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R9 757+ Cheap flights to Big Sur

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— SFO
Feb 15 — Feb 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Big Sur in 2026

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 16 January 2026.

Return from

R15 569

One-way from

R9 757

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R18 058
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 15/2-22/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/2
  • 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 (R814 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R159 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in January 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 16 January 2026.

Sun 15/219:45
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 55m
Lufthansa
Sun 22/221:25
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop23h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 16/1R15 569
Thu 26/319:10
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 2/412:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/1R15 667
Sun 1/319:05
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 8/319:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/1R15 880
Sun 15/219:45
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops31h 55m
United Airlines
Sun 22/25:00
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops27h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/1R15 962
Sun 12/721:55
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop22h 46m
Delta
Tue 28/77:30
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop27h 10m
Delta
Deal found 16/1R16 093
Wed 4/220:15
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop30h 15m
SWISS
Wed 11/210:35
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop22h 00m
SWISS
Deal found 14/1R16 224
Wed 4/219:45
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop30h 10m
United Airlines
Wed 11/28:35
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops24h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/1R16 240
Sun 1/319:20
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop28h 05m
KLM
Sun 8/39:15
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops27h 50m
KLM
Deal found 15/1R16 650
Mon 2/315:05
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 50m
United Airlines
Mon 9/36:00
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops27h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/1R16 846
Fri 8/518:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 11/518:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/1R17 059

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

19:45-12:40

1 stop26h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 22/2

21:25-7:05

1 stop23h 40m

R15 569

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

19:45-12:40

1 stop26h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 22/2

7:25-18:35

2 stops25h 10m

R15 880

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

21:55-11:41

1 stop22h 46m

San Francisco

Tue 28/7

7:30-19:40

1 stop27h 10m

R16 093

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:45-15:55

1 stop30h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 11/2

8:35-18:35

2 stops24h 00m

R16 240

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

19:20-13:25

1 stop28h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

9:15-22:05

2 stops27h 50m

R16 650

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

15:05-10:55

2 stops29h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 9/3

6:00-18:35

2 stops27h 35m

R16 846

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

18:00-16:40

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

R17 059

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

13:45-12:40

1 stop32h 55m

R9 774

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

12:45-12:40

1 stop33h 55m

R9 774

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

17:00-21:39

3 stops38h 39m

R11 083

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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 9 January 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 26 hours 55 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 164
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R14 920
British Airways
British Airways
From R16 524
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R15 185

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

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 16 January 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
1 440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

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
1 440 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

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
1 440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

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
9 164 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

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
4 176 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

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
7 680 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

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, 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 619, however they can be found for as little as R4 619.

  • 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 55 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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