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$61+ Cheap flights from South Dakota to San Diego (SAN)

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FSD — SAN
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Cheap flight deals from South Dakota to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Dakota (USSD) to San Diego (SAN). 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

$150
(Frontier)

One-way from

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

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

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 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 Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/184:23 pmFSD - SAN
1 stop6h 15mDelta
Wed 3/266:20 amSAN - FSD
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Deal found 1/20$257
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/297:00 amRAP - SAN
1 stop7h 03mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/612:55 pmSAN - RAP
1 stop6h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$259
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.
Sat 4/124:03 pmFSD - SAN
1 stop9h 23mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/156:15 amSAN - FSD
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$264
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/46:00 amRAP - SAN
2 stops12h 01mDelta
Mon 2/103:00 pmSAN - RAP
1 stop6h 41mDelta
Deal found 1/20$279
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.
Fri 2/2810:10 pmFSD - SAN
1 stop12h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/27:41 pmSAN - FSD
2 stops11h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$338
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/156:07 pmFSD - SAN
2 stops16h 45mAlaska Airlines
Sun 10/191:46 pmSAN - FSD
2 stops17h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$590

Find flights from South Dakota to San Diego within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from South Dakota to San Diego 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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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 FallsSan Diego

FSD - SAN

FSDSAN

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Tue 2/4

1:27 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop5h 58m

San Diego

Wed 2/5

12:40 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$209

Sioux FallsSan Diego

FSD - SAN

FSDSAN

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Tue 3/18

4:23 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop6h 15m

San Diego

Wed 3/26

6:20 am-3:43 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$257

Rapid CitySan Diego

RAP - SAN

RAPSAN

Rapid City

Tue 4/29

7:00 am-1:03 pm

1 stop7h 03m

San Diego

Tue 5/6

12:55 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$259

Sioux FallsSan Diego

FSD - SAN

FSDSAN

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sat 4/12

4:03 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop9h 23m

San Diego

Tue 4/15

6:15 am-3:33 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$264

Rapid CitySan Diego

RAP - SAN

RAPSAN

Rapid City

Tue 2/4

6:00 am-5:01 pm

2 stops12h 01m

San Diego

Mon 2/10

3:00 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$279

Sioux FallsSan Diego

FSD - SAN

FSDSAN

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Fri 2/28

10:10 pm-9:01 am

1 stop12h 51m

San Diego

Sun 3/2

7:41 pm-9:17 am

2 stops11h 36m

$338

Sioux FallsSan Diego

FSD - SAN

FSDSAN

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Mon 3/17

2:35 pm-12:20 am

1 stop11h 45m

$61

Sioux FallsSan Diego

FSD - SAN

FSDSAN

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sat 3/15

5:02 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$228

Rapid CitySan Diego

RAP - SAN

RAPSAN

Rapid City

Tue 2/11

5:24 am-12:56 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$230

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Best time to book a flight from South Dakota to San Diego

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Travel insights for flights from South Dakota to San Diego

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Dakota to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from South Dakota to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from South Dakota to San Diego. 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.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Dakota to San Diego as you normally would.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 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 San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and Delta from South Dakota to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

6.1
Okay
3,443 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Dakota to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from South Dakota?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego (SAN) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Diego from South Dakota.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $61 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $228 and Delta from $233 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Dakota to San Diego?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Dakota to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Dakota to San Diego.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Dakota to San Diego 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 San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Dakota to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from South Dakota to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 4 airlines flying from South Dakota to San Diego

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$132Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$164Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$249Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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