How long is the flight from Helena to South Dakota?

A quick flight from Helena to South Dakota can take about 4h 57m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $339. 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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Tue 12/306:10 amHLN - FSD

1 stop5h 40mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/35:12 pmFSD - HLN

1 stop5h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$548

Wed 12/176:30 amHLN - FSD

1 stop5h 21mUnited Airlines

Fri 12/196:16 pmFSD - HLN

2 stops20h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$633

Tue 12/231:11 pmHLN - FSD

2 stops8h 57mDelta

Tue 12/301:25 pmFSD - HLN

2 stops10h 05mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$1,059

Tue 12/232:26 pmHLN - FSD

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Tue 12/308:50 amFSD - HLN

1 stop5h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,282

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Sat 1/242:27 pmHLN - FSD

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Wed 1/289:00 amFSD - HLN

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Deal found 12/14

$339

Tue 12/306:10 amHLN - FSD

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Deal found 12/14

$548

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Wed 12/176:30 amHLN - FSD

1 stop5h 21mUnited Airlines

Fri 12/196:16 pmFSD - HLN

2 stops20h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$633

Tue 12/231:11 pmHLN - FSD

2 stops8h 57mDelta

Tue 12/301:25 pmFSD - HLN

2 stops10h 05mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$1,059

Tue 12/232:26 pmHLN - FSD

1 stop25h 05mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/308:50 amFSD - HLN

1 stop5h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,282

Tue 12/306:10 amHLN - FSD

1 stop5h 40mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/35:12 pmFSD - HLN

1 stop5h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$548

Sat 1/242:27 pmHLN - FSD

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Wed 1/289:00 amFSD - HLN

1 stop5h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$339

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Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helena to South Dakota (average of $146). Flying from Helena to South Dakota in August is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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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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 4h 57m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $339. 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helena to South Dakota (average of $146). Flying from Helena to South Dakota in August is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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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