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$106+ Cheap flights from South Dakota to San Diego (SAN)

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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FSD — SAN
Aug 31 — Sep 71
Mon 8/31
Mon 9/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Dakota to San Diego

Cheapest flights from South Dakota to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Dakota to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 1, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Wed 10/147:31 pm
FSD
-
SAN
1 stop6h 28m
Frontier
Wed 10/216:25 am
SAN
-
FSD
1 stop10h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 8/1$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Fri 10/167:31 pm
FSD
-
SAN
1 stop6h 28m
Frontier
Thu 10/228:32 pm
SAN
-
FSD
1 stop20h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 8/1$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/246:50 pm
RAP
-
SAN
1 stop26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/286:25 am
SAN
-
RAP
1 stop10h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$231
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Fri 10/167:31 pm
FSD
-
SAN
1 stop6h 28m
Frontier
Wed 10/216:25 am
SAN
-
FSD
1 stop10h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 8/1$231
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Fri 10/167:31 pm
FSD
-
SAN
1 stop6h 28m
Frontier
Tue 10/208:32 pm
SAN
-
FSD
1 stop20h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 8/1$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Sun 10/1812:26 pm
FSD
-
SAN
2 stops31h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/228:32 pm
SAN
-
FSD
1 stop20h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$238
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/218:56 pm
FSD
-
SAN
1 stop4h 55m
Frontier
Mon 8/246:25 am
SAN
-
FSD
1 stop11h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30$240
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/79:56 pm
FSD
-
SAN
1 stop16h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/106:25 am
SAN
-
FSD
1 stop10h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/79:56 pm
FSD
-
SAN
1 stop16h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/127:13 pm
SAN
-
FSD
1 stop15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Fri 10/167:31 pm
FSD
-
SAN
1 stop6h 28m
Frontier
Sun 10/188:32 pm
SAN
-
FSD
1 stop20h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 8/1$249
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/28:52 pm
FSD
-
SAN
1 stop4h 59m
Frontier
Thu 10/88:32 pm
SAN
-
FSD
1 stop20h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 7/27$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Sat 10/177:31 pm
FSD
-
SAN
1 stop22h 10m
Frontier
Thu 10/228:32 pm
SAN
-
FSD
1 stop20h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 8/1$253

Find flight deals from South Dakota to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Dakota to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated August 1, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$222
(Frontier)

One-way from

$106
(Kiwi.com)

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February

Average price

$380
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from South Dakota to San Diego 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 August 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Dakota to San Diego that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Rapid CitySan Diego

RAP - SAN

RAPSAN

Rapid City

Mon 8/24

6:50 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop26h 25m

San Diego

Fri 8/28

6:25 am-5:50 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$231
Quickest round-trip

PierreSan Diego

PIR - SAN

PIRSAN

Pierre

Sat 9/5

6:26 am-9:05 am

1 stop4h 39m

San Diego

Wed 9/9

11:00 am-6:48 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$344

PierreSan Diego

PIR - SAN

PIRSAN

Pierre

Fri 9/4

3:22 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop7h 12m

San Diego

Sat 9/5

4:07 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$344

Sioux FallsSan Diego

FSD - SAN

FSDSAN

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Thu 9/3

1:26 pm-8:16 pm

1 stop8h 50m

San Diego

Tue 9/8

3:20 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$360

Rapid CitySan Diego

RAP - SAN

RAPSAN

Rapid City

Fri 10/2

6:48 am-7:13 pm

2 stops13h 25m

San Diego

Sat 10/3

10:54 am-10:18 pm

2 stops10h 24m

$364

Rapid CitySan Diego

RAP - SAN

RAPSAN

Rapid City

Wed 8/12

11:45 am-6:18 pm

1 stop7h 33m

San Diego

Sun 8/16

6:19 am-4:22 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$379

Rapid CitySan Diego

RAP - SAN

RAPSAN

Rapid City

Tue 9/1

6:48 am-6:05 pm

2 stops12h 17m

San Diego

Tue 9/8

3:20 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$389

Rapid CitySan Diego

RAP - SAN

RAPSAN

Rapid City

Thu 10/22

2:37 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops10h 18m

San Diego

Mon 10/26

10:00 pm-10:45 am

2 stops11h 45m

$394

PierreSan Diego

PIR - SAN

PIRSAN

Pierre

Sat 8/29

3:22 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop7h 12m

San Diego

Tue 9/1

11:00 am-6:48 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$414

PierreSan Diego

PIR - SAN

PIRSAN

Pierre

Tue 11/3

6:05 am-9:10 am

1 stop5h 05m

San Diego

Sat 11/7

6:45 am-4:28 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$414

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from South Dakota with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Dakota to San Diego

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Dakota to San Diego (average of $335). Flying from South Dakota to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $533). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
South Dakota to San Diego flights typically cost between $318 and $434 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $222 on Frontier (Oct 14-Oct 21).

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Dakota to San Diego?

Booking 67 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Dakota to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego (SAN) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Diego from South Dakota.

  • How long is the flight from South Dakota to San Diego?

    Airlines like United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from South Dakota to San Diego in about 5h 27m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 23m. South Dakota and San Diego are separated by a distance of 1334 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The most popular flight routes from South Dakota to San Diego are Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field - San Diego, Rapid City - San Diego and Pierre - San Diego.

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

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

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

    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 Diego.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Dakota to San Diego (average of $335). Flying from South Dakota to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $533). 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 Diego

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from South Dakota to San Diego. 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 August 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$164Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$268Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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