

12:40-13:35

1 stop33h 55m

R10 376

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/7

20:55-19:21

2 stops31h 26m

R12 388

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

17:00-22:26

2 stops38h 26m

R12 716

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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 17 April 2026.

The best time to book flights to Big Sur is 34 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 50 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 R15 139
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 593
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R14 632
British Airways
British Airways
From R16 472

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Big Sur?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Big Sur are Turkish Airlines, SWISS and American 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 21 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andTurkish 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
7,8
Good
1 501 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,8
Good
1 501 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 501 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
687 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 501 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 318 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 501 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 613 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 501 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 901 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 501 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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, Turkish 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 R5 099, however they can be found for as little as R5 099.

  • 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 50 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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