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$339+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to South Dakota

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — FSD
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to South Dakota
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to South Dakota. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 11/136:10 amSBA - FSD
1 stop5h 51mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/178:05 amFSD - SBA
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 11/1310:39 amSBA - FSD
2 stops11h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/175:14 pmFSD - SBA
1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/41:00 pmSBA - FSD
1 stop5h 21mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/51:55 pmFSD - SBA
1 stop25h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$442
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Mon 12/225:00 amSBA - FSD
1 stop13h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/257:30 amFSD - SBA
2 stops18h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$595
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:12 amSBA - FSD
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/278:11 amFSD - SBA
1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$620
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Mon 12/226:12 amSBA - FSD
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/256:00 amFSD - SBA
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$638
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Mon 12/226:12 amSBA - FSD
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/278:11 amFSD - SBA
1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$668

Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to South Dakota

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Round-trip from

$339
(American Airlines)

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Average price

$360
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to South Dakota that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

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South Dakota

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Santa BarbaraSioux Falls

SBA - FSD

SBAFSD

Santa Barbara

Thu 11/13

6:10 am-2:01 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Mon 11/17

8:05 am-12:40 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$339

Santa BarbaraSioux Falls

SBA - FSD

SBAFSD

Santa Barbara

Thu 11/13

10:39 am-11:44 pm

2 stops11h 05m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Mon 11/17

5:14 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$344

Santa BarbaraSioux Falls

SBA - FSD

SBAFSD

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/20

6:12 am-2:28 pm

1 stop6h 16m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Tue 2/24

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop7h 50m

$349

Santa BarbaraSioux Falls

SBA - FSD

SBAFSD

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/20

2:20 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops7h 24m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Tue 2/24

5:00 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$354

Santa BarbaraSioux Falls

SBA - FSD

SBAFSD

Santa Barbara

Thu 12/4

1:00 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Fri 12/5

1:55 pm-1:08 pm

1 stop25h 13m

$442

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Deals found on 10/29

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to South Dakota

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to South Dakota (average of $98). Flying from Santa Barbara to South Dakota in March is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 October 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Santa Barbara to South Dakota. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,035 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

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.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to South Dakota?

    If you book a flight to South Dakota from Santa Barbara, you will be flying from Santa Barbara, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Barbara (SBA) is located 8.0 mi from the center of Santa Barbara.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to South Dakota?

    For as low as $339, American Airlines can have you in South Dakota from Santa Barbara in 5h 51m. The distance between Santa Barbara and South Dakota is about 1385 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to South Dakota?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to South Dakota (average of $98). Flying from Santa Barbara to South Dakota in March is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to South Dakota

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$316Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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