Big Sur

$133+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) 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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SFO
Aug 12 — Aug 191
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Big Sur are usually found in February or March, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from New York to Big Sur

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to Big Sur flight deals. Data was last updated August 7, 2025.

Round-trip from

$229
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$133
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$451
From New York (NYC) to Big Sur
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Big Sur
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

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Cheapest flights from New York to Big Sur
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Big Sur. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 7, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Fri 10/249:45 amLGA - SFO
1 stop10h 50mSouthwest
Fri 10/3110:50 amSFO - LGA
1 stop8h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 8/7$228
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Tue 10/2810:00 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 30mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/1010:53 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/7$229
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Tue 10/2111:20 amLGA - SFO
2 stops14h 25mSouthwest
Sat 10/258:20 amSFO - LGA
1 stop9h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 8/5$230
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Sat 8/304:28 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop8h 15mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 9/61:30 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 47mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/5$230
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Sat 8/306:00 amLGA - SFO
1 stop8h 13mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/311:10 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop7h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/7$231
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/64:28 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop8h 15mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/131:30 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/6$231
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Wed 9/39:00 amLGA - SFO
2 stops10h 45mSouthwest
Sat 9/65:15 amSFO - LGA
1 stop10h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 8/6$232
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/118:10 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 32mJetBlue
Sat 9/139:00 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 8/7$232
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Thu 9/46:30 amLGA - SFO
1 stop12h 55mSouthwest
Tue 9/97:50 amSFO - LGA
2 stops9h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 8/5$233
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 8/274:28 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop8h 15mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/36:00 amSFO - JFK
1 stop21h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/7$233
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/66:20 amLGA - SFO
1 stop13h 05mSouthwest
Mon 9/88:35 amSFO - LGA
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 8/7$234
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Sat 9/208:29 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 20mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/276:00 amSFO - JFK
1 stop21h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/7$234

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 August 7, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Big Sur that are best for you.

Fly from

New York

Fly to

Big Sur

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 10/24

9:45 am-5:35 pm

1 stop10h 50m

San Francisco

Fri 10/31

10:50 am-10:40 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$228

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/28

10:00 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop6h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

10:53 pm-7:29 am

Nonstop5h 36m

$229

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/30

4:28 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

1:30 pm-10:17 pm

Nonstop5h 47m

$230

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/21

11:20 am-10:45 pm

2 stops14h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 10/25

8:20 am-8:30 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$230

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 8/30

6:00 am-11:13 am

1 stop8h 13m

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

11:10 pm-9:16 am

1 stop7h 06m

$231

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/6

4:28 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

1:30 pm-10:17 pm

Nonstop5h 47m

$231

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/11

8:10 pm-11:42 pm

Nonstop6h 32m

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

9:00 pm-5:29 am

Nonstop5h 29m

$232

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/3

9:00 am-4:45 pm

2 stops10h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

5:15 am-6:15 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$232

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/27

4:28 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

6:00 am-6:09 am

1 stop21h 09m

$233

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 9/4

6:30 am-4:25 pm

1 stop12h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

7:50 am-8:00 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$233

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Big Sur

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Big Sur

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York 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 1, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Big Sur, you should look to book at least 86 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Big Sur?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Big Sur (average of $276). Flying from New York to Big Sur in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 NYC to B1G?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 August 7, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New York to Big Sur as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York 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.

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

Weekly flight availability from New York to Big Sur

Explore weekly flight availability from New York 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 August 7, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to B1G are scheduled on a Thursday (177 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (92 on average).

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 August 7, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Big Sur, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from New York to Big Sur are SAUDIA (100%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (98%) and Korean Air (95%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Big Sur?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New York to Big Sur? While on average our users pay $1,020, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $131. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $184.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Big Sur?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Big Sur (average of $276). Flying from New York to Big Sur in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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.

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Top 10 airlines flying from New York to Big Sur

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 August 7, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$109Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$118Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$125Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$148Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Sun Country AirCheapest$175Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$201Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$208Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$264Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$282Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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