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— SFO
17 Jul — 24 Jul1
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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 17 June 2026.

Tue 14/706:15
SYD
-
SFO
2 stops28h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/710:15
SFO
-
SYD
2 stops42h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,065
Tue 6/1006:05
SYD
-
SFO
2 stops33h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 13/1013:22
SFO
-
SYD
2 stops29h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/6$1,074
Sat 12/913:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sat 19/923:10
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop30h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 16/6$1,084
Wed 14/1014:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sat 31/1022:50
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop29h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 15/6$1,087
Fri 19/613:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sat 20/622:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop30h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 14/6$1,090
Tue 25/813:15
SYD
-
SFO
2 stops22h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/915:51
SFO
-
SYD
2 stops26h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/6$1,091
Fri 2/1013:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Fri 9/1023:25
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 13/6$1,102
Thu 18/609:30
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop39h 05m
United Airlines
Fri 19/623:00
SFO
-
SYD
Nonstop14h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/6$1,122
Wed 22/713:15
SYD
-
SFO
2 stops27h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/806:00
SFO
-
SYD
2 stops36h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,142
Mon 3/813:15
SYD
-
SFO
2 stops24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 16/809:33
SFO
-
SYD
2 stops33h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,150
Tue 21/713:15
SYD
-
SFO
2 stops21h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/719:46
SFO
-
SYD
2 stops23h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,157

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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 17 June 2026.

Return from

$1,065

One-way from

$699

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Average price

$1,675
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  • 14/7-21/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 71h 27m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco
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5/9
  • 5/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 00m total
  • Sydney to Big Sur
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Return

Price

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SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/8

20:45-20:23

1 stop16h 38m

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

08:20-18:50

1 stop17h 30m

$1,317

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 28/8

20:45-08:40

2 stops28h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

08:20-18:50

1 stop17h 30m

$1,397

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/7

20:45-08:39

2 stops28h 54m

San Francisco

Thu 6/8

19:46-18:50

2 stops30h 04m

$1,450

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/7

13:15-20:57

2 stops24h 42m

San Francisco

Wed 5/8

23:10-11:50

1 stop19h 40m

$1,465

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/8

09:30-10:45

1 stop18h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 9/8

22:54-07:00

2 stops39h 06m

$1,515

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/8

13:15-13:40

1 stop17h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 7/10

19:49-12:50

2 stops23h 01m

$1,521

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/8

12:00-19:39

1 stop24h 39m

San Francisco

Mon 31/8

09:05-07:05

1 stop29h 00m

$1,575

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/7

09:30-23:02

1 stop30h 32m

San Francisco

Wed 5/8

23:00-06:55

Nonstop14h 55m

$1,777

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 22/10

10:30-20:28

1 stop27h 58m

San Francisco

Mon 26/10

23:55-09:15

Nonstop15h 20m

$1,790

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/11

11:20-20:20

1 stop28h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 9/11

22:55-09:15

Nonstop15h 20m

$1,835

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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 $948
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $828
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,021
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $932

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 13 June 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 17 June 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
8.1
Very Good
244 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
244 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
244 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
645 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
244 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,047 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
244 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,842 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
244 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,199 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
244 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

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 $265, however they can be found for as little as $96.

  • 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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