$55 Find Cheap Flights from Phoenix to Big Sur

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Cheapest round-trip
$80
Overall average: $163
Frontier
Thu 2/12Sun 2/15
PHX - SFO • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$55
Typical prices: $85-$210
Southwest
Sun 1/18
PHX - SFO • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from Phoenix to Big Sur (PHX-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Phoenix to Big Sur that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Phoenix to Big Sur

Thu, Feb 12 - Sun, Feb 15
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6:00 am - 7:20 am
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2h 20mnonstop
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9:16 pm - 12:21 am
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2h 05mnonstop
$80Frontier
Fri, Feb 13 - Sun, Feb 15
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7:00 am - 8:17 am
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2h 17mnonstop
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9:16 pm - 12:21 am
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2h 05mnonstop
$85Frontier
Fri, Feb 13 - Sun, Feb 15
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7:00 am - 8:17 am
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2h 17mnonstop
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9:16 pm - 12:21 am
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2h 05mnonstop
$86Frontier
Fri, Feb 27 - Thu, Mar 5
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4:40 pm - 5:58 pm
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2h 18mnonstop
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8:05 am - 11:13 am
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2h 08mnonstop
$88Frontier
Tue, Jan 20 - Thu, Jan 22
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6:42 pm - 8:49 am
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15h 07m1 stop
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8:18 pm - 11:21 pm
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2h 03mnonstop
$89Frontier
Sat, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 18
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3:23 pm - 4:34 pm
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2h 11mnonstop
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6:00 am - 9:05 am
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2h 05mnonstop
$91American Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Fri, Jan 23
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8:30 am - 9:55 am
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2h 25mnonstop
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8:23 pm - 11:26 pm
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2h 03mnonstop
$92Frontier
Fri, Feb 20 - Sun, Feb 22
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4:40 pm - 5:58 pm
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2h 18mnonstop
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3:59 pm - 7:04 pm
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2h 05mnonstop
$93Frontier
Wed, Feb 18 - Fri, Feb 20
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9:52 am - 8:03 am
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23h 11m1 stop
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8:18 pm - 11:21 pm
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2h 03mnonstop
$94Frontier
Fri, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 13
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8:30 am - 9:46 am
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2h 16mnonstop
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9:42 pm - 2:55 pm
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16h 13m1 stop
$95Frontier
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$55
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to San Francisco

When to book flights from Phoenix to Big Sur

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FAQs for booking flights from Phoenix to Big Sur

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Big Sur?

    When flying out of Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport you’ll be using Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Big Sur does not have its own airport so you’ll be flying into nearby San Francisco airport, which is 98.5 mi away.

  • How long does a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Big Sur take?

    Direct flights cover the 650 miles separating Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport and Big Sur in about 2h 05m.

  • How many flights are there between Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport and Big Sur?

    50 direct flights run between Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport and Big Sur on a daily basis. On average, there are about 353 departures each week.

  • What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly between Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport and Big Sur?

    Consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Phoenix to Big Sur?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Phoenix to Big Sur.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Phoenix to Big Sur?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Big Sur from Phoenix is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Phoenix to Big Sur?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Big Sur with an airline and back to Phoenix with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Phoenix to Big Sur?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Big Sur from Phoenix up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Big Sur?

    In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket between Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport and Big Sur found on KAYAK was with Frontier for $30. Frontier offered a round-trip connection from $52 and Hawaiian Airlines from $68.

Top tips for finding cheap flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Big Sur

  • There is no airport in Big Sur. Instead, you’ll be flying into San Francisco Airport when flying between Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport and Big Sur.
  • The cheapest flight from Phoenix to Big Sur was found 70 days before departure, on average.
  • Book at least 2 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be October, November and December. The cheapest month to fly is January.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving Phoenix to Big Sur

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Phoenix to Big Sur? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11496 reviews
7.0Entertainment
7.1Food
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
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Every thing is on time, boarding, landing nice and smooth. But No tv? No food for 6 hours flight?

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2025
EWR - SFO
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Every thing is on time, boarding, landing nice and smooth. But No tv? No food for 6 hours flight?

I always choose Alaska when I can. Every thing seems to run more efficiently with them.

I don’t think Alaska coordinates with Kayak. I did not get a “check-in” email inviting me to check in 24 hours in advance. Had to wait 20+ minutes to get a wheel chair.

The plane was delayed which was annoying. No seat back screens is a bummer. Staff if great

Poor, the last leg of our trip was cancelled and we didn't know about it until we arrived at the airport. Another flight on the same airline was not available until three days later which would have ruined our vacation. Luckily we were able to get re-blooked on another airline after spending hours at the airport.

I wish you would have just canceled the Saturday flight from sea to rdd on Dec 13. the diversion cost me more time and money than if I had just rebooked to Sacramento. It was a huge headache and cost.

I liked that I made it onto the flight rather than “missing” the connection. We left PDX early in the morning along with half of Portland arriving at about the same time as we did- 2 hours prior to our flight leaving. The layover was for less than an hour and we were concerned that we would not make the connection, but as it turns out, the flight leaving LAX was even more delayed in departure due to needing some maintenance repair for the a/c of the plane. As for the food- it seems not so very nice that you are not feeding people and offering complementary alcohol on the international flights any more.

I was standing in line to use the restroom. A First Class passenger wanted to use the restroom after me, but Jaques made me wait on Flight 3418 from BOI to SJC on December 12, 2025. I felt this was inappropriate and rude.

The flight was fine. The connecting flight was a nightmare. Gate change without text or email notification was super frustrating and I ended up missing my connecting flight. Return flight was delayed and had I not quadruple checked flight time, gate and refreshed the Alaska Airlines app every 5 minutes, I would have taken a flight that would not arrive in time for my connecting flight. Ended up flying Delta home.

The flight was delayed so we didn’t get into San Diego until almost 1 AM. Otherwise, it was lovely.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

mandatory demand customer to check their carry on because not enough people check bags.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

Flight was late - I was downgraded from first class to coach

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

After boarding the plane in Chicago, the passengers were told that there was a technical problem with the plane. Passengers remained on the plane as they tried to fix the problem. After what was probably an hour passengers were told that there was a need to change planes as the problem was not solved. Passengers disembarked and boarded another plane. After taxing to the runway and waiting for takeoff, passengers were told that owing to the thunderstorm the flight was unable to take off but would try and reroute. After some time passengers were told there wasn't enough fuel for the new route and the plane had to return to the gate for additional fuel. after another log delay the flight got underway. On the plane there was food, drinks, ice or entertainment. We were a glass of water, which appeared rationed. Flight arrived about 5 hours late. The pilot was fantastic and communicated with the passengers throughout the ordeal.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

The internet service I paid for didn’t work at all and the flight crew was not very friendly.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

Check in was quick and easy during early hours. Flight was on time, and customer services was a plus.

The flight was comfortable with the exit row and great service

it was fine, decent flight... dont get food besides cookies or pretzels so not sure why you ask about food. same for entertainment..

Liked that it was on time. Staff professional and friendly.

More choices on snacks. Built-in video screen to enjoy entertainment choices.

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

this plane was really old, had exit row seats and tray was in arm of seat so super uncomfortable to use. another seat they could t even use the tray it was broke. seat i. front of me had duct tape on it cause seat was ripped open... this plane should either be updated or retired.

We are too tired and frustrated to comment politely at this point

Ring in first class for an overnight flight, there was no blankets nor pillows for first class customers.

I didn't like that my paid for seat was changed 2 hours before my flight.

Overall, a good experience. The food, however, was subpar. The breakfast was a joke.

First world problems, but still… We were seated in first class and asked for a cocktail on a very short, 50 minute flight. After our drink order was taken, a half hour went by, and we noticed that every other person in the small plane had been served except for us. We got up to ask about it, the drinks finally came, then were taken away three minutes later since the flight was so short. Really strange situation, on the other hand, we were in Utah.

Horrible. I would never fly Frontier again. The booking process is tricky at best, but fraudulent in my opinion. Frontier customer service did nothing to rectify my purchase -- I ended up paying more than double what I could have gotten from other airlines and nearly triple what I thought I was buying from Frontier. Their booking practices are unfair to the consumer.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

The crew was mostly okay. The flight attendant who answered our questions was curt and unhelpful unfortunately. He seemed upset and I understand having off days.

Very bad! No good service delayed my second connection flight

They canceled flight. Hard to believe there was even a plane incoming for us to get on

Plane was down graded and I lost my uncharged exit row with more leg room. No mention or offer of refund from podium. Flight attendant was nice to explain this happens often and that I could request a refund via online form submission. I did this and have heard nothing back.

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