Big Sur

$30+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Big Sur, CA

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LAX — SFO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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The best prices from Los Angeles to Big Sur are usually found in October or September, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Big Sur

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Los Angeles to Big Sur flight deals. Data was last updated February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$53
(Frontier)

One-way from

$30
(CheapTickets)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$147
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From Los Angeles to Big Sur
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Big Sur
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($10 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Big Sur
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Big Sur. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

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Wed 3/51:04 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Wed 3/123:30 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$53
This Traveloka deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Traveloka is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/226:55 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/294:31 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$94
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/166:40 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 18mDelta
Wed 4/236:25 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mDelta
Deal found 2/19$117
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/244:12 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/2910:59 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$128
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/147:55 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 28mAlaska Airlines
Sun 3/167:30 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$137
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Wed 4/26:00 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Tue 4/85:15 amSFO - LAX
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$143
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Sat 3/112:31 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 29mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 3/27:59 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/20$193
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/218:43 amLAX - SFO
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/286:30 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$194

Find flights from Los Angeles to Big Sur within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to Big Sur that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Los Angeles

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Big Sur

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Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 3/5

1:04 pm-2:40 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

3:30 pm-5:02 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$53

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 4/22

6:55 pm-8:37 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

4:31 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$94

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 3/12

12:52 pm-2:14 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

4:22 pm-5:52 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$111

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Mon 3/24

7:10 am-8:44 am

Nonstop1h 34m

San Francisco

Wed 3/26

8:20 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$112

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 4/16

6:40 pm-7:58 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

6:25 pm-7:57 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$117

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Mon 3/24

4:12 pm-5:46 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

San Francisco

Sat 3/29

10:59 pm-12:31 am

Nonstop1h 32m

$128

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 4/2

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

5:15 am-1:15 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$143

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Fri 3/21

8:43 am-4:07 pm

1 stop7h 24m

San Francisco

Fri 3/28

6:30 am-7:56 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$194

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 3/8

8:36 am-10:12 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$30

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 4/19

7:10 am-8:44 am

Nonstop1h 34m

$57

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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to Big Sur

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Big Sur?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Big Sur. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 64 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to Big Sur. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Big Sur?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Big Sur (average of $276). Flying from Los Angeles to Big Sur in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to B1G?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to Big Sur. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

When flying from Los Angeles to Big Sur, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Big Sur?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Big Sur. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Big Sur flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Big Sur

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Big Sur. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

The most flights from LAX to B1G are scheduled on a Thursday (174 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (44 on average).

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 February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Los Angeles to Big Sur by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

8.0
Very good

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Big Sur. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to Big Sur?

    For a flight from Los Angeles to Big Sur, you will be flying from Los Angeles. Los Angeles (LAX) is just 9.4 mi from the center of the city. Los Angeles is the only Los Angeles airport and it handles 121 outbound flights to Big Sur per day. 10 airlines have flights to Big Sur from Los Angeles on a regular basis.

  • How popular is this Los Angeles to Big Sur flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Big Sur one-way?

    $30 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Hawaiian Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $57 and $59, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to Big Sur?

    Before booking your flight to Big Sur from Los Angeles, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Iberia (88%), Japan Airlines (87%), Qantas Airways( 86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Big Sur?

    While on average a flight from Los Angeles to Big Sur is generally $580, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $31. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $50 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Big Sur that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Big Sur flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Big Sur?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Big Sur.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Big Sur?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to Big Sur by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Big Sur?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Big Sur (average of $276). Flying from Los Angeles to Big Sur in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Big Sur

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles to Big Sur. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$21Average$74FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$28Average$80FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$45Average$134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$73Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$78Average$136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$92Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$97Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$99Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$100Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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