Cheap Flights from LAX to FSD: When to Fly from Los Angeles to Sioux Falls

 

The cheapest times to fly from LAX to FSD are

• January 8th to February 4th
• May 14th to June 3rd
• July 9th to July 22nd
• August 6th to November 18th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from LAX to FSD is early to mid September. Prices can be as high as $841 for Sunday flights during mid December, or as low as $193 for Wednesday flights around early to mid September.

 

When to Fly to Sioux Falls

Flying from Los Angeles, CA (LAX) to Sioux Falls, SD (FSD) will usually cost between $319 to $542 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early to mid September with an average ticket price of $354. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid December, with an average price of $514. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $160 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $398 can be considered a good price for a round-trip LAX to FSD flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the LAX to FSD route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the LAX to FSD flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Los Angeles. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.18, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $113 (24%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $351. Return trip prices are from the FSD to LAX flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from LAX to FSD can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 3 hour 23 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from LAX to FSD while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from LAX to FSD? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 7 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, Iberia, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Joe Foss Field Airport to Los Angeles International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1338 miles or 2153 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from LAX to FSD?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop LAX to FSD flight is about 3 hour 23 minutes.

How many flights go between Los Angeles, CA and Sioux Falls, SD?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 63 available flights from LAX to FSD.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from LAX to FSD tend to depart late almost never compared to the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 11% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 67% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave FSD heading for LAX about 11 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Sioux Falls, SD is about 2 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Allegiant: 11 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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