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$149+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to South Dakota

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SFO — FSD
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
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3 stars

Round-trip from

$259
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$149
(Frontier)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$378
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to South Dakota
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to South Dakota. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 8/128:01 amSFO - RAP
1 stop8h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/162:32 pmRAP - SFO
1 stop9h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 8/126:15 amSFO - RAP
1 stop6h 17mDelta
Sat 8/166:20 amRAP - SFO
2 stops12h 27mDelta
Deal found 3/27$264
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 5/26:20 amSFO - FSD
1 stop4h 58mFrontier
Mon 5/52:08 pmFSD - SFO
1 stop12h 01mFrontier
Deal found 3/28$268
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Thu 5/112:47 amSFO - FSD
1 stop7h 25mDelta
Mon 5/57:35 pmFSD - SFO
1 stop6h 24mDelta
Deal found 3/28$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Wed 5/79:15 amSFO - FSD
2 stops10h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/105:45 pmFSD - SFO
1 stop6h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$274
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Thu 5/296:30 amSFO - RAP
1 stop5h 06mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/24:30 pmRAP - SFO
1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$280
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/28:00 amSFO - FSD
2 stops12h 12mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/46:00 amFSD - SFO
1 stop5h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$350
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 4/411:52 amSFO - FSD
1 stop8h 48mAlaska Airlines
Sat 4/54:05 pmFSD - SFO
1 stop8h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$364
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/316:00 amSFO - FSD
1 stop5h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/24:14 pmFSD - SFO
1 stop7h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$674
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/146:09 pmSFO - RAP
3 stops26h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1810:12 pmRAP - SFO
2 stops20h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$848

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to South Dakota that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Fly to

South Dakota

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

8:01 am-5:38 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Rapid City

Sat 8/16

2:32 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$259

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

6:15 am-1:32 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Rapid City

Sat 8/16

6:20 am-5:47 pm

2 stops12h 27m

$264

San FranciscoSioux Falls

SFO - FSD

SFOFSD

San Francisco

Fri 5/2

6:20 am-1:18 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Mon 5/5

2:08 pm-12:09 am

1 stop12h 01m

$268

San FranciscoSioux Falls

SFO - FSD

SFOFSD

San Francisco

Thu 5/1

12:47 am-10:12 am

1 stop7h 25m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Mon 5/5

7:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$269

San FranciscoSioux Falls

SFO - FSD

SFOFSD

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

9:15 am-9:37 pm

2 stops10h 22m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sat 5/10

5:45 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$274

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Thu 5/29

6:30 am-12:36 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Rapid City

Mon 6/2

4:30 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$280

San FranciscoSioux Falls

SFO - FSD

SFOFSD

San Francisco

Fri 5/2

8:00 am-10:12 pm

2 stops12h 12m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sun 5/4

6:00 am-9:36 am

1 stop5h 36m

$350

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

6:09 pm-9:22 pm

3 stops26h 13m

Rapid City

Sun 5/18

10:12 pm-5:13 pm

2 stops20h 01m

$848

San FranciscoSioux Falls

SFO - FSD

SFOFSD

San Francisco

Fri 5/2

6:20 am-1:18 pm

1 stop4h 58m

$149

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Wed 6/11

5:42 am-4:09 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$180

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

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 March 28, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco 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 March 28, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from San Francisco to South Dakota have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
7,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
8,603 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
7,896 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
3,271 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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 Francisco to South Dakota?

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Francisco to South Dakota.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $149. Users have also found prices from $180 and $195 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field, San Francisco - Rapid City or San Francisco - Aberdeen when deciding on the best route from San Francisco to South Dakota.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$128Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$238Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$257Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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