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$269+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to South Dakota

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — FSD
Jul 11 — Jul 181
Sat 7/11
Sat 7/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to South Dakota

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to South Dakota
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 11, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2310:55 am
DSM
-
RAP
1 stop5h 51m
Delta
Sun 10/252:25 pm
RAP
-
DSM
1 stop3h 47m
Delta
Deal found 6/10$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/55:50 am
DSM
-
RAP
1 stop4h 30m
United Airlines
Sat 7/119:00 am
RAP
-
DSM
1 stop6h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$331
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/174:48 pm
DSM
-
RAP
1 stop5h 43m
American Airlines
Mon 7/204:55 pm
RAP
-
DSM
1 stop6h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/9$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/234:48 pm
DSM
-
RAP
1 stop5h 43m
American Airlines
Mon 7/274:55 pm
RAP
-
DSM
1 stop6h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/6$383
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/166:00 am
DSM
-
RAP
1 stop5h 24m
United Airlines
Mon 7/201:35 pm
RAP
-
DSM
1 stop6h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$386
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/151:35 pm
DSM
-
RAP
1 stop5h 08m
United Airlines
Wed 8/1911:22 am
RAP
-
DSM
1 stop3h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/10$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/56:00 am
DSM
-
RAP
1 stop5h 24m
United Airlines
Sun 7/121:35 pm
RAP
-
DSM
1 stop6h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7$394
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/256:15 am
DSM
-
RAP
1 stop13h 29m
Allegiant Air
Sun 9/273:34 pm
RAP
-
DSM
1 stop28h 07m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/10$401
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/116:50 pm
DSM
-
RAP
1 stop5h 26m
United Airlines
Tue 6/1611:20 am
RAP
-
DSM
1 stop3h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$414
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/55:12 am
DSM
-
RAP
1 stop5h 35m
American Airlines
Fri 7/104:55 pm
RAP
-
DSM
1 stop6h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/8$421

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to South Dakota that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to South Dakota that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Fri 10/23

10:55 am-3:46 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Rapid City

Sun 10/25

2:25 pm-7:12 pm

1 stop3h 47m

$309

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Sun 7/5

5:50 am-9:20 am

1 stop4h 30m

Rapid City

Sat 7/11

9:00 am-4:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$331

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Fri 7/17

4:48 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Rapid City

Mon 7/20

4:55 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$369

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Thu 7/23

4:48 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Rapid City

Mon 7/27

4:55 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$383

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Thu 7/16

6:00 am-10:24 am

1 stop5h 24m

Rapid City

Mon 7/20

1:35 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$386
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Sat 8/15

1:35 pm-5:43 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Rapid City

Wed 8/19

11:22 am-4:19 pm

1 stop3h 57m

$389

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Sun 7/5

6:00 am-10:24 am

1 stop5h 24m

Rapid City

Sun 7/12

1:35 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$394

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Fri 9/25

6:15 am-6:44 pm

1 stop13h 29m

Rapid City

Sun 9/27

3:34 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop28h 07m

$401
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Sat 7/11

4:48 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$269

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Sat 7/11

3:20 pm-9:08 pm

3 stops54h 48m

$347

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Dakota

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Dakota. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Dakota. Reviews last updated June 11, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to South Dakota, such as Delta and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,399 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.9
Good
8,399 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,399 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,805 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,399 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to South Dakota. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to South Dakota?

    Airlines like Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines to South Dakota in about 5h 24m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 27m. Airlines will cover a distance of 506 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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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    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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to South Dakota

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to South Dakota. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$239Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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