How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Sioux Falls?

A quick flight from Santa Barbara to Sioux Falls can take about 5h 36m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $349. Santa Barbara and Sioux Falls are separated by a distance of 1385 mi.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Sioux Falls round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Santa Barbara to Sioux Falls is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $268 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $371. American Airlines is currently priced 48% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Barbara to Sioux Falls?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to Sioux Falls flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sioux Falls ranges from 0.6 - 3.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Sioux Falls when rainfall is around 0.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sioux Falls, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.8 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Sioux Falls?

Travelers have found that booking a Friday departure is the best way to save up to 38% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Sioux Falls?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 39 days in advance to save up to 68% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 39 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Santa Barbara to Sioux Falls 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $163, or $457 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Sioux Falls?

July is one of the best times of the year to fly to Sioux Falls from Santa Barbara. Prices for July average $357 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $110. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of March. Opting for a July flight can save you 56% on your journey compared to booking in March

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to FSD?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santa Barbara to Sioux Falls in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 4% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Sioux Falls that include hotel bookings?

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Sioux Falls?

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$349

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Thu 9/256:00 amSBA - FSD

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Deal found 9/10

$360

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7.4

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7.4

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8,937 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

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RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

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7.4

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10.0

Excellent

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RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

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How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Sioux Falls?
A quick flight from Santa Barbara to Sioux Falls can take about 5h 36m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $349. Santa Barbara and Sioux Falls are separated by a distance of 1385 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Sioux Falls round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Santa Barbara to Sioux Falls is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $268 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $371. American Airlines is currently priced 48% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Sioux Falls that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Sioux Falls flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Sioux Falls?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Sioux Falls.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Sioux Falls?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Sioux Falls 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 Santa Barbara to Sioux Falls?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Sioux Falls (average of $334). Flying from Santa Barbara to Sioux Falls in December is currently the most expensive (average of $446). 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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American Airlines	Cheapest$268	Average$528	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$371	Average$505	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Sioux Falls?

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