How long is the flight from South Dakota to Columbia?

United Airlines can get you from South Dakota to Columbia in just under 5h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from South Dakota to Columbia is about 1069 mi.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 5.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.5 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 F).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SD to CAE?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Dakota to Columbia as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Columbia from South Dakota?

Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from South Dakota to Columbia. It is only a 6.5 mi journey from Metropolitan (CAE) to Columbia’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from South Dakota to Columbia that include hotel bookings?

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Columbia from South Dakota?
Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from South Dakota to Columbia. It is only a 6.5 mi journey from Metropolitan (CAE) to Columbia’s city center.
How long is the flight from South Dakota to Columbia?
United Airlines can get you from South Dakota to Columbia in just under 5h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from South Dakota to Columbia is about 1069 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from South Dakota to Columbia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Dakota to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Dakota to Columbia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Dakota to Columbia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Dakota to Columbia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Dakota to Columbia 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 South Dakota to Columbia?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Dakota to Columbia (average of $205). Flying from South Dakota to Columbia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $391). 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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