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R11 460+ Cheap flights to Big Sur

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— SFO
May 26 — Jun 21
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 26 April 2026.

Tue 5/522:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop44h 30m
United Airlines
Wed 13/55:00
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops28h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/4R18 147
Wed 11/1122:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops33h 21m
British Airways
Sun 15/1118:20
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops27h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 21/4R18 345
Sun 30/812:40
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Tue 15/1215:00
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/4R19 006
Mon 27/721:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 44m
British Airways
Sat 5/915:00
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops33h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 25/4R19 435
Tue 5/510:25
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops33h 55m
United Airlines
Mon 11/50:45
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops32h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/4R19 633
Mon 27/721:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops36h 44m
British Airways
Mon 7/911:52
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops36h 33m
British Airways
Deal found 25/4R20 013
Mon 1/620:25
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop34h 00m
Delta
Mon 15/623:15
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop24h 30m
Delta
Deal found 21/4R20 079

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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 26 April 2026.

Return from

R19 006

One-way from

R11 460

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R21 763
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/8-15/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 52m total
  • Johannesburg to Big Sur
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R698 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R362 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

20:25-21:25

1 stop34h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 15/6

13:00-8:45

2 stops34h 45m

R20 079

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

20:25-21:25

1 stop34h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 10/6

17:55-8:25

1 stop29h 30m

R20 079
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

23:15-19:20

2 stops29h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 28/5

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

R22 358

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

21:15-20:47

2 stops32h 32m

San Francisco

Tue 8/9

19:30-9:25

1 stop28h 55m

R22 704

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

23:15-22:23

2 stops32h 08m

San Francisco

Mon 25/5

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

R23 216

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

13:30-14:00

1 stop33h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 15/5

16:05-5:30

1 stop28h 25m

R24 620

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

R24 702

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

13:30-14:00

1 stop33h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

16:05-20:35

1 stop43h 30m

R25 247

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

22:20-14:00

1 stop48h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

16:05-20:35

1 stop43h 30m

R25 247
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

20:55-19:25

2 stops31h 30m

R15 125

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Big Sur

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 275
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 751
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R15 064
British Airways
British Airways
From R16 620

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 26 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Turkish Airlines, 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
7,8
Good
1 508 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

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
1 508 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 508 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

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
4 330 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 508 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

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
9 657 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 508 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

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
7,4
Good
688 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 508 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

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
7 919 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 508 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

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 R6 879, however they can be found for as little as R6 709.

  • 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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