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— SFO
29 Apr — 6 May1
1 adult

Flights to Big Sur in 2025

Find the latest flights to Big Sur in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 24 April 2025.

Return from

$1,399

One-way from

$603

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,831
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 7/6-14/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 35m total
  • Auckland to San Francisco
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 27/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 50m total
  • Auckland to Big Sur
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($9 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in April 2025

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Sat 7/608:00AKL - SFO
1 stop24h 50mFiji Airways
Sat 14/622:55SFO - AKL
1 stop18h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 24/4$1,399
Sat 1/1115:10AKL - SFO
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1122:05SFO - AKL
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,426
Thu 5/615:20AKL - SFO
2 stops37h 39mAir Tahiti Nui
Tue 17/611:15SFO - AKL
2 stops29h 55mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 23/4$1,630
Tue 28/1020:50AKL - SFO
2 stops43h 00mChina Airlines
Tue 18/1123:40SFO - AKL
2 stops46h 30mChina Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,748
Wed 7/515:55AKL - SFO
2 stops27h 03mQantas Airways
Thu 15/522:00SFO - AKL
1 stop21h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/4$1,756
Thu 8/513:50AKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 10mAir New Zealand
Wed 21/522:05SFO - AKL
Nonstop12h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/4$1,778
Sat 1/1107:30AKL - SFO
2 stops33h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 16/1112:51SFO - AKL
2 stops23h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,813
Wed 11/619:45AKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 20/822:05SFO - AKL
Nonstop12h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,838
Mon 27/1013:50AKL - SFO
2 stops30h 03mDelta
Sun 16/1106:00SFO - AKL
1 stop29h 55mDelta
Deal found 23/4$1,863
Mon 27/1019:55AKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 10mAir Canada
Fri 21/1118:05SFO - AKL
2 stops25h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 23/4$1,885
Sun 26/1022:10AKL - SFO
2 stops42h 30mChina Southern
Mon 17/1123:35SFO - AKL
2 stops43h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 23/4$1,917
Tue 20/513:25AKL - SFO
1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific
Mon 26/500:20SFO - AKL
1 stop40h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 22/4$2,054

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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sat 7/6

08:00-13:50

1 stop24h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 14/6

22:55-12:40

1 stop18h 45m

$1,399

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/6

15:20-09:59

2 stops37h 39m

San Francisco

Tue 17/6

11:15-12:10

2 stops29h 55m

$1,630

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Wed 7/5

15:55-21:00

2 stops24h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 15/5

17:49-14:05

2 stops25h 16m

$1,756

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/6

19:30-19:55

2 stops43h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 19/8

01:05-18:00

2 stops45h 55m

$1,771

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/5

13:50-07:00

Nonstop12h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 21/5

22:05-06:00

Nonstop12h 55m

$1,778

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 20/5

06:35-10:25

2 stops22h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 27/5

22:55-22:45

1 stop28h 50m

$1,806

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/5

13:50-07:00

Nonstop12h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 21/5

22:05-06:00

Nonstop12h 55m

$1,835

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/5

06:00-17:45

1 stop30h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 21/5

11:26-18:00

2 stops35h 34m

$1,985

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 20/5

13:25-22:40

1 stop28h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 26/5

00:20-11:40

1 stop40h 20m

$2,054

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/6

21:25-20:30

2 stops42h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 19/8

00:35-15:35

1 stop44h 00m

$2,117

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight to Big Sur

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Big Sur

When is the best time to book a flight to Big Sur?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Big Sur. Price data was last updated on 18 April 2025.

The price you pay for your flight to Big Sur may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 77 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Big Sur?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Big Sur. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Big Sur should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Big Sur

The most flights from Auckland to Big Sur are scheduled on a Tuesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Big Sur?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Big Sur are Fiji Airways, Air Canada and United Airlines.

Rainfall in Big Sur by month

Plan your trip to Big Sur by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Big Sur by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

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 24 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tahiti Nui, EVA Air and China Airlines to Big Sur by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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, Fiji Airways 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 $688, however they can be found for as little as $682.

  • 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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