San Francisco Bay Area

$256+ Cheap flights from South Dakota to San Francisco Bay Area

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FSD — SFO
feb. 28 — mar. 71
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Cheap flight deals from South Dakota to San Francisco Bay Area

Cheapest flights from South Dakota to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Dakota to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 29, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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. 2/244:19 pm
FSD
-
SJC
1 stop6h 34m
Delta
mié. 3/49:10 pm
SJC
-
FSD
2 stops10h 58m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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. 2/248:05 am
FSD
-
SJC
2 stops11h 28m
Delta
mar. 3/39:10 pm
SJC
-
FSD
2 stops10h 58m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$262
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 3/68:54 pm
FSD
-
SFO
1 stop5h 34m
Frontier
lun. 3/96:00 am
SFO
-
FSD
1 stop11h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$268
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/76:00 am
FSD
-
SFO
1 stop5h 35m
United Airlines
mar. 5/122:27 pm
SFO
-
FSD
1 stop7h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$269
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 2/232:42 pm
FSD
-
SFO
1 stop11h 46m
Frontier
jue. 2/266:15 am
SFO
-
FSD
1 stop5h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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. 2/244:19 pm
FSD
-
SJC
1 stop6h 34m
Delta
vie. 3/611:45 am
SJC
-
FSD
2 stops9h 10m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$300
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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. 2/248:05 am
FSD
-
SJC
2 stops11h 28m
Delta
jue. 3/59:10 pm
SJC
-
FSD
2 stops10h 58m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$306
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/117:00 am
RAP
-
SJC
1 stop7h 39m
United Airlines
dom. 2/153:55 pm
SJC
-
RAP
1 stop5h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/121:34 pm
FSD
-
SJC
1 stop8h 50m
Delta
lun. 3/166:15 pm
SJC
-
FSD
2 stops14h 06m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
mié. 2/184:19 pm
FSD
-
SFO
1 stop9h 28m
Delta
sáb. 3/76:05 am
SFO
-
FSD
1 stop7h 29m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
vie. 5/83:21 pm
FSD
-
SFO
1 stop10h 33m
American Airlines
mié. 5/1310:13 am
SFO
-
FSD
2 stops9h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$324
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
mié. 2/258:05 am
FSD
-
SJC
2 stops11h 28m
Delta
mié. 3/46:20 am
SJC
-
FSD
1 stop7h 14m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$330

Find flight deals from South Dakota to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Dakota to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated enero 29, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$256
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$437
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field-San Francisco flight deals.
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From South Dakota to San Francisco Bay Area
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from South Dakota to San Francisco Bay Area 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 enero 29, 2026.
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Sioux FallsSan Jose

FSD - SJC

FSDSJC

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

mar. 2/24

4:19 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop6h 34m

San Jose

mar. 3/3

9:10 pm-10:08 am

2 stops10h 58m

$256

Sioux FallsSan Jose

FSD - SJC

FSDSJC

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

mar. 2/24

8:05 am-5:33 pm

2 stops11h 28m

San Jose

mié. 3/4

9:10 pm-10:08 am

2 stops10h 58m

$262

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

vie. 3/6

8:54 pm-12:28 am

1 stop5h 34m

San Francisco

lun. 3/9

6:00 am-7:59 pm

1 stop11h 59m

$268

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

jue. 5/7

6:00 am-9:35 am

1 stop5h 35m

San Francisco

mar. 5/12

2:27 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$269

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

vie. 5/8

6:00 am-9:35 am

1 stop5h 35m

San Francisco

mié. 5/13

11:10 am-8:20 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$269

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

lun. 2/23

2:42 pm-12:28 am

1 stop11h 46m

San Francisco

jue. 2/26

6:15 am-1:21 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$294

Sioux FallsSan Jose

FSD - SJC

FSDSJC

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

mié. 2/25

5:00 am-12:52 pm

2 stops9h 52m

San Jose

sáb. 3/7

6:20 am-3:34 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$300

Sioux FallsSan Jose

FSD - SJC

FSDSJC

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

mié. 2/25

5:00 am-12:52 pm

2 stops9h 52m

San Jose

jue. 3/5

9:10 pm-10:08 am

2 stops10h 58m

$306

Sioux FallsSan Jose

FSD - SJC

FSDSJC

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

mar. 2/24

8:05 am-5:33 pm

2 stops11h 28m

San Jose

jue. 3/5

9:10 pm-10:08 am

2 stops10h 58m

$306

Rapid CitySan Jose

RAP - SJC

RAPSJC

Rapid City

mié. 2/11

7:00 am-1:39 pm

1 stop7h 39m

San Jose

dom. 2/15

3:55 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$309

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Dakota to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Dakota to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $133). Flying from South Dakota to San Francisco Bay Area in February is currently the most expensive (average of $338). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Dakota to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area?

    Departing from South Dakota to San Francisco Bay Area will take you 5h 34m. South Dakota and San Francisco Bay Area are separated by a distance of 1399 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $89. American Airlines flights start at $104 while deals on United Airlines start at $126 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Dakota to San Francisco Bay Area?

    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 Francisco Bay Area.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Dakota to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Dakota to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Dakota to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $133). Flying from South Dakota to San Francisco Bay Area in February is currently the most expensive (average of $338). 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 3 airlines flying from South Dakota to San Francisco Bay Area

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$154Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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