South Dakota

$325+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) 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 5/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — FSD
Feb 28 — Mar 71
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to South Dakota

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 January 29, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 10/2712:15 pm
SBA
-
FSD
1 stop7h 32m
United Airlines
Sat 10/319:14 am
FSD
-
SBA
1 stop5h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$351
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 6/256:30 pm
SBA
-
FSD
1 stop14h 07m
United Airlines
Sun 7/59:14 am
FSD
-
SBA
1 stop14h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$657
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 6/257:24 pm
SBA
-
FSD
2 stops14h 26m
American Airlines
Sun 7/512:20 pm
FSD
-
SBA
2 stops11h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$758

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to South Dakota

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Santa Barbara to South Dakota flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$657
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$325
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$350
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From Santa Barbara to South Dakota
One-way flight from Santa Barbara to South Dakota
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($89 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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

Fly from

Santa Barbara

Fly to

South Dakota

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraSioux Falls

SBA - FSD

SBAFSD

Santa Barbara

Thu 6/25

6:30 pm-10:37 am

1 stop14h 07m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sun 7/5

9:14 am-9:15 pm

1 stop14h 01m

$657

Santa BarbaraSioux Falls

SBA - FSD

SBAFSD

Santa Barbara

Thu 6/25

7:24 pm-11:50 am

2 stops14h 26m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sun 7/5

12:20 pm-9:59 pm

2 stops11h 39m

$758

Santa BarbaraSioux Falls

SBA - FSD

SBAFSD

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/31

6:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$325

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Deals found on 1/28

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to South Dakota

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to South Dakota (average of $110). 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 January 29, 2026.
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.

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to South Dakota. 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 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 $657, United Airlines can have you in South Dakota from Santa Barbara in 14h 07m. 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to South Dakota (average of $110). 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$316Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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