South Dakota

$84+ Cheap flights from California to South Dakota

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LAX — FSD
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to South Dakota (USSD). 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

$128
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$84
(Booking.com)

Good round-trip deal

$133 or less

Good one-way deal

$150 or less
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Cheapest flights from California to South Dakota
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to South Dakota. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/113:04 pmLAX - RAP
Nonstop2h 38mAllegiant Air
Mon 7/147:32 pmRAP - LAX
Nonstop2h 44mAllegiant Air
Deal found 1/21$128
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Thu 5/1510:37 amLAX - FSD
1 stop24h 46mFrontier
Mon 5/192:13 pmFSD - LAX
1 stop21h 39mFrontier
Deal found 1/21$137
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/208:10 pmSFO - FSD
1 stop15h 21mFrontier
Mon 2/242:31 pmFSD - SFO
1 stop12h 12mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$149
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/1312:59 amONT - FSD
1 stop10h 53mFrontier
Mon 3/172:35 pmFSD - ONT
1 stop11h 34mFrontier
Deal found 1/19$214
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/118:55 amLAX - RAP
1 stop6h 38mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/147:32 pmRAP - LAX
Nonstop2h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$223
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 2/189:30 amLAX - FSD
1 stop6h 46mDelta
Tue 2/254:27 pmFSD - LAX
1 stop6h 50mDelta
Deal found 1/20$237
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.
Fri 2/1411:25 amLAX - FSD
1 stop8h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/185:41 pmFSD - LAX
1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$239
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/143:00 pmSAN - RAP
1 stop6h 41mDelta
Mon 2/176:00 amRAP - SAN
1 stop8h 50mDelta
Deal found 1/21$259
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.
Fri 2/1412:40 amSFO - RAP
1 stop9h 24mDelta
Wed 2/196:00 amRAP - SFO
1 stop8h 20mDelta
Deal found 1/20$259
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.
Wed 2/193:10 pmSFO - FSD
1 stop5h 57mDelta
Sun 2/236:59 pmFSD - SFO
1 stop6h 52mDelta
Deal found 1/20$263
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Fri 7/1110:59 pmONT - RAP
1 stop11h 31mDelta
Mon 7/142:20 pmRAP - ONT
2 stops10h 23mDelta
Deal found 1/21$264
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Wed 2/191:37 pmSNA - FSD
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/2412:23 pmFSD - SNA
1 stop9h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$267

Find flights from California to South Dakota within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to South Dakota 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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Los AngelesRapid City

LAX - RAP

LAXRAP

Los Angeles

Fri 7/11

3:04 pm-6:42 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

Rapid City

Mon 7/14

7:32 pm-9:16 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

$128

Los AngelesSioux Falls

LAX - FSD

LAXFSD

Los Angeles

Thu 5/15

10:37 am-1:23 pm

1 stop24h 46m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Mon 5/19

2:13 pm-9:52 am

1 stop21h 39m

$137

San FranciscoSioux Falls

SFO - FSD

SFOFSD

San Francisco

Thu 2/20

8:10 pm-1:31 pm

1 stop15h 21m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Mon 2/24

2:31 pm-12:43 am

1 stop12h 12m

$149

Los AngelesRapid City

LAX - RAP

LAXRAP

Los Angeles

Fri 7/11

8:55 am-4:33 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Rapid City

Mon 7/14

7:32 pm-9:16 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

$223

Los AngelesSioux Falls

LAX - FSD

LAXFSD

Los Angeles

Tue 2/18

9:30 am-6:16 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Tue 2/25

4:27 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$237

Los AngelesSioux Falls

LAX - FSD

LAXFSD

Los Angeles

Fri 2/14

11:25 am-9:46 pm

1 stop8h 21m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Tue 2/18

5:41 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$239

OntarioSioux Falls

ONT - FSD

ONTFSD

Ontario

Thu 5/8

12:16 pm-1:23 pm

1 stop23h 07m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Mon 5/19

2:13 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 46m

$256

San DiegoRapid City

SAN - RAP

SANRAP

San Diego

Sat 5/10

12:55 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Rapid City

Sat 5/17

5:15 am-9:24 am

1 stop5h 09m

$259

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Fri 2/14

12:40 am-11:04 am

1 stop9h 24m

Rapid City

Wed 2/19

6:00 am-1:20 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$259

San FranciscoSioux Falls

SFO - FSD

SFOFSD

San Francisco

Wed 2/19

3:10 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sun 2/23

6:59 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$263

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Best time to book a flight from California to South Dakota

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Travel insights for flights from California to South Dakota

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to South Dakota (average of $334). Flying from California to South Dakota in December is currently the most expensive (average of $446). 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 CA to SD?

Find hourly flight availability from California to South Dakota. 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 California to South Dakota, 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 South Dakota by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Dakota ranges from 0.6 - 3.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit South Dakota when rainfall is around 0.6 in.

Temperature in South Dakota by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Dakota, 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 15.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Dakota

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Dakota. 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 South Dakota. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines from California to South Dakota 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
9,706 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

7.4
Good
801 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $84 on Allegiant Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $104 and American Airlines from $105 one-way.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to South Dakota 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 California to South Dakota?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to South Dakota (average of $334). Flying from California to South Dakota in December is currently the most expensive (average of $446). 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 California to South Dakota

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$97Average$193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$116Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$197Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$231Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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