How long is the flight from South Dakota to Raleigh?

Departing from South Dakota to Raleigh will take you 4h 42m. There are 1088 mi between South Dakota and Raleigh. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Raleigh ranges from 2.9 - 4.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Raleigh when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Raleigh, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

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

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

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

Most people fly into Raleigh-Durham (RDU) if they book a flight to Raleigh from South Dakota. Raleigh-Durham is conveniently located just 11.1 mi from Raleigh’s city center.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from South Dakota to Raleigh?

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. South Dakota to Raleigh flights typically cost between $297 and $406 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $244 on Multiple Airlines (Jan 12-Jan 15).

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Dakota to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 16, 2025.

Fri 12/1911:02 amRAP - RDU

1 stop5h 00mDelta

Tue 1/65:13 pmRDU - RAP

1 stop7h 15mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$379

Thu 12/255:15 amRAP - RDU

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Wed 1/74:07 pmRDU - RAP

1 stop8h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$429

Wed 12/244:14 pmRAP - RDU

1 stop5h 17mDelta

Tue 1/66:00 amRDU - RAP

1 stop6h 13mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$440

Thu 12/257:00 amRAP - RDU

1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines

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1 stop6h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$454

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Fri 1/210:45 amRDU - RAP

2 stops10h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$459

Thu 12/255:16 amFSD - RDU

1 stop5h 40mDelta

Mon 12/296:50 pmRDU - FSD

1 stop5h 50mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$459

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2 stops7h 36mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/46:31 amRDU - FSD

1 stop5h 21mUnited Airlines

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$474

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$654

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2 stops21h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$663

Sun 12/285:16 amFSD - RDU

1 stop6h 44mDelta

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1 stop5h 05mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$678

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Mon 1/127:01 pmFSD - RDU

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Thu 1/153:08 pmRDU - FSD

1 stop28h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$244

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Deal found 12/14

$275

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Deal found 12/14

$275

Fri 1/301:02 pmFSD - RDU

2 stops10h 13mDelta

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$349

Fri 2/62:40 pmRAP - RDU

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$289

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$360

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$329

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1 stop5h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$359

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1 stop9h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$369

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Fri 12/192:51 pmRAP - RDU

2 stops7h 27mDelta

Tue 1/62:58 pmRDU - RAP

2 stops9h 30mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$389

Wed 12/244:14 pmRAP - RDU

1 stop5h 17mDelta

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1 stop7h 15mDelta

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$440

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Wed 1/74:07 pmRDU - RAP

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$429

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$454

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Mon 12/296:50 pmRDU - FSD

1 stop5h 50mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$459

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1 stop29h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$467

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Tue 1/134:07 pmRDU - RAP

1 stop8h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$369

Mon 1/127:01 pmFSD - RDU

2 stops18h 17mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/153:08 pmRDU - FSD

1 stop28h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$244

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Sun 1/256:15 amRDU - FSD

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Deal found 12/14

$275

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Deal found 12/14

$285

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2 stops8h 07mDelta

Deal found 12/13

$349

Fri 1/307:30 amFSD - RDU

1 stop5h 32mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/24:07 pmRDU - FSD

1 stop8h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$359

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Mon 1/127:01 pmFSD - RDU

2 stops18h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$126

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2 stops20h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$128

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1 stop5h 41mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$229

Thu 1/13:21 pmFSD - RDU

1 stop16h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$237

Sun 1/410:17 amFSD - RDU

2 stops25h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$262

Mon 12/2210:02 amFSD - RDU

2 stops31h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$278

Fri 1/27:01 pmFSD - RDU

1 stop21h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$290

Mon 5/1811:46 amRAP - RDU

2 stops9h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$301

Mon 1/53:08 pmFSD - RDU

1 stop5h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$321

Mon 5/185:00 amRAP - RDU

3 stops14h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$910

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Wed 1/21

12:26 pm-8:48 pm

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7:18 am-11:51 am

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$275

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Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

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11:22 am-5:04 pm

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$275

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2:40 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 35m

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4:07 pm-8:32 pm

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$289

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Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

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7:40 am-1:44 pm

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Raleigh-Durham

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6:00 am-5:21 pm

2 stops12h 21m

$329

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FSD - RDU

FSDRDU

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Fri 1/30

1:02 pm-12:15 am

2 stops10h 13m

Raleigh-Durham

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5:15 am-12:22 pm

2 stops8h 07m

$349

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FSD - RDU

FSDRDU

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Fri 1/30

7:30 am-2:02 pm

1 stop5h 32m

Raleigh-Durham

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5:18 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$359

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RAP - RDU

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Rapid City

Fri 4/17

11:46 am-9:33 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 4/27

6:04 am-11:14 am

1 stop7h 10m

$360

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RAP - RDU

RAPRDU

Rapid City

Sat 1/10

12:35 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/13

8:03 am-3:22 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$369

Sioux FallsRaleigh

FSD - RDU

FSDRDU

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Mon 1/12

7:01 pm-2:18 pm

2 stops18h 17m

$126

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Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Dakota to Raleigh (average of $160). Flying from South Dakota to Raleigh in July is currently the most expensive (average of $312). 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.

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from South Dakota to Raleigh in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 53% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Raleigh from South Dakota?
Most people fly into Raleigh-Durham (RDU) if they book a flight to Raleigh from South Dakota. Raleigh-Durham is conveniently located just 11.1 mi from Raleigh’s city center.
How long is the flight from South Dakota to Raleigh?
Departing from South Dakota to Raleigh will take you 4h 42m. There are 1088 mi between South Dakota and Raleigh. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from South Dakota to Raleigh that include hotel bookings?
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Can I find deals for business class flights from South Dakota to Raleigh?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Dakota to Raleigh?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Dakota to Raleigh (average of $160). Flying from South Dakota to Raleigh in July is currently the most expensive (average of $312). 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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Delta	Cheapest$160	Average$329	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$198	Average$341	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$236	Average$410	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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