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, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (24 hours 45 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).

R10 814+ Flights to Big Sur

Flights to Big Sur in 2025

Return from	R17 797
One-way from	R10 814
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R20 196

Delta
17/9-24/9
3 total stops
53h 10m total
Johannesburg to San Francisco

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Qatar Airways
6/9
1 total stop
26h 10m total
Johannesburg to Big Sur

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R29 932 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 252 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 15 July 2025.

Mon 21/720:30JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 45mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 6/821:20SFO - JNB

1 stop27h 45mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/7R17 671

Wed 17/918:50JNB - SFO

1 stop27h 00mDelta

Wed 24/921:20SFO - JNB

2 stops26h 10mDelta

Deal found 14/7R17 797

Thu 2/1019:25JNB - SFO

1 stop27h 25mBritish Airways

Sat 3/117:30SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/7R18 190

Thu 28/815:05JNB - SFO

2 stops28h 17mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/90:43SFO - JNB

2 stops32h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/7R19 336

Thu 20/1122:00JNB - SFO

2 stops30h 41mAmerican Airlines

Mon 24/1116:05SFO - JNB

2 stops29h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/7R20 160

Sun 20/71:25JNB - SFO

2 stops31h 22mKenya Airways

Wed 6/816:00SFO - JNB

2 stops47h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/7R22 469

Thu 28/813:25JNB - SFO

1 stop33h 35mEmirates

Thu 4/917:05SFO - JNB

1 stop42h 45mEmirates

Deal found 14/7R24 403

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Wed 17/918:50JNB - SFO

1 stop27h 00mDelta

Wed 24/921:20SFO - JNB

2 stops26h 10mDelta

Deal found 14/7R17 797

Thu 2/1019:25JNB - SFO

1 stop27h 25mBritish Airways

Sat 3/117:30SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/7R18 190

Fri 22/820:30JNB - SFO

1 stop32h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Thu 4/916:05SFO - JNB

1 stop33h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 13/7R18 620

Thu 28/815:05JNB - SFO

2 stops28h 17mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/90:43SFO - JNB

2 stops32h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/7R19 336

Thu 20/1122:00JNB - SFO

2 stops30h 41mAmerican Airlines

Mon 24/1116:05SFO - JNB

2 stops29h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/7R20 160

Thu 28/813:25JNB - SFO

1 stop33h 35mEmirates

Thu 4/917:05SFO - JNB

1 stop42h 45mEmirates

Deal found 14/7R24 403

Last-minute flights to Big Sur
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Sun 20/71:25JNB - SFO

2 stops31h 22mKenya Airways

Wed 6/816:00SFO - JNB

2 stops47h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/7R22 469

Mon 21/720:30JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 45mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 6/821:20SFO - JNB

1 stop27h 45mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/7R17 671

Mon 21/718:50JNB - SFO

1 stop27h 00mDelta

Wed 6/86:05SFO - JNB

2 stops30h 15mDelta

Deal found 14/7R17 832

Mon 21/711:20JNB - SFO

1 stop33h 10mCathay Pacific

Tue 5/81:05SFO - JNB

1 stop45h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/7R25 746

Mon 21/713:45JNB - SFO

3 stops35h 23mSingapore Airlines

Wed 6/816:03SFO - JNB

2 stops41h 32mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 14/7R46 514

Thu 24/71:25JNB - SFO

2 stops49h 11mMultiple Airlines

Thu 14/87:05SFO - JNB

2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/7R24 636

Fri 25/718:50JNB - SFO

2 stops30h 10mKLM

Thu 14/810:55SFO - JNB

2 stops25h 25mKLM

Deal found 15/7R19 587

Fri 25/719:35JNB - SFO

2 stops27h 00mSWISS

Thu 14/819:30SFO - JNB

1 stop28h 50mSWISS

Deal found 15/7R19 981

Fri 22/821:15JNB - SFO

1 stop25h 35mBritish Airways

Thu 4/916:30SFO - JNB

2 stops29h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 13/7R19 283

Thu 28/815:05JNB - SFO

2 stops28h 17mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/90:43SFO - JNB

2 stops32h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/7R19 336

Thu 28/813:25JNB - SFO

1 stop33h 35mEmirates

Thu 4/917:05SFO - JNB

1 stop42h 45mEmirates

Deal found 14/7R24 403

One-way flights to Big Sur
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Sat 6/920:25JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/7R10 814

Tue 18/113:10JNB - SFO

2 stops43h 15mRwandAir

Deal found 14/7R13 714

Wed 7/119:05JNB - SFO

3 stops55h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/7R14 466

Sun 11/123:59JNB - SFO

1 stop45h 51mDelta

Deal found 15/7R15 380

Fri 9/111:05JNB - SFO

1 stop43h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/7R16 579

Sun 27/71:25JNB - SFO

2 stops33h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/7R16 973

Mon 28/719:25JNB - SFO

1 stop31h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 13/7R17 170

Thu 8/119:10JNB - SFO

1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/7R17 224

Sat 16/810:05JNB - SFO

1 stop36h 55mEmirates

Deal found 12/7R17 349

Mon 5/114:30JNB - SFO

3 stops35h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/7R24 403

Sun 11/113:45JNB - SFO

3 stops36h 29mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 15/7R27 626

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Wed 17/9

18:50-12:50

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 24/9

21:20-8:30

2 stops26h 10m

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JohannesburgSan Francisco

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Thu 2/10

19:25-13:50

1 stop27h 25m

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17:30-10:25

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JohannesburgSan Francisco

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20:30-19:30

1 stop32h 00m

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Thu 4/9

16:05-10:05

1 stop33h 00m

R18 620

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

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Thu 28/8

15:05-10:22

2 stops28h 17m

San Francisco

Wed 3/9

0:43-17:45

2 stops32h 02m

R19 336

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

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Thu 20/11

22:00-18:41

2 stops30h 41m

San Francisco

Mon 24/11

16:05-7:35

2 stops29h 30m

R20 160

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/8

13:25-14:00

1 stop33h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

17:05-20:50

1 stop42h 45m

R24 403

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/9

20:25-13:35

1 stop26h 10m

R10 814

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/11

3:10-12:25

2 stops43h 15m

R13 714

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/1

19:05-16:40

3 stops55h 35m

R14 466

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/1

23:59-11:50

1 stop45h 51m

R15 380

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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 45 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 Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andDelta 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.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 286 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 286 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 286 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 326 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 286 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 956 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 286 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

933 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 286 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 603 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 286 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (24 hours 45 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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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 11 July 2025.

How long is the flight to Big Sur?

When is the cheapest time to fly to Big Sur?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Big Sur. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Big Sur?

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Big Sur?

Rainfall in Big Sur by month

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Temperature in Big Sur by month

Plan your trip to Big Sur by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

Reviews of airlines servicing Big Sur

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andDelta 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?

Where does the fastest flight to Big Sur depart from?

Does San Francisco have car hire?

Are there hotels close to San Francisco?

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