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$81+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to South Dakota

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — FSD
Apr 15 — Apr 221
Tue 4/15
Tue 4/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to South Dakota

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$198
(Frontier)

One-way from

$81
(Mytrip)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$446
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to South Dakota
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to South Dakota. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 10, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 4/256:25 amSAN - FSD
1 stop4h 56mFrontier
Mon 4/282:11 pmFSD - SAN
1 stop12h 03mFrontier
Deal found 4/9$198
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Wed 4/304:05 pmSAN - FSD
1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/109:23 amFSD - SAN
1 stop5h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/9$251
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Fri 8/154:10 pmSAN - RAP
1 stop4h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/244:47 pmRAP - SAN
1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/9$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Sat 5/176:20 amSAN - FSD
1 stop7h 16mDelta
Sun 5/185:00 amFSD - SAN
1 stop8h 16mDelta
Deal found 4/9$263
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 5/66:15 amSAN - RAP
2 stops8h 23mDelta
Tue 5/276:33 amRAP - SAN
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Deal found 4/8$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Mon 5/266:15 amSAN - FSD
1 stop8h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/34:10 pmFSD - SAN
1 stop9h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/10$265
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Wed 6/185:50 pmSAN - RAP
1 stop26h 22mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/2210:02 pmRAP - SAN
1 stop21h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/9$300
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 5/96:15 amSAN - FSD
3 stops28h 23mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/129:59 pmFSD - SAN
1 stop27h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/9$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Thu 5/2210:00 amSAN - RAP
2 stops9h 53mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/2911:49 amRAP - SAN
2 stops10h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/9$770

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 April 10, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to South Dakota that are best for you.

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San Diego

Fly to

South Dakota

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoSioux Falls

SAN - FSD

SANFSD

San Diego

Fri 4/25

6:25 am-1:21 pm

1 stop4h 56m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Mon 4/28

2:11 pm-12:14 am

1 stop12h 03m

$198

San DiegoSioux Falls

SAN - FSD

SANFSD

San Diego

Wed 4/30

4:05 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sat 5/10

9:23 am-12:58 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$251

San DiegoRapid City

SAN - RAP

SANRAP

San Diego

Fri 8/15

4:10 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Rapid City

Sun 8/24

4:47 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$259

San DiegoSioux Falls

SAN - FSD

SANFSD

San Diego

Sat 5/17

6:20 am-3:36 pm

1 stop7h 16m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sun 5/18

5:00 am-11:16 am

1 stop8h 16m

$263

San DiegoRapid City

SAN - RAP

SANRAP

San Diego

Tue 5/6

6:15 am-3:38 pm

2 stops8h 23m

Rapid City

Tue 5/27

6:33 am-12:56 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$264

San DiegoSioux Falls

SAN - FSD

SANFSD

San Diego

Mon 5/26

6:15 am-5:05 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Tue 6/3

4:10 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$265

San DiegoRapid City

SAN - RAP

SANRAP

San Diego

Wed 6/18

5:50 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop26h 22m

Rapid City

Sun 6/22

10:02 pm-6:26 pm

1 stop21h 24m

$300

San DiegoSioux Falls

SAN - FSD

SANFSD

San Diego

Fri 5/9

6:15 am-12:38 pm

3 stops28h 23m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Mon 5/12

9:59 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop27h 57m

$314

San DiegoRapid City

SAN - RAP

SANRAP

San Diego

Thu 5/22

10:00 am-8:53 pm

2 stops9h 53m

Rapid City

Thu 5/29

11:49 am-9:36 pm

2 stops10h 47m

$770

San DiegoSioux Falls

SAN - FSD

SANFSD

San Diego

Tue 6/17

7:31 pm-12:54 pm

1 stop15h 23m

$81

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to South Dakota

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to South Dakota (average of $334). Flying from San Diego 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 SAN to SD?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 April 10, 2025.

When flying from San Diego 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 April 10, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Diego to South Dakota, see what other customers have to say about Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,907 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,907 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,907 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,636 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,907 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,907 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,279 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,907 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to South Dakota?

    If you book a flight to South Dakota from San Diego, you will be flying from San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 2.6 mi from the center of San Diego.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to South Dakota are Delta ($134), Frontier ($180), and United Airlines ($194).

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

    When deciding which route to take from San Diego to South Dakota consider San Diego - Rapid City, San Diego - Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field or San Diego - Pierre as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to South Dakota (average of $334). Flying from San Diego 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 4 airlines flying from San Diego to South Dakota

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to South Dakota. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$116Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$237Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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