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$76+ Cheap flights from South Dakota to California

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FSD — LAX
Dec 24 — Dec 311
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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 December 19, 2024.

Round-trip from

$106
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$76
(Mytrip)
From South Dakota to California
One-way flight from South Dakota to California

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Cheapest flights from South Dakota to California
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Fri 12/208:34 pmFSD - SFO
1 stop13h 35mFrontier
Mon 1/66:00 amSFO - FSD
1 stop11h 38mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$236
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Sat 12/218:30 pmFSD - SAN
1 stop15h 57mFrontier
Sat 1/46:25 amSAN - FSD
1 stop11h 15mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$250
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Mon 12/308:34 pmFSD - LAS
1 stop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/36:20 amLAS - FSD
Nonstop2h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$273
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Mon 12/2311:58 amFSD - LAS
Nonstop3h 11mAllegiant Air
Thu 12/266:40 amLAS - FSD
Nonstop2h 53mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/18$277
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/308:34 pmFSD - LAX
1 stop5h 56mFrontier
Sat 1/46:30 amLAX - FSD
1 stop11h 10mFrontier
Deal found 12/19$278
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Wed 12/258:30 pmFSD - SNA
1 stop22h 09mFrontier
Mon 1/69:15 amSNA - FSD
1 stop8h 23mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$288
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Sun 12/2210:00 pmRAP - LAS
Nonstop2h 27mAllegiant Air
Sun 12/295:54 pmLAS - RAP
Nonstop2h 16mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/18$305
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3111:25 amFSD - LAS
1 stop8h 13mDelta
Sun 1/53:50 pmLAS - FSD
1 stop5h 12mDelta
Deal found 12/19$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Tue 12/315:10 pmFSD - LAX
1 stop5h 32mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/77:04 amLAX - FSD
1 stop7h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$358
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/245:00 amFSD - ONT
2 stops9h 08mDelta
Thu 1/91:21 pmONT - FSD
2 stops7h 46mDelta
Deal found 12/18$363
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/236:00 amRAP - LAS
1 stop6h 19mDelta
Fri 1/33:50 pmLAS - RAP
1 stop5h 59mDelta
Deal found 12/18$368
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Mon 12/237:42 pmFSD - SFO
1 stop6h 08mDelta
Tue 12/3112:10 amSFO - FSD
1 stop8h 32mDelta
Deal found 12/18$378

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 December 19, 2024.

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Rapid CityLas Vegas

RAP - LAS

RAPLAS

Rapid City

Sun 1/5

10:00 pm-11:27 pm

Nonstop2h 27m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/9

5:57 pm-9:18 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

$106

Sioux FallsSan Diego

FSD - SAN

FSDSAN

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Mon 1/27

6:43 pm-12:29 am

1 stop7h 46m

San Diego

Fri 1/31

6:25 am-5:43 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$127

Sioux FallsLos Angeles

FSD - LAX

FSDLAX

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Mon 1/6

8:34 pm-12:30 am

1 stop5h 56m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/13

6:30 am-5:39 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$147

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Fri 1/17

6:43 pm-12:09 am

1 stop7h 26m

San Francisco

Fri 1/24

6:05 am-5:43 pm

1 stop9h 38m

$168

Sioux FallsLas Vegas

FSD - LAS

FSDLAS

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Fri 1/3

8:34 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 1/6

6:20 am-11:13 am

Nonstop2h 53m

$171

Sioux FallsLas Vegas

FSD - LAS

FSDLAS

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Mon 1/6

12:03 pm-1:14 pm

Nonstop3h 11m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 1/13

6:05 am-11:01 am

Nonstop2h 56m

$179

Sioux FallsLas Vegas

FSD - LAS

FSDLAS

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Mon 1/20

6:43 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/23

10:29 pm-5:43 pm

1 stop17h 14m

$188

Sioux FallsOntario

FSD - ONT

FSDONT

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sat 1/4

8:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Ontario

Mon 1/13

10:40 am-5:39 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$208

Sioux FallsPalm Springs

FSD - PSP

FSDPSP

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Wed 1/1

8:30 pm-11:18 am

1 stop16h 48m

Palm Springs

Sun 1/5

6:31 pm-7:38 pm

1 stop23h 07m

$223

Sioux FallsSanta Ana

FSD - SNA

FSDSNA

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Mon 1/6

12:03 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop12h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/9

6:45 am-8:56 pm

1 stop12h 11m

$232

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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 December 19, 2024.

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 December 19, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Frontier, Allegiant Air and Delta 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.
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

7.4
Good
9,048 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

7.4
Good
829 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

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 Allegiant Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $80. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier 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?

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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$170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$99Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$164Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$219Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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