South Dakota

$127+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 7/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — FSD
Apr 15 — Apr 221
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to South Dakota

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to South Dakota
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to South Dakota. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 16, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Thu 4/99:05 pm
SFO
-
FSD
1 stop19h 26m
Frontier
Fri 4/178:06 pm
FSD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 3/16$209
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Fri 4/176:00 am
SFO
-
FSD
1 stop11h 21m
Frontier
Fri 4/248:06 pm
FSD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 3/16$248
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 4/106:00 am
SFO
-
FSD
1 stop10h 31m
Frontier
Mon 4/137:21 pm
FSD
-
SFO
1 stop7h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 3/14$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Wed 5/275:26 pm
SFO
-
RAP
1 stop19h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/49:54 pm
RAP
-
SFO
1 stop22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$262
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 7/149:58 pm
SFO
-
RAP
1 stop15h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/169:50 pm
RAP
-
SFO
1 stop10h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$265
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Wed 5/275:26 pm
SFO
-
RAP
1 stop19h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/79:54 pm
RAP
-
SFO
1 stop11h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$274
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Wed 6/249:00 pm
SFO
-
RAP
1 stop23h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/39:58 pm
RAP
-
SFO
1 stop24h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$280
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Wed 8/262:16 pm
SFO
-
RAP
1 stop20h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/312:36 pm
RAP
-
SFO
1 stop6h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$283
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/810:14 pm
SFO
-
RAP
1 stop17h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/195:57 pm
RAP
-
SFO
1 stop15h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15$284
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Thu 6/259:58 pm
SFO
-
RAP
1 stop22h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/39:58 pm
RAP
-
SFO
1 stop24h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$289
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/249:00 pm
SFO
-
RAP
1 stop23h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/410:05 am
RAP
-
SFO
1 stop11h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15$291
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Wed 8/59:00 pm
SFO
-
RAP
1 stop23h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/1310:06 pm
RAP
-
SFO
1 stop10h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$293

Find flight deals from San Francisco to South Dakota

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to South Dakota flight deals. Data was last updated March 16, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$260
(Frontier)

One-way from

$258
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$402
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field flights.
From San Francisco to South Dakota
One-way flight from San Francisco to South Dakota
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($57 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 March 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to South Dakota that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Fri 4/10

12:10 am-10:19 am

1 stop9h 09m

Rapid City

Thu 4/16

3:55 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$339

San FranciscoSioux Falls

SFO - FSD

SFOFSD

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

12:45 am-10:42 am

1 stop7h 57m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sat 4/18

9:05 am-3:32 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$389

San FranciscoPierre

SFO - PIR

SFOPIR

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

6:40 am-4:20 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Pierre

Wed 4/22

6:15 am-9:30 am

1 stop5h 15m

$394

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Sun 4/12

5:00 am-1:08 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Rapid City

Sat 4/18

8:30 am-1:15 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$399

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

2:32 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Rapid City

Sat 4/18

2:47 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$399

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Sun 4/12

5:00 am-11:24 am

1 stop5h 24m

Rapid City

Tue 4/21

4:15 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$399

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Thu 8/6

5:00 am-12:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Rapid City

Sat 8/15

11:08 am-3:11 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$419

San FranciscoSioux Falls

SFO - FSD

SFOFSD

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

10:50 pm-10:42 am

1 stop9h 52m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sun 4/5

6:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop7h 25m

$424

San FranciscoSioux Falls

SFO - FSD

SFOFSD

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

6:00 am-4:51 pm

2 stops8h 51m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Tue 4/7

1:41 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$429
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Fri 5/29

6:15 am-12:29 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Rapid City

Tue 6/2

5:00 am-9:18 am

1 stop5h 18m

$459

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

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Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to South Dakota

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Dakota (average of $208). Flying from San Francisco to South Dakota in October is currently the most expensive (average of $340). 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.

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 March 16, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to South Dakota, such as Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to South Dakota?

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Francisco to South Dakota.

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

    For as low as $389, United Airlines can have you in South Dakota from San Francisco in 7h 57m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1399 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $104. Users have also found prices from $118 and $139 on Frontier and American Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Dakota (average of $208). Flying from San Francisco to South Dakota in October is currently the most expensive (average of $340). 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 San Francisco to South Dakota

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$159Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$268Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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