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$103+ Cheap flights from South Dakota to Chicago (CHI)

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 12/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FSD — CHI
dic. 31 — ene. 71
mié. 12/31
mié. 1/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Dakota to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Dakota to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated diciembre 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$146
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$103
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$314

Good round-trip deal

$292 or less

Good one-way deal

$231 or less
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Cheapest flights from South Dakota to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Dakota to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on diciembre 1, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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.
sáb. 12/206:16 pmFSD - ORD
Nonstop2h 04mUnited Airlines
dom. 1/43:35 pmORD - FSD
Nonstop1h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/29$189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/163:42 pmFSD - ORD
Nonstop1h 56mAmerican Airlines
vie. 1/97:35 pmORD - FSD
Nonstop2h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/28$204
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
jue. 12/112:26 pmFSD - ORD
1 stop9h 46mFrontier
dom. 12/147:00 amORD - FSD
1 stop6h 31mFrontier
Deal found 12/1$208
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/1411:40 amFSD - ORD
1 stop24h 02mMultiple Airlines
vie. 1/96:07 pmORD - FSD
2 stops49h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$222
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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.
mié. 12/175:14 amFSD - ORD
1 stop3h 26mDelta
mié. 1/76:45 pmORD - FSD
1 stop4h 19mDelta
Deal found 11/29$224
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
dom. 12/146:08 pmFSD - ORD
Nonstop1h 57mUnited Airlines
vie. 1/98:45 amORD - FSD
Nonstop2h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$234
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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.
mar. 12/165:14 amFSD - ORD
1 stop3h 26mDelta
vie. 1/96:15 amORD - FSD
1 stop6h 07mDelta
Deal found 11/28$239
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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.
mié. 12/314:14 pmRAP - ORD
1 stop4h 20mDelta
dom. 1/46:30 pmORD - RAP
1 stop5h 11mDelta
Deal found 11/30$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
mar. 12/307:29 pmFSD - ORD
Nonstop2h 01mAmerican Airlines
vie. 1/25:07 pmORD - FSD
Nonstop1h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/1$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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.
vie. 12/127:19 pmFSD - ORD
Nonstop2h 04mAmerican Airlines
dom. 12/148:09 amORD - FSD
Nonstop2h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/29$256
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
mié. 12/313:08 pmFSD - ORD
Nonstop2h 02mUnited Airlines
sáb. 1/312:35 pmORD - FSD
Nonstop1h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$258
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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.
sáb. 12/136:05 amRAP - ORD
1 stop4h 38mDelta
mar. 12/168:50 amORD - RAP
1 stop6h 19mDelta
Deal found 11/30$269

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Customize your flight search to find flights from South Dakota to Chicago 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 diciembre 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Dakota to Chicago that are best for you.

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Fly to

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Depart

Return

Price

Rapid CityChicago

RAP - ORD

RAPORD

Rapid City

mié. 1/7

10:10 am-9:32 pm

2 stops34h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 1/13

12:00 pm-9:20 am

1 stop22h 20m

$179

Sioux FallsChicago

FSD - ORD

FSDORD

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

sáb. 2/28

6:35 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 3/5

8:11 pm-10:03 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

$189

Sioux FallsChicago

FSD - ORD

FSDORD

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

vie. 2/20

6:35 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 2/22

8:05 pm-9:57 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

$189

Sioux FallsChicago

FSD - ORD

FSDORD

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

mié. 12/17

8:00 am-9:53 am

Nonstop1h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 1/7

3:35 pm-5:18 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$204

Sioux FallsChicago

FSD - ORD

FSDORD

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

sáb. 12/20

6:16 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 1/10

8:45 am-10:47 am

Nonstop2h 02m

$204

Sioux FallsChicago

FSD - MDW

FSDMDW

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

vie. 3/27

1:34 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Chicago Midway

dom. 3/29

2:03 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$209

Sioux FallsChicago

FSD - MDW

FSDMDW

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

mié. 2/18

5:00 am-9:06 am

1 stop4h 06m

Chicago Midway

sáb. 2/21

11:45 am-3:35 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$209

Sioux FallsChicago

FSD - ORD

FSDORD

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

jue. 2/5

1:07 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop4h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 2/7

6:45 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$209

Sioux FallsChicago

FSD - ORD

FSDORD

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

vie. 2/20

1:00 pm-6:01 pm

1 stop5h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 2/22

6:15 am-10:08 am

1 stop3h 53m

$209

Sioux FallsChicago

FSD - ORD

FSDORD

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

mié. 1/14

5:00 am-8:40 am

1 stop3h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 1/18

8:50 am-3:37 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$209

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Best time to book a flight from South Dakota to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Dakota to Chicago

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Dakota to Chicago (average of $187). Flying from South Dakota to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $224). 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 CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from South Dakota to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated diciembre 1, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from South Dakota to Chicago is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 13% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Dakota to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from South Dakota to Chicago. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their South Dakota to Chicago flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from South Dakota to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from South Dakota to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated diciembre 1, 2025.

The most flights from USSD to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from South Dakota to Chicago?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Dakota to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South Dakota to Chicago?

    Airlines like United Airlines and Delta fly from South Dakota to Chicago in about 1h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 16m. The distance from South Dakota to Chicago is about 461 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $109 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $186 and $186, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from South Dakota to Chicago consider Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field - Chicago Midway or Rapid City - Chicago O'Hare Intl as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from South Dakota to Chicago?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from South Dakota to Chicago are Republic Airways (100%), Copa Airlines (87%) and United Airlines (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from South Dakota to Chicago?

    On average you can expect to pay $668 for a flight from South Dakota to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $124 while the most popular route, (Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $189.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Dakota to Chicago (average of $187). Flying from South Dakota to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $224). 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 Chicago

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from South Dakota to Chicago. 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 diciembre 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Denver Air ConnectionCheapest$178Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$208Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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