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$135+ 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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SFO
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
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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 July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$233
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$135
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$438
From New York (NYC) to Big Sur
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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 July 31, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 8/308:29 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 15mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 9/61:30 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 47mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/30$233
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/68:29 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 20mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/101:30 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$234
This Rumbo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Rumbo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/307:59 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 44mJetBlue
Sat 9/66:15 amSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 42mJetBlue
Deal found 7/30$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/304:28 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/611:00 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop9h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$240
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/306:00 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/62:48 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$245
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/307:00 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 23mDelta
Sat 9/62:45 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 52mDelta
Deal found 7/29$246
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/307:15 amLGA - SFO
1 stop8h 16mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/3010:50 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$255
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/301:00 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop11h 03mFrontier
Sat 9/611:00 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop9h 59mFrontier
Deal found 7/30$255
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/233:25 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop8h 38mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/2711:00 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sun 8/316:05 amLGA - SFO
1 stop7h 25mDelta
Wed 9/312:07 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop8h 37mDelta
Deal found 7/31$258
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sat 9/209:51 amEWR - SFO
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Mon 9/2212:45 amSFO - EWR
1 stop7h 08mDelta
Deal found 7/31$267
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Fri 10/317:05 amEWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 32mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/109:09 pmSFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/31$268

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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 July 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Big Sur that are best for you.

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New York

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Big Sur

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Depart

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Price

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/30

8:29 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop6h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

1:30 pm-10:17 pm

Nonstop5h 47m

$233

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/6

8:29 pm-11:49 pm

Nonstop6h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

1:30 pm-10:17 pm

Nonstop5h 47m

$234

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/30

7:59 pm-11:43 pm

Nonstop6h 44m

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

6:15 am-2:57 pm

Nonstop5h 42m

$235

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

11:00 pm-11:59 am

1 stop9h 59m

$236

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/30

6:00 am-9:16 am

Nonstop6h 16m

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

2:48 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop5h 42m

$245

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/30

7:00 am-10:23 am

Nonstop6h 23m

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

2:45 pm-11:37 pm

Nonstop5h 52m

$246

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/30

1:00 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop11h 03m

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

11:00 pm-11:59 am

1 stop9h 59m

$255

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/30

7:15 am-12:31 pm

1 stop8h 16m

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

10:50 pm-9:04 am

1 stop7h 14m

$255

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/23

3:25 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop8h 38m

San Francisco

Sat 9/27

11:00 pm-9:16 am

1 stop7h 16m

$257

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sun 8/31

6:05 am-10:30 am

1 stop7h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

12:07 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$258

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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 July 25, 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 July 31, 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 July 31, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to B1G are scheduled on a Thursday (175 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (79 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to Big Sur?

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 July 31, 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Breeze Airways
8.0
Very good
191 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,611 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Big Sur one-way?

    $135 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Hawaiian Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $138 and $139, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Big Sur?

    Most travelers choose New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco, Newark - San Francisco or New York LaGuardia - San Francisco when deciding on the best route from New York to Big Sur.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to Big Sur?

    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 $1,089, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $143. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $231.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Big Sur?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Big Sur?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$109Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$124Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$125Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$148Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Sun Country AirCheapest$175Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$201Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$208Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$282Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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