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$125+ 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 3/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FSD — SAN
Apr 6 — Apr 131
Mon 4/6
Mon 4/13
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 March 7, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 4/178:06 pm
FSD
-
SAN
1 stop5h 53m
Frontier
Fri 4/246:25 am
SAN
-
FSD
1 stop10h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 3/2$191
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/88:30 pm
FSD
-
SAN
1 stop5h 31m
Frontier
Fri 5/1512:36 pm
SAN
-
FSD
1 stop5h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 4/1011:32 am
RAP
-
SAN
1 stop28h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/152:12 pm
SAN
-
RAP
1 stop25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4$224
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 4/37:21 pm
FSD
-
SAN
1 stop6h 41m
Frontier
Fri 4/106:25 am
SAN
-
FSD
1 stop10h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 3/5$240
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 4/112:02 pm
RAP
-
SAN
1 stop20h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/72:49 pm
SAN
-
RAP
2 stops49h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 4/55:57 pm
RAP
-
SAN
1 stop23h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/152:12 pm
SAN
-
RAP
1 stop25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4$268
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 4/71:41 pm
FSD
-
SAN
1 stop8h 52m
American Airlines
Sat 4/117:15 am
SAN
-
FSD
1 stop7h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/2$271
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 4/107:21 pm
FSD
-
SAN
1 stop27h 05m
Frontier
Sun 4/129:28 pm
SAN
-
FSD
1 stop19h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3$272
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 8/186:00 am
FSD
-
SAN
2 stops8h 13m
United Airlines
Tue 8/258:45 am
SAN
-
FSD
1 stop5h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3$276
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 3/278:54 pm
FSD
-
SAN
1 stop29h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/312:08 pm
SAN
-
FSD
1 stop21h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 5/108:19 am
FSD
-
SAN
1 stop6h 38m
Delta
Sat 5/163:20 pm
SAN
-
FSD
1 stop5h 51m
Delta
Deal found 3/2$280
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Wed 4/112:00 pm
RAP
-
SAN
2 stops9h 12m
United Airlines
Wed 4/84:09 pm
SAN
-
RAP
1 stop5h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3$284

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 March 7, 2026.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$191
(Frontier)

One-way from

$125
(Priceline)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

February

Average price

$457
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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 March 7, 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

Sioux FallsSan Diego

FSD - SAN

FSDSAN

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sun 5/10

8:19 am-12:57 pm

1 stop6h 38m

San Diego

Sat 5/16

3:20 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$280

Rapid CitySan Diego

RAP - SAN

RAPSAN

Rapid City

Wed 4/1

12:00 pm-8:12 pm

2 stops9h 12m

San Diego

Wed 4/8

4:09 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$284

Rapid CitySan Diego

RAP - SAN

RAPSAN

Rapid City

Sat 4/18

10:55 am-6:40 pm

2 stops8h 45m

San Diego

Sat 4/25

6:32 am-1:08 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$298

Sioux FallsSan Diego

FSD - SAN

FSDSAN

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sat 4/25

1:44 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop8h 58m

San Diego

Thu 4/30

2:45 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$305

Rapid CitySan Diego

RAP - SAN

RAPSAN

Rapid City

Thu 5/7

4:13 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop5h 59m

San Diego

Sun 5/10

6:32 am-2:51 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$314

Rapid CitySan Diego

RAP - SAN

RAPSAN

Rapid City

Sat 4/18

6:00 am-1:35 pm

1 stop8h 35m

San Diego

Sat 4/25

6:25 am-3:15 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$329

Rapid CitySan Diego

RAP - SAN

RAPSAN

Rapid City

Thu 5/7

2:36 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops9h 39m

San Diego

Sun 5/10

6:30 am-1:44 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$350
Quickest round-trip

PierreSan Diego

PIR - SAN

PIRSAN

Pierre

Tue 4/14

6:15 am-9:16 am

1 stop5h 01m

San Diego

Sat 4/18

8:45 am-4:20 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$354

Sioux FallsSan Diego

FSD - SAN

FSDSAN

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sun 4/26

1:44 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop8h 58m

San Diego

Sun 5/3

6:25 am-3:37 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$366

Sioux FallsSan Diego

FSD - SAN

FSDSAN

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Thu 5/14

11:25 am-5:19 pm

1 stop7h 54m

San Diego

Sat 5/16

11:00 am-8:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$368

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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, 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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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 Delta and United Airlines fly from South Dakota to San Diego in about 6h 38m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 34m. South Dakota and San Diego are separated by a distance of 1334 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $94 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $135 and United Airlines from $175 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, 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 March 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$178Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$268Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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