What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to South Dakota?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to South Dakota (average of $334). Flying from Des Moines 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.

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

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

What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to South Dakota?

For a flight from Des Moines to South Dakota, you will be flying from Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city.

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

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

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to South Dakota?

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vie. 5/303:38 pmDSM - RAP

1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines

dom. 6/15:25 amRAP - DSM

1 stop4h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$290

vie. 5/25:46 pmDSM - RAP

1 stop5h 44mDelta

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1 stop4h 19mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$339

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1 stop25h 42mMultiple Airlines

dom. 6/110:07 pmRAP - DSM

2 stops23h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$354

vie. 6/135:00 amDSM - RAP

1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines

vie. 6/206:14 pmRAP - DSM

1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$389

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vie. 5/303:38 pmDSM - RAP

1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines

dom. 6/15:25 amRAP - DSM

1 stop4h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$290

vie. 5/302:00 pmDSM - RAP

1 stop25h 42mMultiple Airlines

dom. 6/110:07 pmRAP - DSM

2 stops23h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$354

vie. 6/135:00 amDSM - RAP

1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines

vie. 6/206:14 pmRAP - DSM

1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$389

sáb. 5/246:30 amDSM - RAP

2 stops10h 15mDelta

jue. 5/2910:46 amRAP - DSM

2 stops9h 00mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$688

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vie. 5/25:46 pmDSM - RAP

1 stop5h 44mDelta

dom. 5/46:00 amRAP - DSM

1 stop4h 19mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$339

sáb. 5/245:50 amDSM - RAP

2 stops16h 03mAmerican Airlines

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Deal found 4/29

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$257

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$324

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vie. 5/30

3:38 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop6h 41m

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5:25 am-10:40 am

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vie. 5/30

2:00 pm-2:42 pm

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6:14 pm-11:52 pm

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$257

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$324

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Rainfall in South Dakota by month

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.

Temperature in South Dakota by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Dakota

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,696 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to South Dakota?
For a flight from Des Moines to South Dakota, you will be flying from Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to South Dakota that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to South Dakota flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to South Dakota?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to South Dakota.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to South Dakota?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to South Dakota?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to South Dakota (average of $334). Flying from Des Moines 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 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to South Dakota

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$248	Average$395	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$258	Average$433	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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