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$696+ Cheap flights to Big Sur

— SFO
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Big Sur in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Big Sur

Fri 16/1015:00 -
1 stop18h 55m
Fri 23/1023:25 -
1 stop28h 50m
Deal found 16/9$1,337
Fri 25/1208:00 -
1 stop25h 25m
Sun 3/122:05 -
1 stop29h 10m
Deal found 16/9$1,404
Wed 18/1108:00 -
1 stop25h 35m
Sat 28/1121:50 -
1 stop18h 45m
Deal found 15/9$1,449
Wed 14/1019:50 -
Nonstop12h 05m
Sun 18/1021:05 -
Nonstop12h 55m
Deal found 15/9$1,489
Thu 22/1008:20 -
2 stops48h 15m
Sat 24/1008:41 -
2 stops28h 29m
Deal found 16/9$1,526
Mon 19/1006:15 -
2 stops24h 05m
Sun 1/1118:53 -
2 stops26h 07m
Deal found 12/9$1,529
Thu 15/1006:15 -
2 stops24h 05m
Sun 1/1118:53 -
2 stops26h 07m
Deal found 12/9$1,533
Sun 11/1015:00 -
1 stop18h 40m
Sun 18/1023:10 -
1 stop29h 05m
Deal found 12/9$1,553
Wed 14/1019:50 -
Nonstop12h 05m
Sun 18/1023:25 -
1 stop29h 20m
Deal found 15/9$1,557
Wed 14/1015:00 -
1 stop18h 55m
Sun 18/1023:10 -
1 stop29h 05m
Deal found 15/9$1,560
Sun 25/1014:50 -
1 stop18h 35m
Sat 31/1022:50 -
1 stop18h 45m
Deal found 13/9$1,564

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Return from

$1,312

One-way from

$696

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,630
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 7/2-22/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 56m total
  • Auckland to San Francisco
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 5/2-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 00m total
  • Auckland to Big Sur
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($210 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in September 2026
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AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/10

16:15-11:02

2 stops38h 47m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$830
Fastest return journey

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/11

15:50-07:05

Nonstop12h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,113

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/11

08:55-08:10

1 stop20h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,126

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Fri 4/12

14:45-13:58

1 stop20h 13m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,126

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/3

08:55-08:10

1 stop20h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,126

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 3/12

08:55-08:10

1 stop20h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,126

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/3

08:55-08:10

1 stop20h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 11/3

23:05-17:25

1 stop21h 20m

$1,597

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/10

15:00-18:50

2 stops23h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 28/11

21:50-13:35

1 stop18h 45m

$2,059

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Wed 18/11

14:45-16:14

2 stops22h 29m

San Francisco

Sat 28/11

09:56-08:55

2 stops25h 59m

$2,222

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 19/10

19:50-11:55

Nonstop12h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

23:35-20:35

1 stop24h 00m

$2,232

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Big Sur

How long is the flight to Big Sur?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Big Sur takes 12 hours 5 minutes. Flights to Big Sur from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Big Sur

The most flights from Auckland to Big Sur are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Big Sur?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Big Sur are Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways.

Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,346
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $1,051
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,029
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $1,059

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Big Sur?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Big Sur are Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and American Airlines.

Rainfall in Big Sur by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Big Sur ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Big Sur when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Big Sur 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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Big Sur

Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
259 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
259 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
259 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
669 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
259 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,099 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
259 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,214 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
259 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,635 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
259 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

FAQs about flying to Big Sur

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Big Sur if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Big Sur on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Big Sur?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Alaska Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Big Sur.

  • How much is a return flight to Big Sur?

    A return flight to Big Sur will typically cost around $330, however they can be found for as little as $65.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Big Sur depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Big Sur, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does San Francisco have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at San Francisco can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San Francisco?

    Yes. San Francisco has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Grand Hyatt At Sfo is the closest property to San Francisco (1.6 km away from San Francisco).

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