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Cheap Flights to Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is the largest city in the state and is known for its location on the Big Sioux River. Sioux Falls is also known for its majestic waterfalls, large public parks and many opportunities for outdoor water sports. Located near Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD), the South Dakota Sioux Falls shopping center and the Sioux Falls Bike Trail offer both indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities for visitors.

Sioux Falls Regional Airport
The property of Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) used to be a U.S. Air Force base and became a commercial airport after the conclusion of World War II. The airport has one terminal and three runways for commercial planes offering flights to Sioux Falls. There is also a helipad on the property. In 2015, updates to the passenger terminal included people-moving escalators, an expanded parking garage, more restaurants and an expanded business lounge. Carriers offering flights to Sioux Falls Regional Airport include Allegiant Air, American Eagle, Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and United Express. Once you arrive at the airport, you can rent a car to get around town or hire a taxi to take you to your hotel. A taxi ride to the center of Sioux Falls costs about $20.

Attractions in Sioux Falls
Falls Park is a popular attraction in Sioux Falls. In addition to the waterfalls, it also hosts picnicking facilities, playgrounds, trails and sports fields. Another well-known park is the Yankton Trail, which has a 16-mile paved path for biking, hiking and jogging. This trail encircles the entire city and offers views of the Big Sioux River. The Sioux Empire Arts Council Horse Barn Gallery offers exhibits of the visual arts and often hosts performances of local music, chorale and theater groups. Visitors to Sioux Falls usually stay in hotels in the downtown area within walking distance of restaurants, cafes and Augustana University.

Travel Tips for Visiting Sioux Falls

The annual Sioux Empire Spectacular takes place every July and draws in high school and collegiate drum corps from around the state and region. Another popular annual event is the summertime Sculpture Walk in Downtown Sioux Falls. This event includes guided tours of the public art installations throughout the downtown area of the city. Party in the Park and the Sioux Falls Jazz Fest also take place during the summer months of the year and are the city's most popular forms of outdoor entertainment. Local bands come to play their original songs and to be cheered on by visitors and residents alike. Leisure travelers may want to attend a film screening at the Wells Fargo Cinedome where a different film is showcased each week.

Visitors who want to go out to eat will spend an average of $100 on a dinner for two at a decent restaurant. Wild game, beef and bison are all commonly served as meals in Sioux Falls. The average July high temperature is 84 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average January daytime high temperature is about 26 degrees.