Big Sur

$141+ Cheap flights to Big Sur

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Flights to Big Sur in 2026

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 abril 18, 2026.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/14:31 pm
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop9h 30m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 5/511:59 pm
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop9h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/131:30 pm
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop12h 34m
Multiple Airlines
mié. 5/2712:52 pm
SFO
-
EWR
2 stops19h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13$261
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/279:30 am
JFK
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SFO
Nonstop6h 17m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 9/16:00 am
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13$267
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/76:00 am
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 25m
JetBlue
sáb. 5/168:25 am
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 41m
JetBlue
Deal found 4/13$268
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/17:59 am
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 26m
Multiple Airlines
lun. 5/1811:59 pm
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop9h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13$269
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/71:00 pm
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 33m
Multiple Airlines
sáb. 5/168:25 am
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13$269
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/41:30 pm
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop12h 34m
Frontier
dom. 6/78:44 pm
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop10h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 4/14$270
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/71:00 pm
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop9h 34m
Frontier
vie. 5/1510:15 pm
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop10h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 4/13$270
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/61:30 pm
EWR
-
SFO
2 stops22h 00m
Frontier
dom. 5/1011:59 pm
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop9h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 4/14$271
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/110:40 am
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 14m
United Airlines
dom. 9/611:59 pm
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/16$272
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/81:00 pm
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop9h 34m
Frontier
lun. 5/1810:15 pm
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop10h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 4/13$272
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/57:59 am
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 26m
Alaska Airlines
vie. 5/89:19 pm
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/13$273

Find flight deals to Big Sur

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 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on abril 18, 2026.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$400

Round-trip from

$260

One-way from

$143
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($7 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
From New York to San Francisco
One-way flight from New York to Big Sur

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Locate flights to Big Sur that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on abril 18, 2026.
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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

vie. 5/29

4:30 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop9h 35m

San Francisco

mar. 6/9

5:10 am-5:55 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$287

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

mar. 5/12

7:20 pm-12:50 am

1 stop8h 30m

San Francisco

mar. 5/19

5:30 am-4:08 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$287

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

jue. 5/7

6:00 am-10:24 am

1 stop7h 24m

San Francisco

lun. 5/11

12:15 am-10:40 am

1 stop7h 25m

$287

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

mar. 5/5

6:00 am-11:20 am

1 stop8h 20m

San Francisco

vie. 5/8

11:56 pm-10:18 am

1 stop7h 22m

$287

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

mar. 9/22

9:40 am-2:29 pm

1 stop7h 49m

San Francisco

vie. 10/2

2:00 pm-1:04 am

1 stop8h 04m

$298

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

vie. 5/1

6:10 am-11:24 am

1 stop8h 14m

San Francisco

sáb. 5/9

11:56 pm-10:18 am

1 stop7h 22m

$317

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

jue. 4/30

7:55 am-1:39 pm

1 stop8h 44m

San Francisco

mié. 5/6

8:00 am-6:41 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$317

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

mié. 5/6

2:10 pm-7:32 pm

1 stop8h 22m

San Francisco

sáb. 5/9

11:56 pm-10:18 am

1 stop7h 22m

$317

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

lun. 4/27

5:50 pm-12:20 am

1 stop9h 30m

San Francisco

mar. 5/5

10:30 am-10:45 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$322

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

vie. 7/10

4:57 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop9h 11m

San Francisco

mar. 7/14

11:52 am-10:56 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$327

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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 round-trip flight from New York to Big Sur. Price data was last updated on April 10, 2026.

The best time to book flights to Big Sur is 66 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 9 hours 19 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Big Sur. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Big Sur should consider flying on Wednesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, 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 Friday (151 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (65 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Big Sur?

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

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 - 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

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 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

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 abril 18, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing the United States, such as Alaska Airlines,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

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, Spirit Airlines 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 $188, however they can be found for as little as $51.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Big Sur, Sacramento Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 54 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).

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