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$61+ Cheap flights from South Dakota to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FSD — LAX
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Dakota (USSD) to California (USCA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$99
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$61
(Frontier)
From South Dakota to California
One-way flight from South Dakota to California

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Cheapest flights from South Dakota to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Dakota to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/210:08 pmRAP - LAS
Nonstop2h 26mAllegiant Air
Thu 2/65:57 pmLAS - RAP
Nonstop2h 21mAllegiant Air
Deal found 1/21$99
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/106:43 pmFSD - LAX
1 stop24h 51mFrontier
Thu 2/132:35 pmLAX - FSD
1 stop20h 56mFrontier
Deal found 1/21$140
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/76:43 pmFSD - SAN
1 stop7h 09mFrontier
Mon 2/106:25 amSAN - FSD
1 stop9h 18mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$150
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/1011:51 amFSD - LAS
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/137:31 pmLAS - FSD
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$176
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/109:55 pmFSD - LAS
Nonstop3h 09mAllegiant Air
Wed 3/268:00 amLAS - FSD
Nonstop2h 44mAllegiant Air
Deal found 1/21$188
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/242:31 pmFSD - LAS
1 stop11h 23mFrontier
Thu 2/279:48 pmLAS - FSD
1 stop13h 43mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$190
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/24:14 pmFSD - LAS
1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/96:00 amLAS - FSD
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$199
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/27:55 pmRAP - LAX
Nonstop2h 53mAllegiant Air
Mon 6/93:13 pmLAX - RAP
Nonstop2h 41mAllegiant Air
Deal found 1/20$208
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/41:27 pmFSD - SAN
1 stop5h 58mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/512:40 pmSAN - FSD
1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2311:20 amFSD - LAX
1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/295:00 amLAX - FSD
1 stop5h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/19$209
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/122:51 pmFSD - ONT
1 stop11h 18mFrontier
Tue 3/1812:59 amONT - FSD
1 stop10h 53mFrontier
Deal found 1/21$210
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Mon 4/79:58 amRAP - LAS
1 stop8h 32mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/101:29 pmLAS - RAP
Nonstop2h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$212

Find flights from South Dakota to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from South Dakota to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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Rapid CityLas Vegas

RAP - LAS

RAPLAS

Rapid City

Sun 2/2

10:08 pm-11:34 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 2/6

5:57 pm-9:18 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

$99

Sioux FallsLos Angeles

FSD - LAX

FSDLAX

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Mon 2/10

6:43 pm-5:34 pm

1 stop24h 51m

Los Angeles

Thu 2/13

2:35 pm-1:31 pm

1 stop20h 56m

$140

Sioux FallsSan Diego

FSD - SAN

FSDSAN

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Fri 2/7

6:43 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop7h 09m

San Diego

Mon 2/10

6:25 am-5:43 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$150

Sioux FallsLas Vegas

FSD - LAS

FSDLAS

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Mon 2/10

11:51 am-12:56 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 2/13

7:31 pm-1:31 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$176

Sioux FallsLas Vegas

FSD - LAS

FSDLAS

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Mon 3/10

9:55 pm-11:04 pm

Nonstop3h 09m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/26

8:00 am-12:44 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

$188

Sioux FallsLas Vegas

FSD - LAS

FSDLAS

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Mon 2/24

2:31 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop11h 23m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 2/27

9:48 pm-1:31 pm

1 stop13h 43m

$190

Sioux FallsLas Vegas

FSD - LAS

FSDLAS

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Wed 4/2

4:14 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop8h 39m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 4/9

6:00 am-2:09 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$199

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Mon 6/2

7:55 pm-9:48 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

Los Angeles

Mon 6/9

3:13 pm-6:54 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

$208

Sioux FallsLos Angeles

FSD - LAX

FSDLAX

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Wed 4/23

11:20 am-5:29 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/29

5:00 am-12:37 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$209

Sioux FallsOntario

FSD - ONT

FSDONT

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Wed 3/12

2:51 pm-12:09 am

1 stop11h 18m

Ontario

Tue 3/18

12:59 am-1:52 pm

1 stop10h 53m

$210

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Best time to book a flight from South Dakota to California

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Travel insights for flights from South Dakota to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Dakota to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Dakota to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Dakota to California (average of $246). Flying from South Dakota to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SD to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from South Dakota to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

When flying from South Dakota to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Allegiant Air, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines from South Dakota to California have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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9,706 reviews

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8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

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8.5

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7.1

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The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

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9,706 reviews

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8.0

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7.9

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8.2

Food

7.1

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8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

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8.0
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9,706 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

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9,706 reviews

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8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

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Entertainment

7.1

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The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Dakota to California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $61. However, be on the lookout for offers from Allegiant Air and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from South Dakota to California for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Dakota to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Dakota to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Dakota to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Dakota to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Dakota to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Dakota to California (average of $246). Flying from South Dakota to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from South Dakota to California

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$99Average$172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$99Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$164Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$219Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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