$215 Cheap flight deals from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Rapid City (RAP)

What You Should Know About Flights From Sioux Falls

The only airport operating flights from Sioux Falls is the Sioux Falls Regional Airport. Located off Aviation Avenue on Joe Foss Field, the airport is about five miles from the downtown area. The airport is a small hub with five carriers operating from its terminals: Delta, Frontier, Allegiant, American Airlines and American Eagle. The airport sits on a field that is named after a great Sioux Falls native, Joe Foss, who was an accomplished general in the U.S. Air Force, as well as a Senator and governor for the state of South Dakota. Tens of thousands of flights (39,000 in May 2012 alone) fly out of the airport each month. Book your flight from Sioux Falls with Orbitz.com.

Parking at the Airport

There are many parking spaces available in both the long-term and short-term parking areas. The short-term lot is located opposite the airport terminal. Expect to pay a dollar for each hour your car stays in the lot, up to $9 per day. There are no weekly rates for short-term parking. Long-term parking consists of two lots adjacent to the short-term lots. They have the same hourly rate up to a $7 limit per day. The long-term lot has a weekly rate of $35.

Getting to the Airport

If you don't want to handle parking, then a taxi or shuttle may help. People staying in Sioux Falls hotels can find free shuttle services. Otherwise, the only low-cost choice is the taxi. Expect to pay between $15 and $20 for a ride to the airport from the downtown area and from a five-mile radius around the airport. Take the cheap option and book a hotel with an airport shuttle on Orbitz.com.

Grabbing Breakfast Before the Flight

Whether your flight is a quick domestic hop or one with an international connection, you may need a bite to eat before boarding. The Sioux Falls Regional Airport offers a few options to ensure that you are fed. Touch N Go Café is a great place to grab coffee and a quick breakfast, while the Sioux Falls Regional Airport Restaurant offers everything from coffee to pizza. Book a low fare on Orbitz.com to save money on flights from Sioux Falls, and you'll have plenty left over for meals.

Airports in Rapid City, SD

Rapid City Regional Airport is located at 4550 Terminal Road, Rapid City, SD 57703. Cheap flights to Rapid City can be found on Orbitz.com, and deals on air tickets will make it easier for you to plan your vacation. This airport is serviced by Allegiant Air, American Airlines, and others.

Transportation From Rapid City Regional Airport

Parking at the airport is free for short-term visitors who stay under 20 minutes. The daily maximum cost is $9, which is perfect since every 20 minutes costs $1.25. Long-term parking is $2.00 for 60 minutes, and the daily max is $8, with a cap of $40 for a week. You can purchase a rental car from companies like AVIS or Enterprise at the airport, and the Airport Express Shuttle service will pick you up or drop you off at any place in the Rapid City/Black Hills region.

Weather in Rapid City

Temperatures vary considerably in Rapid City, and depending on when you go, you'll want to bring appropriate attire. The minimum temperatures can drop as low as 11º F, and maximum temperatures can be as high as 85.5º F on average.

Rapid City's Major Attractions

There are many things to do in Rapid City, from heading over to Storybook Island for a fantasy world that is ideal for children to going to the Reptile Garden to see exotic snakes and amphibians. No matter what you choose to do, you can book flights to Rapid City, as well as coordinate your tickets for events, on Orbitz.com.