Big Sur

$59+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SFO
May 31 — Jun 71
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Big Sur

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 May 1, 2026.

This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Wed 6/107:35 pm
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 55m
Frontier
Thu 6/1110:27 pm
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 4/26$111
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Fri 5/297:15 pm
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 01m
Frontier
Tue 6/210:01 pm
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 4/27$112
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Thu 6/117:35 pm
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 55m
Frontier
Thu 6/1810:27 pm
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 4/27$113
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/267:43 am
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/2610:01 pm
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$114
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/277:15 pm
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 01m
Frontier
Wed 6/310:45 pm
SFO
-
SAN
1 stop10h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 4/27$115
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 6/58:35 pm
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/910:27 pm
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$116
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/77:10 pm
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 01m
Frontier
Tue 5/129:26 pm
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 4/27$117
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/307:15 pm
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 01m
Frontier
Mon 6/110:58 pm
SFO
-
SAN
1 stop9h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$118
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Fri 6/127:35 pm
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 55m
Frontier
Mon 6/1510:27 pm
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 4/27$120
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Fri 5/227:15 pm
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 01m
Frontier
Fri 5/2910:01 pm
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 4/26$121
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Fri 5/227:15 pm
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 01m
Frontier
Tue 5/2610:01 pm
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 4/26$122

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 May 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$111
(Super.com)

One-way from

$59
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$132
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. 20% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 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 May 1, 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 6/3

10:59 am-3:56 pm

1 stop4h 57m

San Francisco

Sat 6/6

6:20 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$157

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Mon 6/1

4:45 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 6/3

7:20 am-2:10 pm

2 stops6h 50m

$162

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 5/20

6:20 am-10:48 am

1 stop4h 28m

San Francisco

Sun 5/24

1:55 pm-7:47 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$177
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 5/30

2:25 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 6/1

1:25 pm-3:05 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$177

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 5/27

12:45 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops7h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 5/30

11:05 am-4:10 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$182

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 7/29

6:30 am-2:15 pm

2 stops7h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 8/18

6:00 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$187

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Tue 6/30

7:56 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop3h 29m

San Francisco

Sat 7/4

1:55 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$192

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 5/23

11:00 am-5:25 pm

2 stops6h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 5/25

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$192

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Fri 5/22

7:15 am-9:01 am

Nonstop1h 46m

San Francisco

Mon 5/25

6:00 am-10:08 am

1 stop4h 08m

$202

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Fri 6/12

6:55 pm-12:30 am

2 stops5h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 6/16

8:30 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$212

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Deals found on 4/26

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Big Sur

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 May 1, 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 24% 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 April 25, 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 May 1, 2026.

The most flights from SAN to B1G are scheduled on a Thursday (68 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (33 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego 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 May 1, 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

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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 47 outbound flights to Big Sur per day from 8 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 Delta, Southwest, and United Airlines fly from San Diego to Big Sur in about 1h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 17m. The distance between San Diego and Big Sur is about 446 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $36 and $38 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: Iberia (88%), Lufthansa (80%), Copa Airlines( 80%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $68. While the most popular route (San Diego - San Francisco) can be booked for $97 on average, our data indicates $726 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.

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Top 8 airlines flying from San Diego to Big Sur

Discover the top 8 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 May 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$29Average$102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$38Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
FrontierCheapest$47Average$97FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$68Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$74Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$77Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$95Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$199Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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