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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $155. Delta flights start at $160 while deals on Frontier start at $215 one-way.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Dakota to San Francisco?

American Airlines, Delta and Frontier are the most popular airlines when flying from South Dakota to San Francisco.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Dakota to San Francisco?

Users have found that booking a flight from South Dakota to San Francisco at least 45 days early can save you up to 120% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 45 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from South Dakota to San Francisco for as little as $182 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $448 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Dakota to San Francisco?

August can be a great time to fly to San Francisco from South Dakota with a flight ticket averaging about $421. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of August for as cheap as $202. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of November.

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from South Dakota?

For a flight from South Dakota to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city.

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

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

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

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 Francisco.

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Cheapest flights from South Dakota to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Dakota to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

Wed 10/14:40 pmRAP - SFO

1 stop8h 05mDelta

Wed 10/296:15 amSFO - RAP

1 stop6h 17mDelta

Deal found 3/27

$259

Fri 8/157:37 pmFSD - SFO

1 stop6h 08mDelta

Tue 8/1912:40 amSFO - FSD

1 stop7h 12mDelta

Deal found 3/27

$269

Fri 8/155:10 pmFSD - SFO

1 stop7h 51mAmerican Airlines

Wed 8/209:49 amSFO - FSD

2 stops9h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$274

Fri 4/42:36 pmFSD - SFO

1 stop12h 08mFrontier

Sun 4/67:47 pmSFO - FSD

1 stop15h 49mFrontier

Deal found 3/26

$296

Tue 4/151:45 pmFSD - SFO

1 stop7h 56mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/205:00 amSFO - FSD

1 stop5h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$314

Fri 4/181:21 pmRAP - SFO

1 stop4h 58mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/225:00 amSFO - RAP

1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$339

Wed 10/14:38 pmRAP - SFO

1 stop6h 56mAmerican Airlines

Sun 10/2612:47 amSFO - RAP

1 stop9h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$500

Thu 4/37:51 pmFSD - SFO

3 stops23h 24mMultiple Airlines

Sun 4/611:59 pmSFO - FSD

2 stops16h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/26

$916

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Fri 8/157:37 pmFSD - SFO

1 stop6h 08mDelta

Tue 8/1912:40 amSFO - FSD

1 stop7h 12mDelta

Deal found 3/27

$269

Fri 8/155:10 pmFSD - SFO

1 stop7h 51mAmerican Airlines

Wed 8/209:49 amSFO - FSD

2 stops9h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$274

Fri 4/112:36 pmFSD - SFO

1 stop18h 54mFrontier

Sun 4/137:47 pmSFO - FSD

1 stop15h 49mFrontier

Deal found 3/27

$298

Tue 4/151:45 pmFSD - SFO

1 stop7h 56mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/205:00 amSFO - FSD

1 stop5h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$314

Sun 5/256:33 amRAP - SFO

2 stops12h 15mDelta

Sat 6/712:40 pmSFO - RAP

1 stop8h 54mDelta

Deal found 3/26

$314

Fri 4/115:15 amRAP - SFO

1 stop5h 21mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/154:25 pmSFO - RAP

1 stop4h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$358

Fri 4/1812:26 pmRAP - SFO

2 stops11h 13mAmerican Airlines

Tue 4/2212:19 pmSFO - RAP

1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$551

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Thu 4/31:23 pmFSD - SFO

1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines

Sun 4/611:59 pmSFO - FSD

1 stop9h 52mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/26

$429

Thu 4/35:03 pmFSD - SFO

1 stop6h 43mUnited Airlines

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1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/26

$494

Thu 4/37:51 pmFSD - SFO

3 stops23h 24mMultiple Airlines

Sun 4/611:59 pmSFO - FSD

2 stops16h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/26

$916

Thu 4/35:19 amFSD - SFO

2 stops11h 49mDelta

Sun 4/69:15 pmSFO - FSD

2 stops10h 52mDelta

Deal found 3/26

$1,198

Fri 4/42:36 pmFSD - SFO

1 stop12h 08mFrontier

Sun 4/67:47 pmSFO - FSD

1 stop15h 49mFrontier

Deal found 3/26

$296

Tue 4/151:45 pmFSD - SFO

1 stop7h 56mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/205:00 amSFO - FSD

1 stop5h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$314

Fri 4/187:35 pmFSD - SFO

1 stop6h 24mDelta

Wed 4/233:00 pmSFO - FSD

1 stop5h 55mDelta

Deal found 3/27

$269

Fri 4/181:21 pmRAP - SFO

1 stop4h 58mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/225:00 amSFO - RAP

1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$339

Fri 4/184:19 pmRAP - SFO

1 stop8h 40mDelta

Tue 4/2210:59 pmSFO - RAP

2 stops11h 06mDelta

Deal found 3/27

$364

Sat 4/194:05 pmFSD - SFO

1 stop9h 04mAmerican Airlines

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2 stops10h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$274

Wed 4/2312:26 pmRAP - SFO

2 stops11h 13mAmerican Airlines

Sun 4/276:31 amSFO - RAP

2 stops13h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$569

One-way flights from South Dakota to San Francisco
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Sun 5/255:30 amRAP - SFO

1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/26

$155

Sun 5/256:33 amRAP - SFO

2 stops12h 15mDelta

Deal found 3/26

$160

Mon 5/263:58 pmFSD - SFO

1 stop10h 11mFrontier

Deal found 3/27

$215

Sat 5/39:23 amFSD - SFO

2 stops12h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$243

Sat 5/34:20 pmFSD - SFO

1 stop6h 17mDelta

Deal found 3/27

$250

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Fri 8/15

7:37 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop6h 08m

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Tue 8/19

12:40 am-9:52 am

1 stop7h 12m

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Fri 8/15

5:10 pm-11:01 pm

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9:49 am-9:03 pm

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$274

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FSD - SFO

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Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Fri 4/11

2:36 pm-7:30 am

1 stop18h 54m

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7:47 pm-1:36 pm

1 stop15h 49m

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FSD - SFO

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Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

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1:45 pm-7:41 pm

1 stop7h 56m

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Sun 4/20

5:00 am-12:37 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$314

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RAP - SFO

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Sun 5/25

6:33 am-5:48 pm

2 stops12h 15m

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12:40 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$314

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

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Rapid City

Fri 4/18

1:21 pm-5:19 pm

1 stop4h 58m

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

5:00 am-11:08 am

1 stop5h 08m

$339

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Wed 4/23

12:26 pm-10:39 pm

2 stops11h 13m

San Francisco

Sun 4/27

6:31 am-8:37 pm

2 stops13h 06m

$569

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Mon 7/21

5:30 am-9:45 am

1 stop5h 15m

$155

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Mon 7/21

4:40 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops8h 11m

$185

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

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Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Mon 5/26

3:58 pm-12:09 am

1 stop10h 11m

$215

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Dakota to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from South Dakota to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 SFO?

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 Francisco as you normally would.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from South Dakota to San Francisco. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,897 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,897 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,897 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,603 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,897 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,897 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

Frontier

6.0

Okay

3,271 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,897 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from South Dakota?
For a flight from South Dakota to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Dakota to San Francisco one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $155. Delta flights start at $160 while deals on Frontier start at $215 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from South Dakota to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Dakota to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Dakota to San Francisco?
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 Francisco.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Dakota to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Dakota to San Francisco 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 Francisco?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Dakota to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from South Dakota to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 Francisco

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$118	Average$282	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$227	Average$388	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$248	Average$428	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$260	Average$446	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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