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$142+ Cheap flights from South Dakota to San Francisco (SFO)

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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FSD — SFO
Oct 30 — Nov 61
Thu 10/30
Thu 11/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Dakota to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Dakota to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated September 30, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$221
(Frontier)

One-way from

$142
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$281
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Cheapest flights from South Dakota to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Dakota to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 30, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/72:32 pmFSD - SFO
1 stop11h 42mFrontier
Mon 11/106:34 amSFO - FSD
1 stop5h 13mFrontier
Deal found 9/29$221
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/62:23 pmFSD - SFO
1 stop11h 51mFrontier
Thu 11/1312:43 pmSFO - FSD
1 stop23h 04mFrontier
Deal found 9/28$233
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/62:23 pmFSD - SFO
1 stop11h 51mFrontier
Mon 11/106:34 amSFO - FSD
1 stop5h 13mFrontier
Deal found 9/29$245
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/44:25 pmRAP - SFO
1 stop8h 54mDelta
Wed 12/105:45 amSFO - RAP
1 stop7h 24mDelta
Deal found 9/29$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/62:51 pmRAP - SFO
2 stops9h 10mDelta
Tue 12/93:33 pmSFO - RAP
1 stop6h 13mDelta
Deal found 9/29$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/14:24 pmFSD - SFO
1 stop6h 16mDelta
Mon 11/312:35 amSFO - FSD
1 stop7h 38mDelta
Deal found 9/30$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/62:51 pmRAP - SFO
2 stops9h 10mDelta
Mon 12/86:45 pmSFO - RAP
2 stops14h 37mDelta
Deal found 9/29$269
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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.
Tue 10/211:29 pmFSD - SFO
2 stops33h 53mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/309:55 pmSFO - FSD
1 stop12h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/27$271
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/112:31 pmFSD - SFO
1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/49:15 amSFO - FSD
2 stops9h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/29$274
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/177:28 pmFSD - SFO
1 stop6h 46mFrontier
Mon 10/206:34 amSFO - FSD
1 stop9h 59mFrontier
Deal found 9/28$278
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/511:02 amRAP - SFO
2 stops12h 29mDelta
Tue 12/97:37 pmSFO - RAP
2 stops13h 45mDelta
Deal found 9/29$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/188:00 amFSD - SFO
1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/2111:19 amSFO - FSD
1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/29$294

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Customize your flight search to find flights from South Dakota to San Francisco 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 September 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Dakota to San Francisco that are best for you.

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South Dakota

Fly to

San Francisco

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Return

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Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Thu 11/6

2:23 pm-12:14 am

1 stop11h 51m

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

6:34 am-1:47 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$245

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Thu 12/4

4:25 pm-12:19 am

1 stop8h 54m

San Francisco

Wed 12/10

5:45 am-2:09 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$259

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Sat 12/6

11:00 am-6:04 pm

1 stop8h 04m

San Francisco

Thu 12/11

5:45 am-2:09 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$259

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Fri 12/5

4:25 pm-12:19 am

1 stop8h 54m

San Francisco

Thu 12/11

5:45 am-3:45 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$259

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Mon 11/3

6:05 am-1:30 pm

1 stop8h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

3:26 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$259

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Sat 12/6

11:00 am-6:04 pm

1 stop8h 04m

San Francisco

Mon 12/8

5:45 am-2:09 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$259

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Fri 12/5

4:25 pm-12:19 am

1 stop8h 54m

San Francisco

Tue 12/9

5:45 am-2:09 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$259

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Thu 12/4

4:25 pm-12:19 am

1 stop8h 54m

San Francisco

Sun 12/7

5:45 am-3:45 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$259

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Thu 12/4

4:25 pm-12:19 am

1 stop8h 54m

San Francisco

Thu 12/11

10:30 am-10:46 pm

2 stops11h 16m

$264

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Fri 1/16

1:40 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop8h 04m

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

11:56 pm-10:47 am

1 stop8h 51m

$269

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Dakota to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from South Dakota to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from South Dakota to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 30, 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 Francisco as you normally would.

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Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from South Dakota to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from South Dakota to San Francisco in 8h 54m. Fly via Frontier or Delta to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1099 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $165. Frontier flights start at $207 while deals on American Airlines start at $365 one-way.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Dakota to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from South Dakota to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 Francisco

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from South Dakota to San Francisco. 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 September 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$118Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$179Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$259Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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