Big Sur

$52+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Big Sur, CA

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SAN — SFO
Apr 19 — Apr 261
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Big Sur
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Big Sur. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 20, 2026.

This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/309:19 am
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 52m
Frontier
Mon 5/49:58 am
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19$104
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/56:44 pm
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 52m
Frontier
Wed 5/69:26 pm
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18$105
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Thu 5/77:18 pm
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 01m
Frontier
Mon 5/1110:04 pm
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18$106
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/156:30 am
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 45m
Southwest
Wed 4/221:20 pm
SFO
-
SAN
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/16$107
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/179:19 am
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 52m
Frontier
Mon 4/209:58 am
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$108
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/19:19 am
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 52m
Frontier
Fri 5/810:04 pm
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$109
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Wed 5/136:44 pm
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 52m
Frontier
Mon 5/1810:04 pm
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18$110
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/239:19 am
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 52m
Frontier
Mon 4/279:58 am
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19$111
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Sat 5/97:18 pm
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 01m
Frontier
Tue 5/129:26 pm
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19$112
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/19:19 am
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/37:15 am
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$113
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Wed 5/66:44 pm
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/276:16 am
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$115
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/239:19 am
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 52m
Frontier
Sun 4/269:58 am
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18$116

Find flight deals from San Diego to Big Sur

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Big Sur flight deals. Data was last updated March 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$104
(Super.com)

One-way from

$52
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$177
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-San Francisco flight deals.
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From San Diego to Big Sur
One-way flight from San Diego to Big Sur
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 March 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Big Sur that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 4/29

1:00 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops6h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 5/6

10:05 am-11:40 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$112

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Tue 4/14

4:25 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops6h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

5:55 am-12:40 pm

2 stops6h 45m

$127

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Tue 4/21

4:25 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

3:55 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$127

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 4/15

6:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop4h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

7:20 am-2:10 pm

2 stops6h 50m

$142

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Fri 5/1

4:20 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops5h 50m

San Francisco

Fri 5/8

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$152
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sun 4/26

7:00 am-8:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

7:40 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$167

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Thu 5/7

6:45 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop3h 38m

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

7:00 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop4h 43m

$176

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Tue 4/28

6:36 am-8:24 am

Nonstop1h 48m

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

10:40 pm-12:29 am

Nonstop1h 49m

$177

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 4/29

9:12 pm-11:01 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

San Francisco

Fri 5/1

2:53 pm-4:28 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$187

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Fri 5/8

8:45 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

2:25 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$192

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Big Sur

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Big Sur from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Big Sur

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Big Sur?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Big Sur. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Big Sur, you should look to book at least 90 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 San Diego to Big Sur?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Big Sur (average of $33). Flying from San Diego to Big Sur in February is currently the most expensive (average of $107). 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 SAN to B1G?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 March 20, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to Big Sur is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 23% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Big Sur?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Big Sur. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Big Sur flight should consider departing on Friday at noon 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 San Diego to Big Sur

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego 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 March 20, 2026.

The most flights from SAN to B1G are scheduled on a Thursday (71 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 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 March 20, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andHawaiian Airlines from San Diego to Big Sur have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego 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 San Diego to Big Sur?

    Most people fly from San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight from San Diego to Big Sur. On average, San Diego has 49 outbound flights to Big Sur per day from 9 airlines. San Diego is conveniently located just 2.6 mi from San Diego’s city center.

  • How popular is this San Diego to Big Sur flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Big Sur?

    Airlines like Southwest fly from San Diego to Big Sur in about 6h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between San Diego and Big Sur is about 446 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Big Sur one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $29. Users have also found prices from $32 and $34 on Spirit Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to Big Sur?

    Before booking your flight to Big Sur from San Diego, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Frontier (100%), Emirates (91%), SWISS( 88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Big Sur?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $50. While the most popular route (San Diego - San Francisco) can be booked for $85 on average, our data indicates $738 when flying from San Diego to Big Sur.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Big Sur?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Big Sur?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Big Sur?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Big Sur (average of $33). Flying from San Diego to Big Sur in February is currently the most expensive (average of $107). 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 9 airlines flying from San Diego to Big Sur

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 March 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$22Average$91FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$28Average$185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
FrontierCheapest$38Average$95FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$57Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$68Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$77Average$187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$79Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$88Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$197Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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