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$508+ Cheap flights to Big Sur

— SFO
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Big Sur in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Big Sur

Thu 29/1010:20 -
2 stops49h 08m
Thu 19/1108:37 -
2 stops29h 58m
Deal found 8/9$1,138
Tue 13/1007:30 -
2 stops20h 50m
Tue 20/1008:28 -
2 stops29h 52m
Deal found 11/9$1,142
Mon 5/1014:15 -
2 stops25h 12m
Mon 30/1111:41 -
2 stops29h 54m
Deal found 7/9$1,146
Fri 11/920:45 -
1 stop16h 38m
Wed 7/1019:48 -
1 stop29h 02m
Deal found 9/9$1,151
Mon 16/1111:20 -
2 stops49h 08m
Mon 23/1114:45 -
1 stop23h 50m
Deal found 10/9$1,152
Tue 10/1121:40 -
1 stop16h 45m
Mon 16/1107:20 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 8/9$1,163
Mon 12/1010:20 -
1 stop18h 00m
Mon 19/1012:15 -
1 stop26h 05m
Deal found 10/9$1,167
Sun 1/1114:00 -
2 stops23h 10m
Mon 9/1118:20 -
2 stops23h 15m
Deal found 9/9$1,172

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Return from

$1,138

One-way from

$508

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,417
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 29/10-19/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 79h 06m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco
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26/10-31/12
  • 26/10-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 38m total
  • Sydney to Big Sur
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($87 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 21/9

20:35-20:30

3 stops40h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,180

SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 4/10

10:20-12:07

2 stops43h 47m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,219

SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/10

11:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 26/10

12:26-08:05

1 stop25h 39m

$1,261

SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/10

11:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 21/10

23:05-07:55

Nonstop14h 50m

$1,262

SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/10

07:10-18:50

3 stops29h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,319

SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 25/9

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

23:05-09:20

Nonstop15h 15m

$1,335

SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 27/9

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 13/10

23:05-07:55

Nonstop14h 50m

$1,338

SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 25/9

09:15-22:15

2 stops30h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

09:46-08:30

2 stops27h 44m

$1,339
Fastest return journey

SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/11

11:50-06:25

Nonstop13h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,357

SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/1

13:20-08:10

Nonstop13h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,357

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Best time to book a flight to Big Sur

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Cheapflights Insights

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 $949
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $815
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $919
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $998

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

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

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?

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

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
259 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

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
259 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
259 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

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
669 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
259 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

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
1,093 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
259 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

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
10,207 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
259 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

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
11,620 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
259 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

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 $382, however they can be found for as little as $145.

  • 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 (13 hours 5 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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