Cheap flights from South Dakota to Phoenix from $60

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport from South Dakota, with most prices found around $165. If you aren’t able to travel to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport during the month of August, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $182.

The cheapest day to depart from South Dakota to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is on a Monday. Travelers who choose to depart for Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport on a Monday will often find tickets for as low as $220. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to depart from South Dakota because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $334.

Flying to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport from South Dakota at noon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $236 when looking at flights departing at noon. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is in the morning when prices are around $291.

Fly from Rapid City to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway for the best South Dakota - Phoenix-Mesa Gateway flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport from South Dakota when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport for around $238 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport from South Dakota for as low as $175 on momondo.

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on South Dakota to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

As of September 2026, 2 flights take off from South Dakota and land in Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 100% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

Flight times vary depending on what airport in South Dakota you fly out of and what airport in Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport you fly into. For example, flying from Rapid City to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport takes 2h 25m on average. On the other hand, flying from Sioux Falls to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport takes 3h 06m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.