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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to South Dakota

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Rapid City
Rapid City1 stop$259
Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls2 stops$223
Pierre
Pierre1 stop$484
Aberdeen
Aberdeen1 stop$889
Rapid City
Rapid City1 stop$259
Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls2 stops$223
Pierre
Pierre1 stop$484
Aberdeen
Aberdeen1 stop$889
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Price, demand and travel trends for San Francisco to South Dakota flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What are the cheapest fares from San Francisco to South Dakota recently?

The cheapest fares from San Francisco to South Dakota on KAYAK in the last week were to Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field (FSD) from $223 round-trip and to Rapid City (RAP) from $379 round-trip.

How do fares into airports in South Dakota compare?

According to KAYAK data from the last 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into South Dakota from San Francisco are:

• Pierre (PIR) (avg. price $358)
• Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field (FSD) (avg. price $466)
• Rapid City (RAP) (avg. price $476)

Are flights from San Francisco to South Dakota cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from San Francisco to South Dakota are about 15% higher than they were in November last year, averaging $534 round-trip.

What's the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to South Dakota?

January and April are typically the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to South Dakota, with round-trip fares averaging $398. June and March are usually the most expensive, averaging $604 and $543, respectively.

How do fares from San Francisco to South Dakota vary by day of the week?

On average, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to South Dakota and Sunday is the most expensive. Looking at the past 12 months of KAYAK data, it's 43% more expensive to fly on a Sunday compared to Saturday.

What's the best time of day to fly from San Francisco to South Dakota?

It's cheapest to fly to South Dakota at night with average prices of $433. The afternoon is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $539.

What's the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to South Dakota?

Book your flights 13 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 33% compared to booking at the last minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Key details for San Francisco to South Dakota flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$134
Beat the crowds with an average 60% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 61% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from San Francisco to Sioux Falls

Your San Francisco to South Dakota flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from San Francisco to South Dakota?

    Yes. Fares from San Francisco to South Dakota are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $378 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from San Francisco to South Dakota?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from San Francisco to South Dakota have typically cost between $378 and $642.

  • What are the main airports serving South Dakota?

    There are 6 airports in South Dakota. 47% of KAYAK users choose Rapid City (RAP) as their arrival airport, while 46% choose Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field (FSD).

  • Which airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco to South Dakota?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from San Francisco to South Dakota. One-stop options include United Airlines and Delta.

  • Which destinations in South Dakota can I fly nonstop from San Francisco?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, there are no nonstop flights from San Francisco to South Dakota. The most popular destination you can reach with one stop is Rapid City.

  • Which cabin classes are available from San Francisco to South Dakota?

    On flights from San Francisco to South Dakota you can book Economy Class or First Class.

Your guide to booking San Francisco to South Dakota flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 13 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 33% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • Flexible with your dates? Fly in January to save some money. It's typically the cheapest month on this route, while flights in June will cost you the most.
  • Fly out on a Saturday to get the cheapest fares. Avoid Sunday flights, which are about 43% more expensive.
  • If you're watching your budget, fly into Pierre (PIR) which has the lowest average airfare in the region. Just remember to budget for any onward travel by bus, car or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Rapid City, the most popular destination in South Dakota. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular spots such as Sioux Falls, Deadwood and Keystone.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from San Francisco to South Dakota

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to South Dakota? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8719 reviews
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.2Food
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
Airline reviews

I used by Skymiles to upgrade to First so that I could comfortably work using my laptop. But WiFi was intermittent and unavailable for long periods. I feel like I wasted 70,000 miles :(

2.0 MediocreJames, Nov 2026
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I used by Skymiles to upgrade to First so that I could comfortably work using my laptop. But WiFi was intermittent and unavailable for long periods. I feel like I wasted 70,000 miles :(

WiFi was a major problem and if it does not work on a 4 hour flight then that lowers the overall experience

The Airline Attendant found us in flight and moved us to seats in the front of economy due to the short time we would have to make our connecting flight. We really appreciated it.

Carmen was an absolute delight on the flight staff! Everyone was lovely and made it a very pleasant flight.

Internet connectivity still seems to be touchy on these flights, making it difficult to rely on it for getting work done.

Crew was absolutely fantastic and we’re so welcoming and friendly ❤️

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

Check in went smoothly. Flight attendant who was assigned my area barely paid any attention to me! She acted as though she was extremely busy and flustered. Maybe she was new?! I told her to change the language on my screen, she said she’d come back to help me but never did so I was able to solve the problem on my own. She came back and said she’d made adjustments on her end. Highly doubt it because I found the setting to change the language! Also, I noticed everyone was eating before we landed so I pushed my help button and she never came so I got up to find her to ask her if I can have breakfast. She said they are not serving breakfast but I can have a sandwich. Yes, that was her response as I saw everyone eating breakfast!!!

New Max 10, first class seats have been shrunk. End of a 20 hour journey, it was United not Lufthansa, just glad to get home

One of my checked luggage was damaged. Cracked on the top by the handle.

I have been flying united for a long time but now I’m done

Delayed - leaving, delayed getting to the gate at destination. What should have been a very easy flight and experience was not.

Better management of the boarding process. Is there any way you could forward all the window seats first? That's the Way Reno Air used to do it, and they had the fastest boarding in the industry!

This was an auto-rebook due to being delayed from an earlier UA connecting flight. The boarding was fine, but they sat me in a middle seat when my original booking was a window seat. Overall, the flight was fine as it still got me to my final destination.

Sitting in coach even in the larger leg space is extremely uncomfortable and the staff pay no attention.

It was a short, comfortable flight. It did leave an hour late due to the pilot having to be replaced (family emergency) but that didn’t inconvenience myself & my friend. The situation was explained, eventually.

Lost one piece of luggage even though I checked in 2.5 hours before the flight

No food on 4.5 hour flight, wi-fi did not work. Terrible experience for a long haul flight.

Multiple delays and made us miss the connecting flight and lost our bags

Little communication with passengers after sitting over 1 hour for a maintenance issue Then we had to deplane- no crew communication Poor gate information after deplaned WiFi would not connect AT ALL

Flight attendant made the flight very enjoyable. He was courteous and gave great care to the passengers

Not good. Flight crew, was not friendly and just shoved stuff at us. Not the way I like to travel.

Aside from the little delay, overall was flight good. Made it safely. Thanks!

Over the course of 7 months of travel, I can count on my hand the number of times the flight has departed on time. Majority of the instances have been related to non-weather reasons. Would not recommend flying this Airline

The plane was spartan, the seats not that comfortable. It was like flying a super low budget airline. They charged for coffee!!! I have never, ever experienced that before.

I had no problems but the changing of planes that I was supposed to be on was confusing. Maybe it would be helpful to let people know your flight changed. Not everyone understands airports or how flying works.

Flight was delayed multiple times without giving any particular reason and the only thing that was communicated was that 'Aircraft is getting ready'. I was stuck at SFO airport for 15 hours and finally took Southwest Airlines flight back home to Dallas.

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