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.

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 40 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).

R11 290+ Cheap Flights to Big Sur

Flights to Big Sur in 2025

Return from	R16 848
One-way from	R11 203
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R18 654

SWISS
27/10-3/11
3 total stops
62h 55m total
Johannesburg to San Francisco

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Qatar Airways
3/12
1 total stop
32h 55m total
Johannesburg to Big Sur

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R19 524 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 716 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights to Big Sur
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Mon 27/1016:40JNB - SFO

2 stops33h 50mSWISS

Mon 3/1119:25SFO - JNB

1 stop29h 05mSWISS

Deal found 12/9R16 848

Sat 4/1020:40JNB - SFO

2 stops32h 51mDelta

Tue 25/1116:30SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 10mDelta

Deal found 12/9R17 021

Thu 13/1119:10JNB - SFO

1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines

Mon 17/1118:50SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/9R17 282

Thu 13/1122:00JNB - SFO

1 stop27h 00mBritish Airways

Mon 17/1115:30SFO - JNB

2 stops30h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/9R18 446

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Sat 4/1020:40JNB - SFO

2 stops32h 51mDelta

Tue 25/1116:30SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 10mDelta

Deal found 12/9R17 021

Thu 13/1119:10JNB - SFO

1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines

Mon 17/1118:50SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/9R17 369

Thu 13/1122:00JNB - SFO

1 stop27h 00mBritish Airways

Mon 17/1115:30SFO - JNB

2 stops30h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/9R18 446

Sun 21/1222:00JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 40mDelta

Sat 3/116:30SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 10mDelta

Deal found 12/9R18 845

Last-minute flights to Big Sur
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Fri 3/101:25JNB - SFO

2 stops46h 30mKenya Airways

Tue 25/1115:45SFO - JNB

2 stops57h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 11/9R25 324

Sat 4/1020:40JNB - SFO

2 stops32h 51mDelta

Tue 25/1110:39SFO - JNB

2 stops36h 01mDelta

Deal found 12/9R17 021

Mon 27/1016:40JNB - SFO

2 stops33h 50mSWISS

Mon 3/1119:25SFO - JNB

1 stop29h 05mSWISS

Deal found 12/9R16 848

Mon 27/1019:45JNB - SFO

2 stops30h 53mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/110:43SFO - JNB

2 stops31h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9R23 066

One-way flights to Big Sur
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Wed 12/1113:45JNB - SFO

1 stop32h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9R11 290

Sat 15/1120:20JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9R11 463

Thu 30/1017:00JNB - SFO

3 stops40h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R11 793

Wed 8/1013:55JNB - SFO

1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9R11 828

Tue 7/1017:00JNB - SFO

3 stops50h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R11 845

Sat 15/1117:00JNB - SFO

3 stops38h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R11 967

Wed 12/1116:50JNB - SFO

3 stops38h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R12 314

Sat 1/1117:00JNB - SFO

3 stops53h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R12 401

Mon 3/119:50JNB - SFO

2 stops47h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R12 419

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Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/10

20:40-20:31

2 stops32h 51m

San Francisco

Tue 25/11

16:30-8:40

1 stop30h 10m

R17 021

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

19:10-16:45

1 stop31h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 17/11

18:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

R17 369

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

22:00-15:00

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 17/11

15:30-7:35

2 stops30h 05m

R18 446

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/12

22:00-14:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 3/1

16:30-8:40

1 stop30h 10m

R18 845

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

13:45-12:40

1 stop32h 55m

R11 290

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

17:00-0:14

3 stops40h 14m

R11 793

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/10

13:55-13:35

1 stop32h 40m

R11 828

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/11

17:00-21:11

3 stops38h 11m

R11 967

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

17:00-13:10

3 stops53h 10m

R12 401

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

9:50-22:50

2 stops47h 00m

R12 419

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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 40 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 40 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 Qatar Airways, United Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic 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.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 936 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Virgin Atlantic

7,4

Good

664 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 968 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 361 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

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.
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 40 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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R11 290+ Cheap flights to Big Sur

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Flights to Big Sur in 2025

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When is the best time to book a flight 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 Qatar Airways, United Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic 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?

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