How long is the flight from South Dakota to New Orleans?

There are many flights that can get you from South Dakota to New Orleans in 4h 26m. Fly via Frontier, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 1004 mi between South Dakota and New Orleans. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, 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 51.8 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Dakota to New Orleans?

When booking a flight from South Dakota to New Orleans, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, United Airlines or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

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

When flying from South Dakota to New Orleans, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

For a flight from South Dakota to New Orleans, you will be flying into Louis Armstrong. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is just 11.4 mi from the center of the city.

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

Yes. In addition to deals on South Dakota to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from South Dakota to New Orleans?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Dakota to New Orleans.

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Dakota to New Orleans?

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$182+ Flights from South Dakota to New Orleans

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from South Dakota to New Orleans?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. South Dakota to New Orleans flights typically cost between $521 and $566 in February. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $182 on Frontier (Feb 16-Feb 20).

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Dakota to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 8, 2026.

Mon 2/162:42 pmFSD - MSY

1 stop9h 42mFrontier

Fri 2/205:45 amMSY - FSD

1 stop7h 11mFrontier

Deal found 1/6

$182

Fri 3/68:55 pmFSD - MSY

1 stop17h 46mFrontier

Thu 3/123:36 pmMSY - FSD

1 stop28h 24mFrontier

Deal found 1/8

$254

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2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 3/123:36 pmMSY - FSD

1 stop28h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/8

$265

Thu 4/911:44 amRAP - MSY

1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines

Tue 4/1410:34 amMSY - RAP

1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/8

$279

Tue 1/276:00 amFSD - MSY

1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/312:26 pmMSY - FSD

1 stop7h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/6

$279

Thu 2/56:02 pmFSD - MSY

1 stop28h 56mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/125:45 amMSY - FSD

1 stop7h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/8

$291

Fri 7/243:16 pmFSD - MSY

1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines

Tue 7/284:06 pmMSY - FSD

1 stop5h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/7

$305

Fri 1/2312:35 pmRAP - MSY

1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/274:00 pmMSY - RAP

1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/8

$309

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1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines

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1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/7

$309

Wed 1/215:10 amRAP - MSY

1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines

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2 stops9h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/6

$314

Thu 1/221:02 pmFSD - MSY

2 stops9h 00mDelta

Mon 1/265:29 pmMSY - FSD

1 stop5h 41mDelta

Deal found 1/8

$314

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1 stop6h 03mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/149:44 amMSY - RAP

2 stops10h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/8

$325

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Mon 2/162:42 pmFSD - MSY

1 stop9h 42mFrontier

Fri 2/205:45 amMSY - FSD

1 stop7h 11mFrontier

Deal found 1/6

$182

Sat 2/73:11 pmFSD - MSY

1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/1110:35 amMSY - FSD

1 stop6h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/8

$279

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1 stop6h 31mDelta

Deal found 1/5

$279

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Deal found 1/5

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$284

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1 stop6h 44mDelta

Deal found 1/8

$284

Tue 2/312:26 pmFSD - MSY

2 stops10h 33mAmerican Airlines

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1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/5

$284

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Deal found 1/5

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1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines

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1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/8

$309

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$309

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1 stop6h 31mDelta

Deal found 1/6

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Deal found 1/6

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Deal found 1/6

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1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/7

$404

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1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines

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1 stop5h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/5

$479

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Wed 1/215:10 amRAP - MSY

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$314

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$309

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Mon 1/265:29 pmMSY - FSD

1 stop5h 41mDelta

Deal found 1/8

$314

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Deal found 1/7

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Deal found 1/6

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2 stops7h 45mUnited Airlines

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$341

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Deal found 1/8

$309

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1 stop7h 24mUnited Airlines

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$279

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1 stop7h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/8

$291

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Thu 2/197:00 amMSY - RAP

1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/7

$404

Mon 2/162:42 pmFSD - MSY

1 stop9h 42mFrontier

Fri 2/205:45 amMSY - FSD

1 stop7h 11mFrontier

Deal found 1/6

$182

One-way flights from South Dakota to New Orleans
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Fri 3/138:55 pmFSD - MSY

2 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/7

$205

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2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/7

$278

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1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/8

$281

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1 stop8h 25mDelta

Deal found 1/7

$421

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2 stops9h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/8

$452

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Mon 2/16

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Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

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5:35 pm-10:59 pm

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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2 stops10h 30m

$284

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Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Tue 1/27

7:30 am-1:24 pm

1 stop5h 54m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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11:50 am-8:24 pm

2 stops8h 34m

$284

Sioux FallsNew Orleans

FSD - MSY

FSDMSY

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sat 2/7

1:02 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops10h 23m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/11

4:20 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$284

Sioux FallsNew Orleans

FSD - MSY

FSDMSY

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Tue 2/3

12:26 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops10h 33m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/10

7:21 am-12:53 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$284

Sioux FallsNew Orleans

FSD - MSY

FSDMSY

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Tue 2/3

4:18 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops7h 07m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/10

11:31 am-7:53 pm

2 stops8h 22m

$290

Rapid CityNew Orleans

RAP - MSY

RAPMSY

Rapid City

Fri 1/23

12:35 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop7h 57m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/27

4:00 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$309

Sioux FallsNew Orleans

FSD - MSY

FSDMSY

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Thu 1/22

5:35 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop5h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/27

2:57 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$309

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Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Dakota to New Orleans (average of $198). Flying from South Dakota to New Orleans in July is currently the most expensive (average of $306). 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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What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from South Dakota?
For a flight from South Dakota to New Orleans, you will be flying into Louis Armstrong. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is just 11.4 mi from the center of the city.
How long is the flight from South Dakota to New Orleans?
There are many flights that can get you from South Dakota to New Orleans in 4h 26m. Fly via Frontier, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 1004 mi between South Dakota and New Orleans. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from South Dakota to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Dakota to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Dakota to New Orleans?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Dakota to New Orleans.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Dakota to New Orleans?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Dakota to New Orleans?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Dakota to New Orleans (average of $198). Flying from South Dakota to New Orleans in July is currently the most expensive (average of $306). 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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American Airlines	Cheapest$243	Average$401	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$249	Average$353	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$271	Average$415	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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