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$129+ 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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FSD — SFO
Jul 20 — Jul 271
Mon 7/20
Mon 7/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Dakota to San Francisco

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 June 20, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 7/108:08 pm
FSD
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SFO
1 stop6h 15m
Frontier
Thu 7/169:39 pm
SFO
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FSD
1 stop19h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 6/15$243
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Wed 8/268:14 pm
FSD
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SFO
1 stop6h 08m
Frontier
Wed 9/26:00 am
SFO
-
FSD
1 stop11h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$250
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Wed 7/18:14 pm
FSD
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SFO
1 stop17h 29m
Frontier
Wed 8/56:00 am
SFO
-
FSD
1 stop11h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 6/17$255
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Wed 7/18:14 pm
FSD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 13m
Frontier
Fri 8/76:00 am
SFO
-
FSD
1 stop11h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 6/17$260
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Wed 6/248:14 pm
FSD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 13m
Frontier
Wed 8/56:00 am
SFO
-
FSD
1 stop11h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 6/17$263
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Wed 8/268:14 pm
FSD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 08m
Frontier
Mon 9/76:00 am
SFO
-
FSD
1 stop11h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$265
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Mon 8/248:14 pm
FSD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 08m
Frontier
Mon 9/76:00 am
SFO
-
FSD
1 stop11h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$270
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Wed 7/18:14 pm
FSD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 13m
Frontier
Thu 8/65:30 pm
SFO
-
FSD
1 stop23h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 6/17$272
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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.
Wed 10/217:31 pm
FSD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 44m
Frontier
Mon 10/266:00 am
SFO
-
FSD
1 stop10h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 6/20$290
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Mon 8/248:14 pm
FSD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 08m
Frontier
Fri 9/46:00 am
SFO
-
FSD
1 stop11h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$295
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 6/228:14 pm
FSD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 29m
Frontier
Wed 8/56:00 am
SFO
-
FSD
1 stop11h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 6/17$310
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 8/122:12 pm
FSD
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SFO
1 stop6h 53m
American Airlines
Sat 8/153:46 pm
SFO
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FSD
1 stop6h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/17$311

Find 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 June 20, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$243
(Frontier)

One-way from

$129
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$383
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($56 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 June 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Dakota to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Tue 10/27

5:15 am-12:31 pm

1 stop9h 16m

San Francisco

Fri 11/6

3:00 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$320

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Fri 7/3

2:59 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop7h 01m

San Francisco

Thu 7/9

3:27 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$344

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Fri 10/23

1:00 pm-8:22 pm

1 stop9h 22m

San Francisco

Tue 10/27

12:40 am-10:05 am

1 stop7h 25m

$345

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sat 7/4

6:00 am-1:06 pm

1 stop9h 06m

San Francisco

Mon 7/6

5:50 am-1:43 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$367

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Sat 7/4

12:18 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop6h 12m

San Francisco

Wed 7/8

5:00 am-12:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$369

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sat 12/5

5:00 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop7h 43m

San Francisco

Tue 12/8

5:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$401

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Sat 7/4

10:05 am-12:27 am

2 stops15h 22m

San Francisco

Wed 7/8

9:00 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$451

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Thu 7/2

5:53 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop6h 03m

San Francisco

Mon 7/6

5:00 am-12:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$459

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Tue 8/25

5:00 am-11:23 am

1 stop7h 23m

San Francisco

Sat 8/29

4:18 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$469
Quickest round-trip

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Wed 7/1

5:00 am-9:18 am

1 stop5h 18m

San Francisco

Wed 7/8

5:00 am-12:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$496

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Dakota to San Francisco

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Dakota to San Francisco (average of $105). Flying from South Dakota to San Francisco 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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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 11.0 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 6h 12m. Fly via Delta, American Airlines, or United Airlines 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 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 $194 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Dakota to San Francisco (average of $105). Flying from South Dakota to San Francisco 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

Discover the top 3 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 June 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$268Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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