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R10 206+ Cheap flights to Big Sur

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— SFO
Mar 15 — Mar 221
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 13 February 2026.

Wed 27/521:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops31h 06m
American Airlines
Thu 13/815:21
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops30h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 11/2R15 038
Fri 8/518:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 11/512:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/2R15 197
Fri 13/222:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 40m
United Airlines
Fri 20/210:35
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop22h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/2R15 356
Mon 16/222:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 40m
Delta
Sat 28/213:40
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops33h 10m
Delta
Deal found 10/2R15 610
Fri 18/920:25
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop34h 00m
Delta
Tue 29/918:50
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops29h 00m
Delta
Deal found 12/2R15 674
Wed 27/521:55
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop35h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 13/811:30
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2R15 833
Sun 29/318:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop33h 00m
Delta
Sun 5/48:00
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop26h 40m
Delta
Deal found 11/2R15 881
Sun 12/718:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 28/712:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/2R15 928

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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 13 February 2026.

Return from

R14 307

One-way from

R10 206

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R16 039
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 22/4-11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 24/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Big Sur
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R1 112 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R389 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

21:15-19:21

2 stops31h 06m

San Francisco

Thu 13/8

15:21-7:00

2 stops30h 39m

R15 038

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

18:00-16:40

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

12:55-10:30

1 stop36h 35m

R15 197

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

21:55-0:46

1 stop35h 51m

San Francisco

Thu 13/8

11:30-21:35

2 stops25h 05m

R15 833

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

18:00-18:00

1 stop33h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

17:55-11:05

2 stops32h 10m

R15 992

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

20:25-21:25

1 stop34h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 28/7

7:30-19:40

1 stop27h 10m

R16 453

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

19:00-17:46

2 stops31h 46m

San Francisco

Thu 13/8

10:15-18:30

1 stop23h 15m

R16 739

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

18:00-18:00

1 stop33h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 13/8

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

R17 343

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

13:45-13:40

1 stop32h 55m

R10 206

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

17:00-23:44

3 stops39h 44m

R10 635

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

19:10-17:45

1 stop31h 35m

R10 841

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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 6 February 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 29 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.

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 705
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R14 487
British Airways
British Airways
From R16 000
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R14 737

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 13 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
1 452 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

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
1 452 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 452 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

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
1 452 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

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
9 283 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 452 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

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
4 212 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 452 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

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
7 737 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 452 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

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 362, however they can be found for as little as R1 034.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Big Sur depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Big Sur, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (27 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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