How long is the flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to South Dakota?

Departing from Lincoln, Nebraska to South Dakota will take you 5h 34m. Lincoln, Nebraska and South Dakota are separated by a distance of 389 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 LNK to SD?

When flying from Lincoln, Nebraska 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 Lincoln to South Dakota?

Located just 4.0 mi from the city center, Lincoln (LNK) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to South Dakota from Lincoln.

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

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Fri 11/146:06 amLNK - RAP

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Wed 11/266:00 amLNK - RAP

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Fri 11/146:06 amLNK - RAP

1 stop4h 09mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/167:10 amRAP - LNK

1 stop4h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/10

$554

Wed 11/266:00 amLNK - RAP

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Sun 11/309:25 pmRAP - LNK

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Tue 12/91:45 pmLNK - RAP

1 stop4h 25mUnited Airlines

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$221

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to South Dakota (average of $147). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to South Dakota in June is currently the most expensive (average of $392). 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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2.0

Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

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Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Lincoln to South Dakota?
Located just 4.0 mi from the city center, Lincoln (LNK) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to South Dakota from Lincoln.
How long is the flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to South Dakota?
Departing from Lincoln, Nebraska to South Dakota will take you 5h 34m. Lincoln, Nebraska and South Dakota are separated by a distance of 389 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Lincoln to South Dakota that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Lincoln to South Dakota flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Lincoln to South Dakota?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Lincoln to South Dakota.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Lincoln to South Dakota?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lincoln 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 Lincoln, Nebraska to South Dakota?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to South Dakota (average of $147). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to South Dakota in June is currently the most expensive (average of $392). 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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