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8 Apr — 15 Apr1
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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 3 April 2025.

Return from

$1,398

One-way from

$644

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,871
24/4-10/5
  • 24/4-10/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 04m total
  • Auckland to San Francisco
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  • Fiji Airways
  • 19/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 20m total
  • Auckland to Big Sur
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Thu 24/413:55AKL - SFO
2 stops25h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/514:18SFO - AKL
2 stops27h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$1,398
Sat 5/423:30AKL - SFO
1 stop18h 15mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 9/407:00SFO - AKL
1 stop19h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/4$1,490
Tue 8/408:00AKL - SFO
1 stop24h 50mFiji Airways
Tue 15/422:45SFO - AKL
1 stop18h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/4$1,494
Sun 4/515:35AKL - SFO
2 stops22h 42mAir Tahiti Nui
Tue 6/517:35SFO - AKL
2 stops23h 35mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 2/4$1,586
Mon 20/1016:55AKL - SFO
2 stops24h 30mQantas Airways
Sat 8/1123:59SFO - AKL
1 stop36h 26mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/4$1,691
Sun 4/519:30AKL - SFO
2 stops43h 25mChina Airlines
Mon 5/501:05SFO - AKL
2 stops45h 55mChina Airlines
Deal found 2/4$1,722
Mon 5/513:50AKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 18/522:05SFO - AKL
Nonstop12h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/4$1,769
Mon 5/506:00AKL - SFO
2 stops29h 59mBritish Airways
Sun 18/517:49SFO - AKL
2 stops25h 16mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/4$1,816
Mon 5/513:50AKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 18/523:20SFO - AKL
1 stop30h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/4$1,825
Thu 5/615:50AKL - SFO
1 stop18h 58mAmerican Airlines
Wed 25/616:18SFO - AKL
2 stops30h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/4$1,836
Fri 30/519:45AKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 05mAir Canada
Sat 21/619:40SFO - AKL
2 stops24h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 2/4$1,855
Fri 22/821:25AKL - SFO
1 stop42h 15mChina Southern
Thu 11/900:35SFO - AKL
2 stops44h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 3/4$2,014

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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 24/4

13:55-20:37

2 stops25h 42m

San Francisco

Sat 10/5

14:18-12:40

2 stops27h 22m

$1,398

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sun 4/5

08:00-13:50

1 stop24h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 6/5

22:45-22:45

1 stop29h 00m

$1,501

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sun 4/5

15:35-19:17

2 stops22h 42m

San Francisco

Tue 6/5

17:35-12:10

2 stops23h 35m

$1,586

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Fri 22/8

13:25-22:19

2 stops27h 54m

San Francisco

Fri 12/9

18:12-15:05

2 stops25h 53m

$1,720

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sun 4/5

19:30-19:55

2 stops43h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

01:05-18:00

2 stops45h 55m

$1,722

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 5/5

13:50-07:00

Nonstop12h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 18/5

22:05-06:00

Nonstop12h 55m

$1,769

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 5/5

06:00-16:59

2 stops29h 59m

San Francisco

Sun 18/5

17:49-14:05

2 stops25h 16m

$1,816

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 5/5

13:50-07:00

Nonstop12h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 18/5

23:20-00:35

1 stop30h 15m

$1,825

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/6

15:50-15:48

1 stop18h 58m

San Francisco

Wed 25/6

16:18-18:00

2 stops30h 42m

$1,836

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Fri 30/5

19:45-12:50

Nonstop12h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 24/6

16:35-14:55

2 stops27h 20m

$1,855

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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 28 March 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.

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 $785

Fiji Airways

Fiji Airways

From $591

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $666

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $666

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 Qantas Airways.

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 3 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tahiti Nui, China Airlines and Asiana 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.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

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.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

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.
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
724 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

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.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very Good
438 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,287 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

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.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
180 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

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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