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$101+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to South Dakota

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 4/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — FSD
Mar 24 — Mar 311
Tue 3/24
Tue 3/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to South Dakota

Cheapest flights from Chicago to South Dakota
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to South Dakota. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 4/96:15 am
ORD
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FSD
1 stop4h 06m
Delta
Sun 4/128:00 am
FSD
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ORD
1 stop3h 35m
Delta
Deal found 2/18$177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/269:30 am
MDW
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FSD
1 stop6h 12m
Delta
Sun 3/295:00 am
FSD
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MDW
1 stop3h 50m
Delta
Deal found 2/20$177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/167:09 pm
ORD
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FSD
1 stop3h 53m
Delta
Tue 4/215:00 am
FSD
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ORD
2 stops7h 45m
Delta
Deal found 2/20$182
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/95:11 pm
ORD
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FSD
Nonstop1h 58m
American Airlines
Sun 4/127:39 pm
FSD
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ORD
Nonstop1h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/20$189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 4/810:05 am
ORD
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FSD
Nonstop1h 54m
American Airlines
Wed 4/157:45 pm
FSD
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/22$190
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Wed 4/89:30 am
MDW
-
FSD
1 stop3h 23m
Delta
Wed 4/151:44 pm
FSD
-
MDW
1 stop4h 52m
Delta
Deal found 2/22$193
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/124:01 pm
ORD
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FSD
Nonstop1h 51m
United Airlines
Mon 3/167:43 am
FSD
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/20$204
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Thu 9/2410:00 pm
ORD
-
FSD
Nonstop1h 51m
American Airlines
Sun 9/2712:30 pm
FSD
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/21$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 8/294:20 pm
ORD
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RAP
Nonstop2h 20m
American Airlines
Sat 9/56:10 pm
RAP
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ORD
Nonstop2h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/21$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/69:51 am
ORD
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FSD
Nonstop1h 51m
American Airlines
Mon 3/97:42 pm
FSD
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/20$219
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 7/115:00 am
ORD
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RAP
1 stop5h 19m
United Airlines
Wed 7/151:41 pm
RAP
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ORD
Nonstop2h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/19$219
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/148:10 pm
ORD
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FSD
Nonstop1h 52m
United Airlines
Sat 3/2111:21 am
FSD
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/20$229

Find flight deals from Chicago to South Dakota

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to South Dakota flight deals. Data was last updated February 22, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$177
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One-way from

$101
(Frontier)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$281

Good round-trip deal

$249 or less

Good one-way deal

$173 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to South Dakota 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 February 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to South Dakota that are best for you.

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ChicagoSioux Falls

ORD - FSD

ORDFSD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

8:55 am-12:53 pm

1 stop3h 58m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Wed 3/18

1:34 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$177

ChicagoSioux Falls

ORD - FSD

ORDFSD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/16

7:09 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop3h 53m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Tue 4/21

1:44 pm-6:13 pm

1 stop4h 29m

$177

ChicagoSioux Falls

ORD - FSD

ORDFSD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/9

6:15 am-10:21 am

1 stop4h 06m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sun 4/12

8:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop3h 35m

$177

ChicagoSioux Falls

ORD - FSD

ORDFSD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/9

12:54 pm-2:47 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sun 4/12

7:39 pm-9:34 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$189

ChicagoSioux Falls

ORD - FSD

ORDFSD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/28

8:10 pm-10:02 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sun 3/29

6:35 pm-8:32 pm

Nonstop1h 57m

$189

ChicagoSioux Falls

ORD - FSD

ORDFSD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

8:59 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Wed 3/18

2:06 pm-3:52 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$189

ChicagoSioux Falls

ORD - FSD

ORDFSD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/16

7:58 pm-9:49 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Tue 4/21

6:35 pm-8:32 pm

Nonstop1h 57m

$189

ChicagoSioux Falls

ORD - FSD

ORDFSD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/8

10:05 am-11:59 am

Nonstop1h 54m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Wed 4/15

7:45 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$190

ChicagoSioux Falls

MDW - FSD

MDWFSD

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/8

9:30 am-12:53 pm

1 stop3h 23m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Wed 4/15

1:44 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$193

ChicagoRapid City

ORD - RAP

ORDRAP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/24

9:06 am-10:36 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Rapid City

Sat 5/2

2:35 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$219

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to South Dakota

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Dakota from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to South Dakota

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to South Dakota (average of $189). Flying from Chicago to South Dakota in April is currently the most expensive (average of $213). 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 CHI to SD?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to South Dakota. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 22, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to South Dakota at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 36% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to South Dakota?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to South Dakota. Price data was last updated on February 21, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to South Dakota flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to South Dakota

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to South Dakota. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 22, 2026.

The most flights from CHI to USSD are scheduled on a Thursday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Dakota

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Dakota. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Dakota. Reviews last updated February 22, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago to South Dakota by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,241 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,241 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,241 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,341 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,241 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,338 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,241 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $219, Delta can have you in South Dakota from Chicago in 2h 30m. The distance from Chicago to South Dakota is about 777 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to South Dakota?

    The most popular route from Chicago to South Dakota is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Rapid City. You may also consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field or Chicago Midway - Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to South Dakota?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to South Dakota are Envoy Air (83%), Qatar Airways (79%) and American Airlines (78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to South Dakota?

    On average you can expect to pay $269 for a flight from Chicago to South Dakota. The cheapest flight overall is $138 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Rapid City) is currently priced at $219.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to South Dakota.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to South Dakota 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 Chicago to South Dakota?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to South Dakota (average of $189). Flying from Chicago to South Dakota in April is currently the most expensive (average of $213). 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 Chicago to South Dakota

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to South Dakota. 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 February 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Denver Air ConnectionCheapest$164Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$194Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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