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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $105. Sun Country Air flights start at $133 while deals on United Airlines start at $155 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 $424. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of August for as cheap as $203. 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.

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

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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 April 24, 2025.

Fri 6/206:05 pmFSD - SFO

1 stop7h 34mDelta

Mon 6/2312:49 amSFO - FSD

1 stop7h 26mDelta

Deal found 4/22

$269

Sat 5/1010:46 amRAP - SFO

1 stop8h 01mDelta

Wed 5/148:58 amSFO - RAP

2 stops12h 36mDelta

Deal found 4/24

$279

Thu 5/223:51 pmFSD - SFO

1 stop10h 18mFrontier

Thu 5/296:35 amSFO - FSD

1 stop6h 23mFrontier

Deal found 4/22

$280

Sat 5/103:43 pmRAP - SFO

1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/144:30 pmSFO - RAP

1 stop4h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/24

$289

Wed 7/235:14 pmFSD - SFO

1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines

Sat 7/269:15 amSFO - FSD

2 stops11h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$299

Thu 6/265:10 pmFSD - SFO

1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines

Mon 6/304:22 pmSFO - FSD

1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$309

Fri 7/188:21 amRAP - SFO

1 stop15h 32mSun Country Air

Mon 7/219:05 amSFO - RAP

1 stop6h 16mSun Country Air

Deal found 4/23

$325

Sat 5/244:10 pmFSD - SFO

1 stop8h 39mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/56:37 amSFO - FSD

1 stop6h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$344

Fri 5/164:35 pmRAP - SFO

1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines

Mon 5/1911:49 pmSFO - RAP

1 stop10h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$389

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Fri 6/206:05 pmFSD - SFO

1 stop7h 34mDelta

Mon 6/2312:49 amSFO - FSD

1 stop7h 26mDelta

Deal found 4/22

$269

Thu 5/223:51 pmFSD - SFO

1 stop10h 18mFrontier

Thu 5/296:35 amSFO - FSD

1 stop6h 23mFrontier

Deal found 4/22

$280

Sat 5/103:43 pmRAP - SFO

1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/144:30 pmSFO - RAP

1 stop4h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/24

$289

Wed 7/235:14 pmFSD - SFO

1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines

Sat 7/269:15 amSFO - FSD

2 stops11h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$299

Fri 7/188:21 amRAP - SFO

1 stop15h 32mSun Country Air

Mon 7/219:05 amSFO - RAP

1 stop6h 16mSun Country Air

Deal found 4/23

$325

Sat 5/244:10 pmFSD - SFO

1 stop8h 39mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/56:37 amSFO - FSD

1 stop6h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$344

Sat 5/1010:46 amRAP - SFO

1 stop8h 01mDelta

Wed 5/148:58 amSFO - RAP

2 stops12h 36mDelta

Deal found 4/24

$279

Thu 6/265:10 pmFSD - SFO

1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines

Mon 6/304:22 pmSFO - FSD

1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$309

Fri 5/164:35 pmRAP - SFO

1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines

Mon 5/1911:49 pmSFO - RAP

1 stop10h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$389

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Thu 5/14:53 pmFSD - SFO

1 stop6h 52mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/144:30 pmSFO - FSD

1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$404

Sat 5/35:21 amFSD - SFO

1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines

Mon 5/511:49 pmSFO - FSD

1 stop10h 07mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$379

Sat 5/35:00 amFSD - SFO

1 stop8h 07mDelta

Sun 5/412:47 amSFO - FSD

1 stop7h 25mDelta

Deal found 4/23

$529

Thu 5/811:40 amFSD - SFO

1 stop8h 02mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/124:30 pmSFO - FSD

1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$399

Sat 5/1010:46 amRAP - SFO

1 stop8h 01mDelta

Wed 5/148:58 amSFO - RAP

2 stops12h 36mDelta

Deal found 4/24

$279

Sat 5/103:43 pmRAP - SFO

1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/144:30 pmSFO - RAP

1 stop4h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/24

$289

Fri 5/164:35 pmRAP - SFO

1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines

Mon 5/1911:49 pmSFO - RAP

1 stop10h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$389

Thu 5/223:51 pmFSD - SFO

1 stop10h 18mFrontier

Thu 5/296:35 amSFO - FSD

1 stop6h 23mFrontier

Deal found 4/22

$280

Fri 5/237:59 pmFSD - SFO

1 stop5h 52mDelta

Sun 6/2212:49 amSFO - FSD

1 stop7h 26mDelta

Deal found 4/21

$294

Sat 5/244:10 pmFSD - SFO

1 stop8h 39mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/56:37 amSFO - FSD

1 stop6h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$344

Sat 5/245:45 pmFSD - SFO

1 stop6h 48mAmerican Airlines

Tue 6/249:15 amSFO - FSD

2 stops10h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$349

One-way flights from South Dakota to San Francisco
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Thu 6/53:58 pmFSD - SFO

1 stop10h 31mFrontier

Deal found 4/23

$105

Fri 6/275:21 pmRAP - SFO

1 stop6h 32mSun Country Air

Deal found 4/23

$133

Sat 6/285:30 amRAP - SFO

1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$155

Thu 7/35:38 amRAP - SFO

2 stops11h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$215

Wed 9/249:15 amFSD - SFO

2 stops12h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$230

Sat 6/2811:36 amRAP - SFO

2 stops11h 41mDelta

Deal found 4/23

$235

Wed 9/247:21 amFSD - SFO

1 stop14h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$237

Sat 5/101:28 pmFSD - SFO

2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$291

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FSD - SFO

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Fri 6/20

6:05 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop7h 34m

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Mon 6/23

12:49 am-10:15 am

1 stop7h 26m

$269

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

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Rapid City

Sat 5/10

10:46 am-5:47 pm

1 stop8h 01m

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

8:58 am-10:34 pm

2 stops12h 36m

$279

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Thu 5/22

3:51 pm-12:09 am

1 stop10h 18m

San Francisco

Thu 5/29

6:35 am-2:58 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$280

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Sat 5/10

3:43 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop6h 22m

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

4:30 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$289

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Wed 7/23

5:14 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop6h 39m

San Francisco

Sat 7/26

9:15 am-10:37 pm

2 stops11h 22m

$299

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Thu 6/26

5:10 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop8h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 6/30

4:22 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$309

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Fri 7/18

8:21 am-10:53 pm

1 stop15h 32m

San Francisco

Mon 7/21

9:05 am-4:21 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$325

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sat 5/24

4:10 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop8h 39m

San Francisco

Thu 6/5

6:37 am-2:58 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$344

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Fri 5/16

4:35 pm-12:22 am

1 stop8h 47m

San Francisco

Mon 5/19

11:49 pm-11:19 am

1 stop10h 30m

$389

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Thu 6/5

3:58 pm-12:29 am

1 stop10h 31m

$105

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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 $393). 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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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

7,920 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

7,920 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,920 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

8,685 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,920 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

7,920 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

Sun Country Air

6.9

Okay

349 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,920 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

3,283 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,920 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 Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $105. Sun Country Air flights start at $133 while deals on United Airlines start at $155 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 $393). 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

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Frontier	Cheapest$118	Average$282	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$227	Average$367	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$248	Average$428	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$259	Average$431	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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