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$530+ Cheap flights to Big Sur

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— SFO
29 Aug — 5 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Big Sur in 2026

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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 30 July 2026.

Sun 6/913:15
SYD
-
SFO
2 stops24h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/906:04
SFO
-
SYD
3 stops47h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7$1,181
Thu 30/709:10
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop30h 04m
American Airlines
Wed 12/810:12
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop27h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,194
Tue 8/921:25
SYD
-
SFO
Nonstop13h 20m
American Airlines
Tue 22/916:12
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop21h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,196
Tue 3/1111:20
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop18h 47m
Qantas Airways
Wed 18/1120:45
SFO
-
SYD
Nonstop14h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 29/7$1,199
Mon 10/809:10
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop19h 02m
American Airlines
Tue 8/912:38
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop25h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 29/7$1,200
Wed 29/710:20
SYD
-
SFO
Nonstop13h 30m
Virgin Australia
Sun 9/823:00
SFO
-
SYD
Nonstop14h 55m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 28/7$1,202
Mon 3/809:10
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop20h 58m
American Airlines
Mon 31/810:12
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop27h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 30/7$1,203
Mon 3/809:10
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop18h 46m
American Airlines
Sun 16/822:30
SFO
-
SYD
Nonstop14h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 30/7$1,204
Mon 10/810:20
SYD
-
SFO
Nonstop13h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 7/923:00
SFO
-
SYD
Nonstop14h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/7$1,207
Thu 30/710:20
SYD
-
SFO
Nonstop13h 30m
United Airlines
Wed 12/823:00
SFO
-
SYD
Nonstop14h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,209

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Find the latest flights to Big Sur in 2026, 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 30 July 2026.

Return from

$1,181

One-way from

$530

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,699
6/9-16/9
  • 6/9-16/9
  • 5 total stops
  • 71h 52m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco
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16/9
  • 16/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 17m total
  • Sydney to Big Sur
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/9

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 16/9

13:56-07:00

1 stop24h 04m

$1,203

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/9

09:15-23:01

2 stops30h 46m

San Francisco

Wed 16/9

09:55-06:50

2 stops27h 55m

$1,212

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/11

11:50-06:25

Nonstop13h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 16/11

12:26-09:05

1 stop25h 39m

$1,214

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/8

17:50-18:23

1 stop17h 33m

San Francisco

Thu 3/9

15:03-07:30

2 stops23h 27m

$1,285

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/8

09:55-12:55

1 stop20h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 1/9

22:05-10:40

1 stop19h 35m

$1,528

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/10

11:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 20/10

21:35-08:00

1 stop40h 25m

$1,807

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/9

09:30-20:18

1 stop27h 48m

San Francisco

Tue 15/9

23:05-06:55

Nonstop14h 50m

$1,809

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 9/10

11:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 19/10

07:00-08:00

1 stop31h 00m

$1,858

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/12

11:50-06:25

Nonstop13h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 10/1

06:00-09:05

1 stop32h 05m

$1,861

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 16/12

11:20-10:04

1 stop17h 44m

San Francisco

Wed 13/1

20:45-06:25

Nonstop14h 40m

$2,117

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Big Sur

How long is the flight to Big Sur?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Big Sur takes 13 hours 20 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.

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, Qantas Airways and Fiji Airways.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $960
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $841
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $948
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,022

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Big Sur?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Big Sur are Frontier, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.

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).

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 25 July 2026.

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

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 30 July 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways 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.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
657 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,073 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,052 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,413 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

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, Frontier 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 $342, however they can be found for as little as $107.

  • 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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