| Cover | Aug. 16, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 16, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 001-41759 |
| Entity Registrant Name | SURF AIR MOBILITY INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001936224 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 36-5025592 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 12111 S. Crenshaw Blvd. |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Hawthorne |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 90250 |
| City Area Code | 310 |
| Local Phone Number | 365-3675 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | SRFM |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Elected Not To Use the Extended Transition Period | false |
