What is the cheapest month to fly to Big Sur?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Big Sur . Flying to Big Sur in June will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Can I find cheaper flights to Big Sur if I am willing to have layovers?

Yes, flights with layovers 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 round-trip flight to Big Sur?

A round-trip flight to Big Sur will typically cost around $1,113, however they can be found for as little as $64.

Where does the fastest flight to Big Sur depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Big Sur, Monterey Regional offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 56 minutes).

Does San Francisco have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at San Francisco can take advantage of the rental car 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 (1.0 mi away from San Francisco).

$132+ Cheap Flights to Big Sur

Home Search by date Vacation packages Hotels Flight deals Car rental Travel tips & news

Find cheap flights to Big Sur with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Flights to Big Sur in 2025

Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$434
Round-trip from	$225
One-way from	$132

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).

Search Deals

Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).

Search Deals

Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Search Deals

From New York to San Francisco

Search Deals

One-way flight from New York to Big Sur

Search Deals

Find flight deals to Big Sur

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 August 18, 2025.

Mon 10/611:30 amLGA - SFO

1 stop12h 51mFrontier

Sat 10/256:44 amSFO - LGA

1 stop12h 16mFrontier

Deal found 8/18$225

Thu 8/286:59 amJFK - SFO

1 stop15h 16mFrontier

Wed 9/38:00 amSFO - JFK

1 stop18h 30mFrontier

Deal found 8/18$225

Thu 8/286:59 amJFK - SFO

1 stop11h 11mFrontier

Fri 10/311:00 pmSFO - JFK

1 stop9h 59mFrontier

Deal found 8/18$226

Fri 9/121:01 pmJFK - SFO

1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/161:30 pmSFO - JFK

Nonstop5h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/18$227

Thu 10/910:55 pmLGA - SFO

1 stop28h 19mFrontier

Mon 10/1310:23 pmSFO - LGA

1 stop9h 07mFrontier

Deal found 8/18$228

Fri 9/58:29 pmJFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/115:05 pmSFO - JFK

1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/18$228

Sat 9/2011:30 amLGA - SFO

1 stop12h 51mFrontier

Fri 9/265:45 amSFO - LGA

2 stops13h 26mFrontier

Deal found 8/17$229

Fri 9/128:29 pmJFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 9/178:00 amSFO - JFK

1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/16$229

Thu 10/1611:30 amLGA - SFO

1 stop12h 53mFrontier

Sun 10/1910:25 pmSFO - LGA

2 stops15h 37mFrontier

Deal found 8/17$230

Fri 10/109:00 amJFK - SFO

1 stop15h 23mFrontier

Mon 10/1310:23 pmSFO - JFK

1 stop10h 36mFrontier

Deal found 8/17$230

Wed 9/1710:59 pmLGA - SFO

2 stops27h 03mFrontier

Mon 9/2211:00 pmSFO - LGA

1 stop8h 33mFrontier

Deal found 8/17$231

Tue 9/96:59 amJFK - SFO

1 stop17h 22mFrontier

Tue 9/238:00 amSFO - JFK

1 stop18h 30mFrontier

Deal found 8/17$231

Best flights to Big Sur
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Big Sur that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 18, 2025.

Wed 10/810:00 pmLGA - SFO

1 stop21h 00mFrontier

Mon 10/1310:23 pmSFO - LGA

1 stop9h 07mFrontier

Deal found 8/16$233

Sat 9/278:29 pmJFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 20mHawaiian Airlines

Tue 9/3010:59 pmSFO - JFK

Nonstop5h 46mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 8/18$237

Sat 9/279:30 pmJFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 29mJetBlue

Tue 9/306:15 amSFO - JFK

Nonstop5h 42mJetBlue

Deal found 8/16$237

Tue 9/239:30 amJFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 10mAlaska Airlines

Tue 9/2310:59 pmSFO - JFK

Nonstop5h 46mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 8/16$237

Sun 9/288:49 amLGA - SFO

2 stops17h 59mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/410:49 amSFO - LGA

1 stop8h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/17$249

Tue 9/236:00 amLGA - SFO

1 stop8h 02mDelta

Mon 9/2912:45 amSFO - LGA

1 stop7h 02mDelta

Deal found 8/16$257

Wed 9/2412:30 pmLGA - SFO

1 stop8h 25mSouthwest

Tue 9/3011:25 amSFO - LGA

1 stop8h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 8/17$257

Tue 9/168:15 pmEWR - SFO

Nonstop6h 16mUnited Airlines

Sun 9/2110:45 pmSFO - EWR

Nonstop5h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/16$262

Wed 10/810:00 pmLGA - SFO

1 stop21h 00mFrontier

Sat 10/1110:23 pmSFO - LGA

1 stop9h 07mFrontier

Deal found 8/17$233

Tue 9/231:35 pmJFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 23mJetBlue

Wed 10/19:00 pmSFO - JFK

Nonstop5h 29mJetBlue

Deal found 8/17$237

Wed 9/249:30 amJFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 10mAlaska Airlines

Tue 9/3010:59 pmSFO - JFK

Nonstop5h 46mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 8/17$237

Wed 9/108:29 pmJFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 20mHawaiian Airlines

Tue 9/231:30 pmSFO - JFK

Nonstop5h 47mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 8/16$242

Last-minute flights to Big Sur
Discover last-minute flight deals to Big Sur. Data last updated August 18, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 8/2010:50 pmLGA - SFO

1 stop28h 29mFrontier

Thu 9/46:29 amSFO - LGA

1 stop12h 42mFrontier

Deal found 8/16$230

Sun 8/2412:30 pmJFK - SFO

1 stop13h 20mFrontier

Fri 9/1211:00 pmSFO - JFK

1 stop9h 59mFrontier

Deal found 8/16$234

Mon 8/259:00 amJFK - SFO

1 stop15h 03mFrontier

Thu 9/115:05 pmSFO - JFK

1 stop9h 25mFrontier

Deal found 8/16$233

Thu 8/286:59 amJFK - SFO

1 stop15h 16mFrontier

Wed 9/38:00 amSFO - JFK

1 stop18h 30mFrontier

Deal found 8/18$225

Thu 8/286:59 amJFK - SFO

1 stop11h 11mFrontier

Fri 10/311:00 pmSFO - JFK

1 stop9h 59mFrontier

Deal found 8/18$226

Fri 9/511:30 amLGA - SFO

2 stops14h 32mFrontier

Thu 9/256:29 amSFO - LGA

2 stops14h 28mFrontier

Deal found 8/17$234

Thu 9/1111:30 amLGA - SFO

1 stop12h 51mFrontier

Wed 9/177:10 amSFO - LGA

1 stop12h 01mFrontier

Deal found 8/18$225

Wed 9/1710:59 pmLGA - SFO

2 stops27h 03mFrontier

Mon 9/2211:00 pmSFO - LGA

1 stop8h 33mFrontier

Deal found 8/17$231

Thu 9/1811:30 amLGA - SFO

1 stop12h 51mFrontier

Thu 9/1811:00 pmSFO - LGA

1 stop8h 33mFrontier

Deal found 8/18$232

Thu 9/1811:30 amLGA - SFO

1 stop12h 51mFrontier

Sat 9/2710:49 amSFO - LGA

1 stop8h 22mFrontier

Deal found 8/18$233

Sat 9/2011:30 amLGA - SFO

1 stop12h 51mFrontier

Fri 9/265:45 amSFO - LGA

2 stops13h 26mFrontier

Deal found 8/17$229

Sat 9/2012:57 pmLGA - SFO

2 stops11h 24mMultiple Airlines

Wed 9/247:10 amSFO - LGA

1 stop12h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/18$235

One-way flights to Big Sur
Search for one-way flight options to Big Sur. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 18, 2025.

Fri 9/510:59 pmLGA - SFO

2 stops25h 22mFrontier

Deal found 8/18$132

Wed 10/221:01 pmJFK - SFO

2 stops28h 23mFrontier

Deal found 8/18$132

Sat 10/186:59 amJFK - SFO

2 stops17h 24mFrontier

Deal found 8/18$133

Tue 9/25:30 pmLGA - SFO

2 stops41h 21mFrontier

Deal found 8/18$134

Thu 9/187:30 amEWR - SFO

Nonstop6h 09mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 8/18$134

Wed 9/174:28 pmJFK - SFO

1 stop10h 31mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 8/18$134

Sat 8/306:20 amLGA - SFO

1 stop13h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 8/17$135

Sat 10/185:54 amEWR - SFO

2 stops37h 06mFrontier

Deal found 8/18$135

Tue 10/216:20 amJFK - SFO

2 stops19h 07mFrontier

Deal found 8/16$135

Thu 9/1111:15 amEWR - SFO

1 stop13h 06mFrontier

Deal found 8/18$136

Wed 10/112:59 pmJFK - SFO

2 stops22h 45mFrontier

Deal found 8/17$136

Tue 9/238:49 amLGA - SFO

2 stops40h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/16$137

Fly from

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 10/8

10:00 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop21h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 10/13

10:23 pm-10:30 am

1 stop9h 07m

$233

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 10/8

10:00 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop21h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 10/11

10:23 pm-10:30 am

1 stop9h 07m

$233

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 9/5

11:30 am-11:02 pm

2 stops14h 32m

San Francisco

Thu 9/25

6:29 am-11:57 pm

2 stops14h 28m

$234

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/27

8:29 pm-11:49 pm

Nonstop6h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

10:59 pm-7:45 am

Nonstop5h 46m

$237

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/27

9:30 pm-12:59 am

Nonstop6h 29m

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

6:15 am-2:57 pm

Nonstop5h 42m

$237

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/23

9:30 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop6h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

10:59 pm-7:45 am

Nonstop5h 46m

$237

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/23

1:35 pm-4:58 pm

Nonstop6h 23m

San Francisco

Wed 10/1

9:00 pm-5:29 am

Nonstop5h 29m

$237

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/24

9:30 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop6h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

10:59 pm-7:45 am

Nonstop5h 46m

$237

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/30

1:00 pm-4:12 pm

Nonstop6h 12m

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

10:59 pm-7:45 am

Nonstop5h 46m

$237

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 10/3

11:30 am-9:21 pm

1 stop12h 51m

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

11:00 pm-10:33 am

1 stop8h 33m

$238

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 8/18

Showing 1-10 of 60 results

...

Best time to book a flight to Big Sur

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Big Sur with our price prediction graph.

Estimated round-trip price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Big Sur

When is the best time to book a flight to Big Sur?

The best time to book flights to Big Sur is 86 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Big Sur?

On average, a flight from New York to Big Sur takes 11 hours 12 minutes. Flights to Big Sur from other popular cities in USA 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?

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

Weekly flight availability to Big Sur

The most flights from New York to Big Sur are scheduled on a Monday (171 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (77 on average).

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

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Big Sur are United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Big Sur?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Big Sur are JetBlue, Spirit Airlines and Frontier.

Rainfall in Big Sur 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

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

Read through reviews of airlines servicing the United States, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,981 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,925 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.

JetBlue

7.2

Good

2,915 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.

FAQs about flying to Big Sur

Can I find cheaper flights to Big Sur if I am willing to have layovers?
Yes, flights with layovers 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 round-trip flight to Big Sur?
A round-trip flight to Big Sur will typically cost around $1,113, however they can be found for as little as $64.
Where does the fastest flight to Big Sur depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Big Sur, Monterey Regional offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 56 minutes).
Does San Francisco have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at San Francisco can take advantage of the rental car 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 (1.0 mi away from San Francisco).

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

$132+ Cheap flights to Big Sur

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Find cheap flights to Big Sur with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

2. Select your favorite providers

3. Compare prices and book

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 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on August 18, 2025.

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Round-trip from

One-way from

Find flight deals to Big Sur

Cheapest flights to Big SurExplore the most affordable flight options available to Big Sur. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on August 18, 2025.

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 August 18, 2025.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Big Sur that are best for you.

Best time to book a flight to Big Sur

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Big Sur with our price prediction graph.

Cheapflights Insights

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 round-trip flight from New York to Big Sur. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

How long is the flight to Big Sur?

When is the cheapest time to fly to Big Sur?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Big Sur. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Weekly flight availability to Big Sur

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

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Big Sur?

Rainfall in Big Sur by month

Plan your trip to Big Sur by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

Temperature in Big Sur by month

Plan your trip to Big Sur by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

Reviews of airlines servicing Big Sur

Read through reviews of airlines servicing the United States, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Big Sur

Can I find cheaper flights to Big Sur if I am willing to have layovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Big Sur?

How much is a round-trip flight to Big Sur?

Where does the fastest flight to Big Sur depart from?

Does San Francisco have rental cars?

Are there hotels close to San Francisco?

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Search flights to Big Sur by cabin class

Find flights to Big Sur, based on your preferred cabin class, be it economy, premium economy, business, or first class.

100% Free

Book with Flexibility

Travel Smart

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 August 18, 2025.