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$107+ 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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FSD — SAN
Jan 7 — Jan 141
Wed 1/7
Wed 1/14
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 December 8, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Thu 12/1810:20 pmRAP - SAN
1 stop15h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/211:06 pmSAN - RAP
1 stop7h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$310
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Mon 12/226:05 pmRAP - SAN
1 stop5h 27mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/266:30 amSAN - RAP
1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:00 amFSD - SAN
1 stop8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/24:25 pmSAN - FSD
1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/8$352
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/191:16 pmFSD - SAN
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/264:25 pmSAN - FSD
1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/8$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Sat 12/132:02 pmFSD - SAN
1 stop8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/151:22 pmSAN - FSD
1 stop8h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6$396
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Sat 12/131:55 pmFSD - SAN
2 stops8h 53mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/1510:52 amSAN - FSD
1 stop8h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6$401
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/122:02 pmFSD - SAN
1 stop8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/144:25 pmSAN - FSD
1 stop5h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/1211:20 amFSD - SAN
2 stops10h 36mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/146:30 amSAN - FSD
1 stop7h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6$444
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/167:00 amFSD - SAN
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/224:25 pmSAN - FSD
1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/7$459
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/198:50 pmFSD - SAN
1 stop5h 09mFrontier
Mon 12/226:25 amSAN - FSD
1 stop11h 30mFrontier
Deal found 12/7$472
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Tue 12/166:00 amFSD - SAN
2 stops11h 02mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/2212:42 pmSAN - FSD
1 stop5h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$478
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Fri 12/198:01 amFSD - SAN
2 stops9h 22mDelta
Fri 12/266:15 amSAN - FSD
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Deal found 12/8$484

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 December 8, 2025.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$170
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$107
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$447
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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 December 8, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Dakota to San Diego that are best for you.

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South Dakota

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San Diego

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Sioux FallsSan Diego

FSD - SAN

FSDSAN

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Thu 1/8

7:45 pm-9:57 am

2 stops16h 12m

San Diego

Thu 1/15

6:25 am-3:01 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$207

Rapid CitySan Diego

RAP - SAN

RAPSAN

Rapid City

Tue 1/27

10:54 am-10:31 pm

2 stops12h 37m

San Diego

Sat 1/31

6:15 am-3:25 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$264

Rapid CitySan Diego

RAP - SAN

RAPSAN

Rapid City

Wed 1/28

6:00 am-7:01 pm

2 stops14h 01m

San Diego

Sat 1/31

6:15 am-3:25 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$264

Rapid CitySan Diego

RAP - SAN

RAPSAN

Rapid City

Thu 2/5

6:00 am-1:48 pm

1 stop8h 48m

San Diego

Mon 2/9

11:43 am-10:28 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$264

Sioux FallsSan Diego

FSD - SAN

FSDSAN

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Wed 1/28

2:25 pm-6:31 pm

1 stop6h 06m

San Diego

Sun 2/1

6:20 am-5:45 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$269

Sioux FallsSan Diego

FSD - SAN

FSDSAN

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Thu 1/22

5:18 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop5h 24m

San Diego

Sat 1/24

10:52 am-9:50 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$269

Sioux FallsSan Diego

FSD - SAN

FSDSAN

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Thu 1/22

11:02 am-7:08 pm

2 stops10h 06m

San Diego

Sat 1/24

6:15 am-3:37 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$274

Sioux FallsSan Diego

FSD - SAN

FSDSAN

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sun 3/1

8:25 pm-12:01 am

1 stop5h 36m

San Diego

Sat 3/7

9:19 pm-10:39 am

1 stop11h 20m

$285

Sioux FallsSan Diego

FSD - SAN

FSDSAN

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Wed 1/28

8:03 am-7:01 pm

2 stops12h 58m

San Diego

Sun 2/1

10:00 pm-12:22 pm

2 stops12h 22m

$304

Sioux FallsSan Diego

FSD - SAN

FSDSAN

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Mon 1/19

9:33 pm-11:31 pm

2 stops27h 58m

San Diego

Thu 1/22

9:45 pm-7:51 pm

1 stop20h 06m

$316

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

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Dakota to San Diego (average of $110). Flying from South Dakota to San Diego in November is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from South Dakota to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 8, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from South Dakota to San Diego is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 30% on airfare.

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 Frontier, Delta, and American Airlines fly from South Dakota to San Diego in about 6h 06m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 06m. 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Dakota to San Diego (average of $110). Flying from South Dakota to San Diego in November is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 December 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$186Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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