Big Sur

$54+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Big Sur, CA

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 6/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SFO
May 6 — May 131
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Los Angeles 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.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Big Sur are usually found in October or January, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Big Sur

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Los Angeles to Big Sur flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$81
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$54
(Frontier)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$137
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Los Angeles-San Francisco flights.
From Los Angeles to Big Sur
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Big Sur
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($11 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($2 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to Big Sur

Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Big Sur
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Big Sur. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/276:11 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 39mFrontier
Wed 6/2511:19 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 38mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$81
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/289:49 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 27mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 5/319:54 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/30$90
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Tue 5/276:11 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/319:54 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$91
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/286:00 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/39:54 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$117
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/38:40 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Thu 6/58:58 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/30$137
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/74:40 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Wed 6/116:35 amSFO - LAX
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$139
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Sun 5/47:08 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 29mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/410:58 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$231

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to Big Sur that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Big Sur that are best for you.

Fly from

Los Angeles

Fly to

Big Sur

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 5/27

6:11 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

San Francisco

Wed 6/25

11:19 am-12:57 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$81

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 5/28

9:49 pm-11:16 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

San Francisco

Sat 5/31

9:54 pm-11:26 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$90

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 5/27

6:11 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

San Francisco

Sat 5/31

9:54 pm-11:26 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$91

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 5/28

6:00 am-7:31 am

Nonstop1h 31m

San Francisco

Tue 6/3

9:54 pm-11:26 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$117

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 6/3

8:40 am-10:10 am

Nonstop1h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 6/5

8:58 am-10:32 am

Nonstop1h 34m

$137

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 6/7

4:40 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 6/11

6:35 am-1:35 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$139

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 6/28

6:08 pm-7:43 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$54

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 6/3

1:55 pm-3:15 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$59

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 5/21

10:29 am-5:11 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$61

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 5/28

4:00 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$68

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/30

Showing 1-10 of 16 results
1
2

Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Big Sur

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Big Sur from Los Angeles 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 from Los Angeles to Big Sur

How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Big Sur?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Big Sur. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to Big Sur. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Big Sur?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Big Sur (average of $276). Flying from Los Angeles to Big Sur in June is currently the most expensive (average of $384). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to B1G?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to Big Sur. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

When flying from Los Angeles to Big Sur, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Big Sur?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Big Sur. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Big Sur flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Big Sur

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Big Sur. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

The most flights from LAX to B1G are scheduled on a Thursday (186 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (99 on average).

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 May 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Los Angeles to Big Sur by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Big Sur. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to Big Sur?

    For a flight from Los Angeles to Big Sur, you will be flying from Los Angeles. Los Angeles (LAX) is just 9.4 mi from the center of the city. Los Angeles is the only Los Angeles airport and it handles 127 outbound flights to Big Sur per day. 11 airlines have flights to Big Sur from Los Angeles on a regular basis.

  • How popular is this Los Angeles to Big Sur flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Big Sur one-way?

    $54 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Hawaiian Airlines, with prices starting from $59 and $61, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to Big Sur?

    Before booking your flight to Big Sur from Los Angeles, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Aer Lingus (92%), Air China (89%), Qantas Airways( 86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Big Sur?

    While on average a flight from Los Angeles to Big Sur is generally $593, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $58. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $82 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Big Sur that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Big Sur flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Big Sur?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Big Sur.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Big Sur?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to Big Sur by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Big Sur?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Big Sur (average of $276). Flying from Los Angeles to Big Sur in June is currently the most expensive (average of $384). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

See more FAQs

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.

Alternative routes for Los Angeles to Big Sur

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Top 10 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Big Sur

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles to Big Sur. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$21Average$76FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$30Average$77FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$45Average$140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$58Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$78Average$136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$78Average$185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$86Average$190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$100Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$108Average$189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$110Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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.