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.

How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to South Dakota?

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

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to South Dakota. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

Tue 7/85:23 pmDSM - RAP

1 stop6h 08mDelta

Tue 7/156:50 amRAP - DSM

1 stop6h 09mDelta

Deal found 6/10

$294

Fri 7/185:12 pmDSM - RAP

1 stop4h 35mUnited Airlines

Mon 7/215:30 amRAP - DSM

1 stop4h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$319

Fri 8/13:35 pmDSM - RAP

1 stop24h 07mAllegiant Air

Wed 8/610:22 pmRAP - DSM

2 stops23h 55mAllegiant Air

Deal found 6/11

$455

Wed 6/2510:31 amDSM - RAP

3 stops35h 41mMultiple Airlines

Sun 6/2910:02 pmRAP - DSM

1 stop13h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$485

Fri 8/17:32 pmDSM - RAP

1 stop21h 36mAmerican Airlines

Wed 8/65:02 pmRAP - DSM

1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$585

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Tue 7/85:23 pmDSM - RAP

1 stop6h 08mDelta

Tue 7/156:50 amRAP - DSM

1 stop6h 09mDelta

Deal found 6/10

$294

Fri 7/185:12 pmDSM - RAP

1 stop4h 35mUnited Airlines

Mon 7/215:30 amRAP - DSM

1 stop4h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$319

Fri 8/13:35 pmDSM - RAP

1 stop24h 07mAllegiant Air

Wed 8/610:22 pmRAP - DSM

2 stops23h 55mAllegiant Air

Deal found 6/11

$455

Wed 6/2510:31 amDSM - RAP

3 stops35h 41mMultiple Airlines

Sun 6/2910:02 pmRAP - DSM

1 stop13h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$485

Fri 8/17:32 pmDSM - RAP

1 stop21h 36mAmerican Airlines

Wed 8/65:02 pmRAP - DSM

1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$585

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Wed 6/2510:31 amDSM - RAP

3 stops35h 41mMultiple Airlines

Sun 6/2910:02 pmRAP - DSM

1 stop13h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$485

Tue 7/85:23 pmDSM - RAP

1 stop6h 08mDelta

Tue 7/156:50 amRAP - DSM

1 stop6h 09mDelta

Deal found 6/10

$294

Fri 7/185:12 pmDSM - RAP

1 stop4h 35mUnited Airlines

Mon 7/215:30 amRAP - DSM

1 stop4h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$319

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Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Tue 7/8

5:23 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Rapid City

Tue 7/15

6:50 am-1:59 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$294

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Fri 7/18

5:12 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Rapid City

Mon 7/21

5:30 am-10:36 am

1 stop4h 06m

$319

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Fri 8/1

3:35 pm-2:42 pm

1 stop24h 07m

Rapid City

Wed 8/6

10:22 pm-11:17 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$455

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Wed 6/25

10:31 am-9:12 pm

3 stops35h 41m

Rapid City

Sun 6/29

10:02 pm-12:34 pm

1 stop13h 32m

$485

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Fri 8/1

7:32 pm-4:08 pm

1 stop21h 36m

Rapid City

Wed 8/6

5:02 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$585

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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

7,950 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,950 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,950 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,790 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,950 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Allegiant Air

7.3

Good

725 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,950 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,950 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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$308	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$258	Average$418	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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Rainfall in South Dakota by month

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Temperature in South Dakota by month

Plan your trip to South Dakota by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Dakota

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to South Dakota?

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

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

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