San Francisco to Pierre (SFO–PIR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Francisco to Pierre
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,238 mi 2h 33m nonstop +2h ahead 1 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and PIR, connecting options are available through 1 hub.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to PIR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
DEN ~15h 22m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
98
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → PIR
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
PIR → SFO
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Pierre is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · PIR: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 8:00 PM in Pierre.
Distance & Flight Time
1,238 mi / 1,993 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 33m.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–PIR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Pierre route.
Route details
Distance1,238 mi / 1,993 km
Flight time2h 33m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: PIR
Full namePierre Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOPIR / KPIR
TimezoneAmerica/North_Dakota/New_Salem
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation1,744 ft / 532 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to PIR flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Pierre Regional Airport take approximately 2h 33m. The route covers 1,238 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SFO to PIR. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Pierre is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from PIR to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SFO to PIR

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SFO to PIR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to PIR ranges from 2 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,238 miles (1,993 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via DEN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.