How long is the flight from Helena to South Dakota?

A quick flight from Helena to South Dakota can take about 5h 16m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $418. The distance from Helena to South Dakota is about 770 mi.

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 HLN to SD?

When flying from Helena 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 Helena to South Dakota?

Most people fly from Helena (HLN) if they book a flight from Helena to South Dakota. Helena is conveniently located just 2.7 mi from Helena’s city center.

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

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

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jue. 9/185:20 pmHLN - FSD

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mar. 9/239:16 amFSD - HLN

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mié. 3/115:00 pmFSD - HLN

1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$418

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jue. 9/185:20 pmHLN - FSD

1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines

mar. 9/239:16 amFSD - HLN

1 stop5h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$324

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mar. 10/215:18 pmHLN - FSD

1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$239

mar. 10/211:00 pmHLN - FSD

2 stops8h 57mDelta

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mar. 10/216:18 pmHLN - FSD

3 stops51h 39mMultiple Airlines

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mié. 3/11

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Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helena to South Dakota (average of $334). Flying from Helena 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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7.4

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8,924 reviews

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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!

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8,924 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,924 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!

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Helena to South Dakota?
Most people fly from Helena (HLN) if they book a flight from Helena to South Dakota. Helena is conveniently located just 2.7 mi from Helena’s city center.
How long is the flight from Helena to South Dakota?
A quick flight from Helena to South Dakota can take about 5h 16m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $418. The distance from Helena to South Dakota is about 770 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Helena to South Dakota that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Helena to South Dakota flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Helena to South Dakota?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Helena to South Dakota.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Helena to South Dakota?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Helena 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 Helena to South Dakota?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helena to South Dakota (average of $334). Flying from Helena 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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