What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to SD?

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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?

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Mon 3/35:55 pmDSM - RAP

1 stop5h 46mDelta

Sun 3/94:16 pmRAP - DSM

1 stop4h 04mDelta

Deal found 2/3

$249

Mon 10/65:03 pmDSM - RAP

1 stop4h 30mUnited Airlines

Sat 10/117:05 amRAP - DSM

1 stop4h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/4

$268

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Mon 3/35:55 pmDSM - RAP

1 stop5h 46mDelta

Sun 3/94:16 pmRAP - DSM

1 stop4h 04mDelta

Deal found 2/3

$249

Sat 5/246:50 pmDSM - RAP

2 stops15h 14mUnited Airlines

Thu 5/291:38 pmRAP - DSM

1 stop6h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/4

$448

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Sat 2/85:45 amDSM - RAP

1 stop6h 14mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/106:10 pmRAP - DSM

1 stop4h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/4

$419

Mon 3/35:55 pmDSM - RAP

1 stop5h 46mDelta

Sun 3/94:16 pmRAP - DSM

1 stop4h 04mDelta

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$249

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DSM - RAP

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Mon 3/3

5:55 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Rapid City

Sun 3/9

4:16 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop4h 04m

$249

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DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Sat 5/24

6:50 pm-9:04 am

2 stops15h 14m

Rapid City

Thu 5/29

1:38 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$448

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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.

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

8,406 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,406 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,406 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,885 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,406 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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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

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Delta	Cheapest$248	Average$378	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$258	Average$506	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to South Dakota

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