Big Sur

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— SFO
Jan 22 — Jan 291
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Flights to Big Sur in 2025

Find the latest flights to Big Sur in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$368

Round-trip from

$243

One-way from

$125
High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
From New York to San Francisco
One-way flight from New York to Big Sur

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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 January 17, 2025.

Tue 2/186:04 amLGA - SFO
1 stop10h 16mDelta
Thu 2/2012:40 amSFO - LGA
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Deal found 1/16$243
Fri 3/148:30 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 44mJetBlue
Wed 3/199:15 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 25mJetBlue
Deal found 1/16$243
Wed 1/297:59 amJFK - SFO
1 stop13h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/27:48 amSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$244
Thu 2/66:00 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/1210:40 amSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$245
Thu 2/66:00 amLGA - SFO
1 stop8h 24mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/125:20 amSFO - LGA
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$246
Thu 2/64:00 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 46mAlaska Airlines
Mon 2/106:43 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop17h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/16$246
Fri 3/144:00 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop9h 53mFrontier
Mon 3/1712:22 amSFO - LGA
1 stop11h 39mFrontier
Deal found 1/16$247
Tue 2/187:59 amJFK - SFO
1 stop28h 43mFrontier
Sat 2/223:30 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop12h 00mFrontier
Deal found 1/16$248
Tue 3/412:13 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop8h 32mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/115:00 amSFO - LGA
1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$257
Thu 3/134:46 pmEWR - SFO
1 stop9h 59mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/256:38 pmSFO - EWR
1 stop8h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/16$262
Tue 3/116:45 pmEWR - SFO
1 stop8h 14mDelta
Tue 4/157:00 pmSFO - EWR
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Deal found 1/16$263
Tue 2/182:55 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 46mDelta
Fri 2/284:10 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 30mDelta
Deal found 1/16$263

Find flights to Big Sur within your budget

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Depart

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Price

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/18

6:04 am-11:32 am

1 stop8h 28m

San Francisco

Fri 2/28

6:00 am-5:14 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$243

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/14

8:30 pm-12:14 am

Nonstop6h 44m

San Francisco

Wed 3/19

9:15 pm-5:40 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$243

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/29

7:59 am-6:02 pm

1 stop13h 03m

San Francisco

Sun 2/2

7:48 am-4:29 pm

Nonstop5h 41m

$244

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/6

6:00 am-9:50 am

Nonstop6h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 2/12

10:40 am-7:20 pm

Nonstop5h 40m

$245

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 3/15

4:00 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop9h 52m

San Francisco

Tue 3/18

11:42 pm-3:01 pm

1 stop12h 19m

$246

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/6

4:00 pm-7:46 pm

Nonstop6h 46m

San Francisco

Mon 2/10

6:43 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop17h 17m

$246

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/18

7:59 am-9:42 am

1 stop28h 43m

San Francisco

Sat 2/22

3:30 pm-6:30 am

1 stop12h 00m

$248

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/4

12:13 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop8h 32m

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

5:00 am-3:39 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$257

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 2/3

12:29 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop9h 41m

San Francisco

Wed 2/12

5:20 am-3:27 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$259

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Thu 3/13

4:46 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop9h 59m

San Francisco

Tue 3/25

6:38 pm-6:30 am

1 stop8h 52m

$262

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Best time to book a flight to Big Sur

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Travel insights for flights to Big Sur

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Big Sur including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Big Sur?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Big Sur. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2025.

The best time to book flights to Big Sur is 56 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 New York to Big Sur takes 8 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Big Sur from other popular cities in USA 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Big Sur. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Big Sur should consider flying on Wednesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Big Sur

The most flights from New York to Big Sur are scheduled on a Thursday (139 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (43 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Big Sur?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Big Sur are Spirit Airlines, Frontier and Delta.

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 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Big Sur when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 January 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier to Big Sur to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
3,199 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Big Sur if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers 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, Frontier is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Big Sur.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Big Sur?

    A round-trip flight to Big Sur will typically cost around $83, however they can be found for as little as $19.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Big Sur, Monterey Regional offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 53 minutes).

  • Does San Francisco have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at San Francisco can take advantage of the rental car 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 (1.0 mi away from San Francisco).

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