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4 May — 11 May1
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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 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 29 April 2025.

Return from

$1,232

One-way from

$618

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,809
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 13/6-13/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 05m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco
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20/5
  • 20/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 40m total
  • Sydney to Big Sur
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($218 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($69 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in April 2025
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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 29 April 2025.

Fri 13/610:20SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 13/614:25SFO - SYD
1 stop23h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,232
Thu 1/510:00SYD - SFO
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/522:55SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,243
Wed 17/913:15SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 35mFiji Airways
Fri 26/922:35SFO - SYD
1 stop20h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 28/4$1,338
Thu 1/521:40SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 05mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/507:00SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,410
Thu 18/910:10SYD - SFO
1 stop27h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 14/1023:55SFO - SYD
1 stop39h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,430
Tue 29/409:20SYD - SFO
1 stop25h 23mAir Canada
Sat 3/507:10SFO - SYD
1 stop31h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 28/4$1,507
Sat 18/1011:15SYD - SFO
1 stop25h 25mVietnam Airlines
Thu 13/1121:10SFO - SYD
1 stop41h 40mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,535
Fri 19/907:55SYD - SFO
1 stop42h 45mSingapore Airlines
Sat 4/1011:30SFO - SYD
1 stop25h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,571
Fri 2/520:55SYD - SFO
2 stops41h 51mANA
Tue 6/511:20SFO - SYD
2 stops29h 05mANA
Deal found 29/4$1,636
Sun 4/509:30SYD - SFO
1 stop23h 00mAsiana Airlines
Tue 13/523:30SFO - SYD
1 stop39h 00mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,660
Mon 12/522:10SYD - SFO
1 stop38h 45mChina Airlines
Thu 15/501:05SFO - SYD
1 stop40h 40mChina Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,714
Tue 21/1021:30SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 15mQantas Airways
Tue 18/1116:05SFO - SYD
1 stop21h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4$1,758

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/6

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 13/6

14:25-07:00

1 stop23h 35m

$1,232

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/6

10:00-13:50

2 stops20h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 24/6

22:55-11:45

1 stop19h 50m

$1,243

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/9

13:15-13:50

1 stop17h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 26/9

22:35-11:45

1 stop20h 10m

$1,338

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/9

10:10-20:50

1 stop27h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 14/10

23:55-09:00

1 stop39h 05m

$1,430

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/10

10:20-12:23

2 stops44h 03m

San Francisco

Tue 18/11

19:13-09:35

1 stop19h 22m

$1,525

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/10

11:15-18:40

1 stop25h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 13/11

21:10-09:50

1 stop41h 40m

$1,535

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 19/9

07:55-09:40

1 stop42h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 4/10

11:30-06:55

1 stop25h 25m

$1,571

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/9

21:40-10:32

2 stops29h 52m

San Francisco

Tue 14/10

19:55-19:45

1 stop29h 50m

$1,664

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/5

09:30-15:30

1 stop23h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 1/6

23:30-07:30

1 stop39h 00m

$1,702

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/10

21:45-09:27

2 stops53h 42m

San Francisco

Thu 13/11

10:50-10:30

2 stops28h 40m

$1,705

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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 Sydney to Big Sur. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

Booking 65 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Big Sur. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Big Sur?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Big Sur takes 13 hours 15 minutes. Flights to Big Sur from other popular cities in Australia 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 return from Sydney to Big Sur. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Big Sur should consider flying on Monday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Big Sur

The most flights from Sydney to Big Sur are scheduled on a Tuesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Big Sur are United Airlines, Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways.

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $689

Fiji Airways

Fiji Airways

From $582

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $729

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia

From $785

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Big Sur?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Big Sur are Fiji Airways, Air Canada and Lufthansa.

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 29 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and China Airlines to Big Sur by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,459 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
729 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
855 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very Good
442 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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, Fiji Airways 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 $944, however they can be found for as little as $79.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Big Sur, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (12 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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