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, KLM 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 AED 712, however they can be found for as little as AED 617.

Where does the fastest flight to Big Sur depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Big Sur, Dubai Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 50 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).

AED 2,589+ Cheap Flights to Big Sur

Flights to Big Sur in 2025

Return from	AED 2,817
One-way from	AED 2,589
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	May
Average price	AED 4,051

SAUDIA
30/10-3/11
4 total stops
60h 19m total
Dubai to San Francisco

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KLM
4/2
1 total stop
21h 55m total
Dubai to Big Sur

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (AED 2,397 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (AED 478 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights to Big Sur
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Big Sur. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Thu 30/1023:00DXB - SFO

2 stops30h 24mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1122:50SFO - DXB

2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9AED 2,817

Mon 29/920:30DXB - SFO

2 stops33h 22mMultiple Airlines

Fri 3/1022:55SFO - DXB

2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9AED 2,850

Fri 19/920:30DXB - SFO

2 stops34h 11mMultiple Airlines

Tue 23/922:55SFO - DXB

2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9AED 2,875

Thu 18/901:50DXB - SFO

1 stop22h 35mITA Airways

Tue 23/915:15SFO - DXB

1 stop41h 10mITA Airways

Deal found 16/9AED 2,894

Tue 23/901:50DXB - SFO

1 stop22h 35mITA Airways

Sun 28/915:15SFO - DXB

1 stop41h 10mITA Airways

Deal found 16/9AED 2,901

Fri 31/1022:30DXB - SFO

2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1115:40SFO - DXB

2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9AED 2,909

Sun 21/901:50DXB - SFO

1 stop22h 35mITA Airways

Sun 5/1015:15SFO - DXB

1 stop41h 10mITA Airways

Deal found 16/9AED 2,916

Fri 19/901:50DXB - SFO

1 stop22h 35mITA Airways

Wed 24/915:15SFO - DXB

1 stop41h 10mITA Airways

Deal found 15/9AED 2,920

Wed 17/901:50DXB - SFO

1 stop22h 35mITA Airways

Mon 22/915:15SFO - DXB

1 stop41h 10mITA Airways

Deal found 15/9AED 2,927

Tue 16/901:50DXB - SFO

1 stop22h 35mITA Airways

Mon 22/915:15SFO - DXB

1 stop41h 10mITA Airways

Deal found 15/9AED 2,938

Tue 16/901:50DXB - SFO

1 stop22h 35mITA Airways

Sun 21/915:15SFO - DXB

1 stop41h 10mITA Airways

Deal found 16/9AED 2,960

Best flights to Big Sur
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Big Sur that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Mon 29/920:30DXB - SFO

2 stops33h 22mMultiple Airlines

Fri 3/1022:55SFO - DXB

2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9AED 2,850

Sat 1/1111:20DXB - SFO

1 stop39h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Sat 8/1116:30SFO - DXB

1 stop28h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 17/9AED 3,118

Thu 16/1001:55DXB - SFO

1 stop23h 48mUnited Airlines

Mon 3/1110:45SFO - DXB

1 stop20h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9AED 3,338

Mon 22/920:30DXB - SFO

2 stops33h 22mMultiple Airlines

Fri 26/921:00SFO - DXB

2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9AED 2,875

Tue 28/1023:00DXB - SFO

2 stops35h 23mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1021:30SFO - DXB

2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9AED 2,875

Mon 10/1102:15DXB - SFO

1 stop25h 14mUnited Airlines

Mon 17/1111:45SFO - DXB

1 stop19h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9AED 3,397

Tue 18/1111:20DXB - SFO

1 stop39h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 25/1116:30SFO - DXB

1 stop28h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 17/9AED 3,397

Fri 31/1022:30DXB - SFO

2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1115:40SFO - DXB

2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9AED 2,909

Fri 31/1002:15DXB - SFO

1 stop24h 14mUnited Airlines

Sat 8/1106:00SFO - DXB

2 stops25h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9AED 3,397

Wed 8/1001:55DXB - SFO

1 stop23h 48mUnited Airlines

Sat 18/1000:43SFO - DXB

2 stops30h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9AED 3,397

Sun 9/1102:15DXB - SFO

2 stops29h 05mUnited Airlines

Mon 17/1111:45SFO - DXB

1 stop19h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9AED 3,397

Direct flights to Big Sur
Explore direct flight options to Big Sur based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Tue 18/1108:50DXB - SFO

Nonstop16h 00mEmirates

Tue 25/1115:40SFO - DXB

Nonstop15h 45mEmirates

Deal found 17/9AED 5,486

Thu 30/1008:50DXB - SFO

Nonstop16h 00mEmirates

Thu 6/1115:40SFO - DXB

Nonstop15h 45mEmirates

Deal found 15/9AED 5,490

Thu 9/1009:10DXB - SFO

Nonstop15h 50mEmirates

Sun 19/1017:05SFO - DXB

Nonstop15h 35mEmirates

Deal found 17/9AED 5,501

Mon 6/1009:10DXB - SFO

Nonstop15h 50mEmirates

Mon 13/1017:05SFO - DXB

Nonstop15h 35mEmirates

Deal found 15/9AED 5,516

Thu 9/1009:10DXB - SFO

Nonstop15h 50mEmirates

Tue 14/1017:05SFO - DXB

Nonstop15h 35mEmirates

Deal found 15/9AED 5,520

Thu 16/1009:10DXB - SFO

Nonstop15h 50mEmirates

Mon 20/1017:05SFO - DXB

Nonstop15h 35mEmirates

Deal found 15/9AED 5,527

Wed 1/1009:10DXB - SFO

Nonstop15h 50mEmirates

Sun 5/1017:05SFO - DXB

Nonstop15h 35mEmirates

Deal found 16/9AED 5,538

Wed 8/1009:10DXB - SFO

Nonstop15h 50mEmirates

Sun 12/1017:05SFO - DXB

Nonstop15h 35mEmirates

Deal found 17/9AED 5,542

Thu 12/308:50DXB - SFO

Nonstop16h 00mEmirates

Mon 16/316:45SFO - DXB

Nonstop15h 40mEmirates

Deal found 14/9AED 5,567

Sat 18/1009:10DXB - SFO

Nonstop15h 50mEmirates

Mon 27/1016:45SFO - DXB

Nonstop15h 40mEmirates

Deal found 15/9AED 5,655

Fri 17/1009:10DXB - SFO

Nonstop15h 50mEmirates

Mon 27/1016:45SFO - DXB

Nonstop15h 40mEmirates

Deal found 15/9AED 5,677

Fri 10/1009:10DXB - SFO

Nonstop15h 50mEmirates

Tue 14/1017:05SFO - DXB

Nonstop15h 35mEmirates

Deal found 15/9AED 5,681

Last-minute flights to Big Sur
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Wed 17/901:50DXB - SFO

1 stop22h 35mITA Airways

Mon 22/915:15SFO - DXB

1 stop41h 10mITA Airways

Deal found 15/9AED 2,927

Thu 18/901:50DXB - SFO

1 stop22h 35mITA Airways

Tue 23/915:15SFO - DXB

1 stop41h 10mITA Airways

Deal found 16/9AED 2,894

Fri 19/920:30DXB - SFO

2 stops34h 11mMultiple Airlines

Tue 23/922:55SFO - DXB

2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9AED 2,875

Fri 19/901:50DXB - SFO

1 stop22h 35mITA Airways

Wed 24/915:15SFO - DXB

1 stop41h 10mITA Airways

Deal found 15/9AED 2,920

Sun 21/901:50DXB - SFO

1 stop22h 35mITA Airways

Sun 5/1015:15SFO - DXB

1 stop41h 10mITA Airways

Deal found 16/9AED 2,916

Tue 23/901:50DXB - SFO

1 stop22h 35mITA Airways

Sun 28/915:15SFO - DXB

1 stop41h 10mITA Airways

Deal found 16/9AED 2,901

Mon 29/920:30DXB - SFO

2 stops33h 22mMultiple Airlines

Fri 3/1022:55SFO - DXB

2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9AED 2,850

Thu 30/1023:00DXB - SFO

2 stops30h 24mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1122:50SFO - DXB

2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9AED 2,817

Fri 31/1022:30DXB - SFO

2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1115:40SFO - DXB

2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9AED 2,909

One-way flights to Big Sur
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Wed 4/201:55DXB - SFO

1 stop21h 55mKLM

Deal found 17/9AED 2,589

Thu 30/1001:55DXB - SFO

2 stops25h 04mKLM

Deal found 17/9AED 2,626

Sun 30/1111:00DXB - SFO

1 stop38h 25mKLM

Deal found 17/9AED 2,640

Sun 16/1122:00DXB - SFO

1 stop33h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9AED 2,659

Sun 14/1202:25DXB - SFO

3 stops40h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9AED 2,662

Tue 7/1022:10DXB - SFO

1 stop33h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9AED 2,670

Fri 26/903:30DXB - SFO

2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9AED 2,673

Mon 8/1201:30DXB - SFO

2 stops22h 20mAir France

Deal found 14/9AED 2,684

Thu 16/1001:50DXB - SFO

1 stop22h 35mITA Airways

Deal found 15/9AED 2,696

Tue 30/920:40DXB - SFO

1 stop45h 20mAir India

Deal found 15/9AED 2,707

Tue 30/1206:45DXB - SFO

3 stops43h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9AED 2,714

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 29/9

20:30-18:52

2 stops33h 22m

San Francisco

Fri 3/10

22:55-19:00

2 stops33h 05m

AED 2,850

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 22/9

20:30-18:52

2 stops33h 22m

San Francisco

Fri 26/9

21:00-12:00

2 stops28h 00m

AED 2,875

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 28/10

23:00-23:23

2 stops35h 23m

San Francisco

Fri 31/10

21:30-13:00

2 stops28h 30m

AED 2,875

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 31/10

22:30-19:30

2 stops32h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 4/11

15:40-13:00

2 stops33h 20m

AED 2,909

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sat 1/11

11:20-15:40

1 stop39h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 8/11

16:30-09:00

1 stop28h 30m

AED 3,118

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 16/10

01:55-14:43

1 stop23h 48m

San Francisco

Mon 3/11

10:45-19:40

1 stop20h 55m

AED 3,338

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 10/11

02:15-15:29

1 stop25h 14m

San Francisco

Mon 17/11

11:45-19:40

1 stop19h 55m

AED 3,397

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 18/11

11:20-14:40

1 stop39h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 25/11

16:30-09:00

1 stop28h 30m

AED 3,397

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 31/10

02:15-15:29

1 stop24h 14m

San Francisco

Sat 8/11

06:00-19:40

2 stops25h 40m

AED 3,397

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 8/10

01:55-14:43

1 stop23h 48m

San Francisco

Sat 18/10

00:43-18:35

2 stops30h 52m

AED 3,397

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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?

The best time to book flights to Big Sur is 66 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Big Sur?

On average, a flight from Dubai to Big Sur takes 15 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Big Sur from other popular cities in United Arab Emirates 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 Dubai to Big Sur are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

The most popular airlines flying from Dubai to Big Sur are Emirates, British Airways and United Airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Big Sur?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Big Sur are KLM, Virgin Atlantic and British Airways.

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 reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Qatar Airways, andUnited Airlines to the United States. 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.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,339 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,339 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,339 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,622 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,339 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,926 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,339 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

Virgin Atlantic

7.4

Good

664 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,339 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,367 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,339 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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, KLM 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 AED 712, however they can be found for as little as AED 617.
Where does the fastest flight to Big Sur depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Big Sur, Dubai Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 50 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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Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dubai to Big Sur. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

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Temperature in Big Sur by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Big Sur

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