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Flights to South Dakota in 2025

Find the latest flights to South Dakota in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 4 July 2025.

One-way from

£2,202

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£886
Delta
  • Delta
  • 11/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 43m total
  • London to South Dakota
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£45 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in July 2025

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Thu 27/1111:10LHR - RAP
2 stops30h 24mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/1215:18RAP - LHR
1 stop11h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/7£719
Wed 17/913:05LHR - RAP
2 stops40h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 20/916:24RAP - LHR
2 stops54h 56mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/7£752
Wed 17/909:15LHR - RAP
1 stop33h 07mFinnair
Sat 20/917:00RAP - LHR
1 stop30h 25mFinnair
Deal found 3/7£768
Fri 19/918:00LHR - RAP
2 stops24h 32mLufthansa
Thu 30/1013:30RAP - LHR
1 stop34h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 2/7£775
Sun 17/806:15LHR - RAP
3 stops40h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/820:30RAP - LHR
3 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7£795
Thu 18/907:45LCY - ABR
2 stops43h 46mDelta
Mon 22/914:50ABR - LCY
2 stops19h 50mDelta
Deal found 2/7£818
Sun 24/819:05LCY - RAP
2 stops34h 27mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 4/916:25RAP - LCY
2 stops17h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/7£829
Wed 17/907:45LCY - RAP
2 stops21h 45mKLM
Sat 20/916:24RAP - LCY
2 stops34h 06mKLM
Deal found 3/7£845
Sun 17/808:20LHR - RAP
1 stop14h 51mIberia
Sun 24/818:12RAP - LHR
1 stop30h 08mIberia
Deal found 3/7£865
Sun 17/819:20LHR - RAP
2 stops29h 22mBritish Airways
Sun 24/812:10RAP - LHR
1 stop15h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/7£880
Sun 17/809:00LHR - RAP
2 stops20h 31mDelta
Sun 24/816:25RAP - LHR
1 stop13h 45mDelta
Deal found 3/7£887
Sat 23/808:20LHR - RAP
1 stop15h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 24/816:41RAP - LHR
1 stop13h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/7£911

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonRapid City

LHR - RAP

LHRRAP

London Heathrow

Thu 27/11

11:10-10:34

2 stops30h 24m

Rapid City

Mon 1/12

15:18-09:40

1 stop11h 22m

£719

LondonRapid City

LHR - RAP

LHRRAP

London Heathrow

Wed 17/9

13:05-22:30

2 stops40h 25m

Rapid City

Sat 20/9

16:24-06:20

2 stops54h 56m

£752

LondonRapid City

LHR - RAP

LHRRAP

London Heathrow

Wed 17/9

09:15-11:22

1 stop33h 07m

Rapid City

Sat 20/9

17:00-06:25

1 stop30h 25m

£768

LondonRapid City

LHR - RAP

LHRRAP

London Heathrow

Fri 19/9

18:00-11:32

2 stops24h 32m

Rapid City

Thu 30/10

13:30-05:55

1 stop34h 25m

£775

LondonRapid City

LHR - RAP

LHRRAP

London Heathrow

Sun 17/8

06:15-16:09

3 stops40h 54m

Rapid City

Sun 24/8

20:30-11:55

3 stops32h 25m

£795

LondonAberdeen

LCY - ABR

LCYABR

London City

Thu 18/9

07:45-21:31

2 stops43h 46m

Aberdeen

Mon 22/9

14:50-16:40

2 stops19h 50m

£818

LondonRapid City

LCY - RAP

LCYRAP

London City

Sun 24/8

19:05-22:32

2 stops34h 27m

Rapid City

Thu 4/9

16:25-16:40

2 stops17h 15m

£829

LondonRapid City

LCY - RAP

LCYRAP

London City

Wed 17/9

07:45-22:30

2 stops21h 45m

Rapid City

Sat 20/9

16:24-09:30

2 stops34h 06m

£845

LondonRapid City

LHR - RAP

LHRRAP

London Heathrow

Sun 17/8

08:20-16:11

1 stop14h 51m

Rapid City

Sun 24/8

18:12-07:20

1 stop30h 08m

£865

LondonRapid City

LHR - RAP

LHRRAP

London Heathrow

Sun 17/8

19:20-17:42

2 stops29h 22m

Rapid City

Sun 24/8

12:10-10:50

1 stop15h 40m

£880

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Everything you need to know about your flight to South Dakota

How long is the flight to South Dakota?

On average, a flight from London to South Dakota takes 17 hours 7 minutes. Flights to South Dakota from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Dakota?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to South Dakota are Virgin Atlantic, Finnair and KLM.

Rainfall in South Dakota by month

Plan your trip to South Dakota by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Dakota ranges from 15.0 - 99.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 99.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit South Dakota when rainfall is around 15.0 mm.

Temperature in South Dakota by month

Plan your trip to South Dakota by taking into account the average temperature totals 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 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -9.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in South Dakota?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to South Dakota in the last few years. This data was updated on 4 July 2025.
The most popular places in South Dakota to fly to are Rapid City, Sioux Falls and Aberdeen.

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 4 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM, andFinnair to the United States to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

FAQs about flying to South Dakota

South Dakota climate

As a Great Plains state, South Dakota has an interior continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. Summer temperatures can reach the high-20s (Celsius) and winter can be well below zero. Sioux Falls averages 104cm (41 inches) of snowfall annually, but there is less snow further north, and the northwest can get less than one foot of snow.On the northern fringe of tornado alley, South Dakota’s twisters are mostly in the eastern part of the state, sometimes in the central region, and rarely in the western part of the state. Spring is the peak tornado season.

Getting around South Dakota

You will need a car to get around South Dakota, or, if you are going to the more popular destinations, consider joining a tour group. There is limited bus service in the state, and the historic trains just run short routes. Driving is also your best bet even in Sioux Falls, and parking is plentiful.

Hiking, biking, and horseback riding are other ways of getting around, along with boating on the Missouri River, and motorcycles.

What is good to know if travelling to South Dakota?

  • The Black Hills are home to Mount Rushmore, which features the faces of four American presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Walk through the Avenue of Flags, 56 flags, representing the 50 states, one district, three territories and two commonwealths. The National Presidential Wax Museum has waxworks of every president from the signatories of the Declaration of Independence to JFK and George W. Bush’s visit to Ground Zero in New York in 2001.
  • South Dakota is the home of the Dakota, Lakota and Nakota tribes, who make up the Sioux Nation. The Journey Museum in Rapid City tells the story of the Great Plains from the perspective of the Lakota tribe as well as the pioneers who settled there.
  • The South Dakota Art Museum in Brookings exhibits paintings celebrating the pioneer roots of the state as well as 19th- and 20th-century America Indian art.
  • Sue, the Tyrannosaurus rex, who resides at Field Museum in Chicago is the “largest, most complete and best preserved Tyrannosaurus rex”, was unearthed in South Dakota. The Badlands National Park has some of the world’s richest fossil beds.
  • Follow the Lewis and Clark trail. Two centuries ago, President Thomas Jefferson sent a crew, headed by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, to map the American West. On the trail today is a monument to Sacagawea, the only woman to accompany the Corps of Discovery and Native American Scenic Byway among many others.
  • See the face of the legendary Lakota leader, Crazy Horse, gaze out across the Black Hills. Nine storeys high, the sculpture was started in 1939 by Korczak Ziolkowski and still continues, the work now done by his family. When finished, it will be the world’s largest mountain sculpture – 195 metres (641 feet) long and 171 metres (563 feet) high.
  • When is the best time to fly to South Dakota?

    Peak Season:Summer is the peak season for visiting. This is when most visitors step off their flights to South Dakota. The attractions and outdoor activities are in full swing; visitors flock to the Badlands and to the Black Hills with Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial. Summer is also busy with Native American powwows, historical celebrations, volksmarches, and rodeos. The fishing season lasts year-round, with some exceptions. Off Season:If you want to see the attractions but not the crowds, try the spring and autumn. However, off-season traffic is on the rise, so make reservations in advance. The winters are generally too harsh for most of the outdoor attractions and activities.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to South Dakota if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to South Dakota on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to South Dakota?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Virgin Atlantic is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Dakota.

  • Where does the fastest flight to South Dakota depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to South Dakota, London offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 42 minutes).

  • Does Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field?

    Yes. Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Aerostay Hotel is the closest property to Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field (0.0 mi away from Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field).

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