What is the cheapest month to fly to Big Sur?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Big Sur . Flying to Big Sur in June 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 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 $1,877, however they can be found for as little as $48.

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 55 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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Average price	$387
Round-trip from	$220
One-way from	$118

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Tue 7/17:59 pmJFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 44mAmerican Airlines

Sat 7/56:00 amSFO - JFK

Nonstop5h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27$219

Fri 5/28:08 pmJFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 46mHawaiian Airlines

Wed 5/71:52 pmSFO - JFK

Nonstop5h 37mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 3/27$220

Tue 4/2210:00 amJFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 34mMultiple Airlines

Sat 4/2612:11 amSFO - JFK

1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/27$222

Wed 4/236:59 amJFK - SFO

1 stop8h 46mFrontier

Mon 4/2810:07 pmSFO - JFK

1 stop8h 56mFrontier

Deal found 3/28$235

Mon 4/2111:30 amLGA - SFO

1 stop12h 56mFrontier

Fri 4/2511:38 pmSFO - LGA

1 stop13h 51mFrontier

Deal found 3/27$238

Thu 4/246:00 amJFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 24mJetBlue

Tue 4/291:10 pmSFO - JFK

Nonstop5h 47mJetBlue

Deal found 3/27$238

Tue 4/299:30 amJFK - SFO

2 stops17h 29mAlaska Airlines

Sat 5/35:45 pmSFO - JFK

1 stop9h 15mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/27$247

Sun 4/206:05 amLGA - SFO

1 stop8h 02mDelta

Wed 4/236:00 amSFO - LGA

1 stop7h 39mDelta

Deal found 3/28$258

Sat 5/39:00 amEWR - SFO

Nonstop6h 29mMultiple Airlines

Sat 5/179:10 pmSFO - EWR

Nonstop5h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/26$259

Sat 4/267:29 pmEWR - SFO

Nonstop6h 36mHawaiian Airlines

Sat 5/39:27 pmSFO - EWR

Nonstop5h 32mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 3/27$262

Thu 4/179:00 amEWR - SFO

Nonstop6h 43mAlaska Airlines

Sat 5/39:27 pmSFO - EWR

Nonstop5h 32mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/27$263

Sun 5/257:00 amJFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 27mDelta

Wed 5/281:00 pmSFO - JFK

Nonstop5h 55mDelta

Deal found 3/27$264

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Fri 5/28:08 pmJFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 46mHawaiian Airlines

Wed 5/71:52 pmSFO - JFK

Nonstop5h 37mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 3/27$220

Tue 4/2210:00 amJFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 34mMultiple Airlines

Sat 4/2612:11 amSFO - JFK

1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/27$222

Wed 4/236:59 amJFK - SFO

1 stop8h 46mFrontier

Mon 4/2810:07 pmSFO - JFK

1 stop8h 56mFrontier

Deal found 3/28$235

Thu 4/246:00 amJFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 24mJetBlue

Tue 4/291:10 pmSFO - JFK

Nonstop5h 47mJetBlue

Deal found 3/27$238

Tue 4/299:30 amJFK - SFO

2 stops17h 29mAlaska Airlines

Sat 5/35:45 pmSFO - JFK

1 stop9h 15mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/27$247

Sun 4/206:05 amLGA - SFO

1 stop8h 02mDelta

Wed 4/236:00 amSFO - LGA

1 stop7h 39mDelta

Deal found 3/28$258

Wed 5/73:17 pmLGA - SFO

1 stop9h 08mUnited Airlines

Fri 5/912:10 amSFO - LGA

1 stop8h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/27$272

Sat 5/1710:38 amEWR - SFO

1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/2412:04 pmSFO - EWR

1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27$276

Sat 4/195:05 pmLGA - SFO

1 stop8h 15mSouthwest

Sat 4/269:00 amSFO - LGA

1 stop11h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 3/27$282

Thu 5/111:41 amEWR - SFO

1 stop8h 32mSun Country Air

Sun 5/46:09 pmSFO - EWR

1 stop13h 35mSun Country Air

Deal found 3/27$309

Mon 4/2111:30 amLGA - SFO

1 stop12h 56mFrontier

Fri 4/2511:38 pmSFO - LGA

1 stop13h 51mFrontier

Deal found 3/27$238

Sat 5/39:00 amEWR - SFO

Nonstop6h 29mMultiple Airlines

Sat 5/179:10 pmSFO - EWR

Nonstop5h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/26$259

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Wed 4/29:30 amJFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 44mAlaska Airlines

Mon 4/71:45 pmSFO - JFK

Nonstop5h 44mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/27$369

Thu 4/33:53 pmLGA - SFO

1 stop11h 30mJetBlue

Wed 4/98:25 amSFO - LGA

1 stop10h 00mJetBlue

Deal found 3/27$302

Thu 4/39:00 amEWR - SFO

Nonstop6h 43mAmerican Airlines

Mon 4/77:00 amSFO - EWR

Nonstop5h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27$309

Fri 4/41:00 pmJFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 44mHawaiian Airlines

Wed 4/911:15 pmSFO - JFK

Nonstop5h 41mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 3/27$236

Sun 4/67:00 amJFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 35mDelta

Wed 4/167:05 amSFO - JFK

Nonstop5h 40mDelta

Deal found 3/27$383

Mon 4/76:59 amJFK - SFO

1 stop18h 01mMultiple Airlines

Sat 4/125:57 pmSFO - JFK

1 stop10h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/27$255

Mon 4/711:30 amLGA - SFO

1 stop12h 58mFrontier

Tue 4/2211:38 pmSFO - LGA

1 stop13h 51mFrontier

Deal found 3/27$258

Mon 4/76:59 amJFK - SFO

1 stop29h 49mFrontier

Wed 4/238:35 amSFO - JFK

1 stop17h 55mFrontier

Deal found 3/28$260

Mon 4/73:10 pmJFK - SFO

1 stop12h 13mJetBlue

Wed 4/96:15 amSFO - JFK

Nonstop5h 39mJetBlue

Deal found 3/26$271

Mon 4/75:59 pmEWR - SFO

Nonstop6h 42mAlaska Airlines

Wed 4/239:27 pmSFO - EWR

Nonstop5h 32mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/28$383

Mon 4/711:30 amLGA - SFO

1 stop12h 58mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/109:30 amSFO - LGA

2 stops10h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/26$398

Mon 4/72:29 pmLGA - SFO

1 stop10h 26mAlaska Airlines

Tue 4/88:20 amSFO - LGA

2 stops12h 09mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/27$399

One-way flights to Big Sur
Search for one-way flight options to Big Sur. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

Tue 4/226:59 amJFK - SFO

1 stop8h 46mFrontier

Deal found 3/27$118

Mon 4/2111:30 amLGA - SFO

1 stop12h 56mFrontier

Deal found 3/28$119

Sat 4/196:00 pmLGA - SFO

1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27$120

Sat 4/194:50 pmJFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 49mDelta

Deal found 3/27$129

Sun 4/206:05 amLGA - SFO

1 stop8h 02mDelta

Deal found 3/27$130

Tue 4/227:29 pmEWR - SFO

Nonstop6h 36mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 3/27$131

Tue 4/2910:00 amLGA - SFO

1 stop10h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/26$134

Sat 5/1010:00 amJFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 34mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/27$134

Sat 4/196:55 amEWR - SFO

1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/27$136

Wed 4/1611:21 amJFK - SFO

1 stop8h 32mSun Country Air

Deal found 3/26$136

Tue 6/34:56 pmEWR - SFO

1 stop9h 57mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/27$138

Thu 4/248:15 pmEWR - SFO

Nonstop6h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/27$139

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JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

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Tue 7/1

7:59 pm-11:43 pm

Nonstop6h 44m

San Francisco

Sat 7/5

6:00 am-2:45 pm

Nonstop5h 45m

$219

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

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Fri 5/2

8:08 pm-11:54 pm

Nonstop6h 46m

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

1:52 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop5h 37m

$220

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

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Tue 4/22

10:00 am-1:34 pm

Nonstop6h 34m

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Sat 4/26

12:11 am-11:56 am

1 stop8h 45m

$222

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

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Wed 4/23

6:59 am-12:45 pm

1 stop8h 46m

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

10:07 pm-10:03 am

1 stop8h 56m

$235

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/24

6:00 am-9:24 am

Nonstop6h 24m

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

1:10 pm-9:57 pm

Nonstop5h 47m

$238

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 4/21

11:30 am-9:26 pm

1 stop12h 56m

San Francisco

Fri 4/25

11:38 pm-4:29 pm

1 stop13h 51m

$238

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/29

9:30 am-11:59 pm

2 stops17h 29m

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

5:45 pm-6:00 am

1 stop9h 15m

$247

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sun 4/20

6:05 am-11:07 am

1 stop8h 02m

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

6:00 am-4:39 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$258

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Sat 5/3

9:00 am-12:29 pm

Nonstop6h 29m

San Francisco

Sat 5/17

9:10 pm-5:59 am

Nonstop5h 49m

$259

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Sat 4/26

7:29 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop6h 36m

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

9:27 pm-5:59 am

Nonstop5h 32m

$262

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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 86 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 11 hours 1 minute. 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?

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 (158 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 on average).

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

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Big Sur are United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta.

United Airlines

From $260

Alaska Airlines

From $206

Delta

From $194

JetBlue

From $199

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 Sun Country Air.

Rainfall in Big Sur 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

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

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways, Southwest and Alaska Airlines 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.

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

157 reviews

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0

Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

157 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

157 reviews

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0

Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,274 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

157 reviews

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0

Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,798 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

157 reviews

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0

Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,897 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

157 reviews

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0

Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Hawaiian Airlines

7.9

Good

2,336 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

157 reviews

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0

Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

FAQs about flying to Big Sur

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 $1,877, however they can be found for as little as $48.
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 55 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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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.

Weekly flight availability to Big Sur

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

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

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

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways, Southwest and Alaska Airlines 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.

FAQs about flying to Big Sur

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

What is the best airline to fly to Big Sur?

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

Where does the fastest flight to Big Sur depart from?

Does San Francisco have rental cars?

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