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$83+ 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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FSD — SAN
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$179
(Travelocity)

One-way from

$83
(Frontier)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$348
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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 14, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/203:07 pmFSD - SAN
1 stop9h 01mFrontier
Sun 8/246:29 amSAN - FSD
1 stop4h 54mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$186
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 11/32:09 pmFSD - SAN
1 stop11h 41mFrontier
Thu 11/66:25 amSAN - FSD
1 stop4h 59mFrontier
Deal found 8/12$224
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/107:28 pmFSD - SAN
1 stop6h 22mFrontier
Mon 10/136:41 amSAN - FSD
1 stop9h 52mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$242
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/93:19 pmFSD - SAN
1 stop10h 31mFrontier
Mon 10/136:41 amSAN - FSD
1 stop9h 52mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$245
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/125:20 pmPIR - SAN
1 stop6h 54mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/147:00 amSAN - PIR
1 stop7h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/13$254
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Fri 9/192:54 pmFSD - SAN
1 stop10h 59mFrontier
Mon 9/226:35 amSAN - FSD
1 stop5h 34mFrontier
Deal found 8/12$266
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 9/52:54 pmFSD - SAN
1 stop10h 59mFrontier
Mon 9/156:35 amSAN - FSD
1 stop5h 34mFrontier
Deal found 8/11$268
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 9/175:33 pmFSD - SAN
1 stop7h 03mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/226:15 amSAN - FSD
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/11$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sun 8/315:00 amFSD - SAN
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Wed 9/106:20 amSAN - FSD
1 stop5h 30mDelta
Deal found 8/13$270
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 8/3012:10 pmRAP - SAN
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/308:18 amSAN - RAP
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Wed 9/172:32 pmFSD - SAN
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Mon 9/227:15 pmSAN - FSD
2 stops12h 52mDelta
Deal found 8/13$274
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 11/145:30 pmPIR - SAN
1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/174:10 pmSAN - PIR
1 stop5h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/13$300

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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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Dakota to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

South Dakota

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Sioux FallsSan Diego

FSD - SAN

FSDSAN

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Wed 8/20

3:07 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop9h 01m

San Diego

Sun 8/24

6:29 am-1:23 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$186

Sioux FallsSan Diego

FSD - SAN

FSDSAN

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Wed 8/20

3:07 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop9h 01m

San Diego

Mon 8/25

6:25 am-1:23 pm

1 stop4h 58m

$186

Sioux FallsSan Diego

FSD - SAN

FSDSAN

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Mon 11/3

2:09 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop11h 41m

San Diego

Thu 11/6

6:25 am-1:24 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$224

Sioux FallsSan Diego

FSD - SAN

FSDSAN

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Fri 10/10

7:28 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 22m

San Diego

Mon 10/13

6:41 am-6:33 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$242

Sioux FallsSan Diego

FSD - SAN

FSDSAN

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Thu 10/9

3:19 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop10h 31m

San Diego

Mon 10/13

6:41 am-6:33 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$245

PierreSan Diego

PIR - SAN

PIRSAN

Pierre

Fri 9/12

5:20 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop6h 54m

San Diego

Sun 9/14

7:00 am-4:21 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$254

Sioux FallsSan Diego

FSD - SAN

FSDSAN

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Fri 9/19

2:54 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop10h 59m

San Diego

Mon 9/22

6:35 am-2:09 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$266

Sioux FallsSan Diego

FSD - SAN

FSDSAN

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Fri 9/5

2:54 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop10h 59m

San Diego

Mon 9/15

6:35 am-2:09 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$268

Sioux FallsSan Diego

FSD - SAN

FSDSAN

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sat 9/6

5:00 am-10:59 am

1 stop7h 59m

San Diego

Tue 9/16

12:07 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$269

Rapid CitySan Diego

RAP - SAN

RAPSAN

Rapid City

Sat 8/30

12:10 pm-6:14 pm

1 stop7h 04m

San Diego

Tue 9/30

8:18 am-4:04 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$274

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Dakota to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from South Dakota to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 August 14, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Dakota to San Diego as you normally would.

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.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $83 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $194 and United Airlines from $291 one-way.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Dakota to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from South Dakota to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$132Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$164Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$184Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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