In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Dakota ranges from 0.6 - 3.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit South Dakota when rainfall is around 0.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Dakota, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.8 F).

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

When flying from Columbia to South Dakota, 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 from for flights from Columbia to South Dakota?

Columbia Metropolitan (CAE), located 6.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Columbia to South Dakota.

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

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Round-trip from	$415 (American Airlines)
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Wed 7/165:15 amCAE - RAP

1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines

Sun 7/205:36 amRAP - CAE

1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$415

Wed 9/2410:24 amCAE - RAP

2 stops10h 26mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/299:56 amRAP - CAE

2 stops21h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$493

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Wed 7/165:15 amCAE - RAP

1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines

Sun 7/205:36 amRAP - CAE

1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$415

Wed 9/2410:24 amCAE - RAP

2 stops10h 26mUnited Airlines

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2 stops21h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$493

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Wed 7/165:15 amCAE - RAP

1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines

Sun 7/205:36 amRAP - CAE

1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$415

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Mon 7/2810:29 amCAE - RAP

2 stops13h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$251

Thu 7/313:08 pmCAE - RAP

3 stops27h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

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Thu 7/313:29 pmCAE - RAP

1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/30

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Wed 7/16

5:15 am-10:49 am

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Sun 7/20

5:36 am-3:07 pm

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Wed 9/24

10:24 am-6:50 pm

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9:56 am-9:49 am

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Mon 7/28

10:29 am-9:46 pm

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Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to South Dakota (average of $334). Flying from Columbia to South Dakota in December is currently the most expensive (average of $446). 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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United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,858 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,858 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,858 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,858 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Columbia to South Dakota?
Columbia Metropolitan (CAE), located 6.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Columbia to South Dakota.
Can I find deals for flights from Columbia to South Dakota that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Columbia to South Dakota flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Columbia to South Dakota?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbia to South Dakota.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbia to South Dakota?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbia to South Dakota 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 Columbia to South Dakota?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to South Dakota (average of $334). Flying from Columbia to South Dakota in December is currently the most expensive (average of $446). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Columbia to South Dakota

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$233	Average$458	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$263	Average$518	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$348	Average$647	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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