Flying from Chicago to Joe Foss Field (FSD): what you need to know
Your next great adventure starts at one of Chicago's main airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Explore the options for booking a flight from Chicago to Joe Foss Field (FSD) setting off from either of these.
Take a direct flight from Chicago to Joe Foss Field and you'll be in the air for around 1 hour 46 minutes.
Sioux Falls (where Joe Foss Field is located) and Chicago share the UTC-5 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
With 68 direct weekly flights between the two airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Joe Foss Field (FSD) is the busiest route. American Airlines operates the earliest flight at 08:00. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight from ORD to FSD is with American Airlines at 20:50.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Chicago to FSD. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during busy periods like August, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You can jump on a direct flight from Chicago to Joe Foss Field Airport (FSD) out of O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
You can get away on a direct flight from Chicago to Joe Foss Field Airport with American Airlines. This top airline operates departures from ORD.
From central Chicago, ORD is around 40 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
In search of a convenient hotel close to O'Hare International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Chicago to Joe Foss Field Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Searching for other options for a direct flight from Chicago to Joe Foss Field (FSD)? Check out the fares flying out of Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Take a direct flight from Chicago to FSD with United. This is one of the main airlines that operates this route out of MDW.
MDW is about 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It takes 21 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 46 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Chicago to FSD, unwind in one of these hotels close to Chicago Midway International Airport:
About Joe Foss Field Airport (FSD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Chicago to Joe Foss Field Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FSD instead:
Getting from Joe Foss Field Airport (FSD) to central Sioux Falls
Joe Foss Field Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Sioux Falls. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 8 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour and 33 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Joe Foss Field Airport (FSD)
For a one-way ticket from Chicago to Joe Foss Field Airport, $125 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip from just $242. These are currently the lowest fares and may vary depending on availability.
Book 1 month before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure flight tickets from Chicago to FSD.
The cheapest month for tickets from Chicago to Joe Foss Field Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your departure dates.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Joe Foss Field Airport (FSD)
October is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Chicago to Joe Foss Field Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Sioux Falls, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Chicago to FSD for July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Sioux Falls to range from 14ºC to 31ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -17ºC and 0ºC. Look for cheap flights from Chicago to Joe Foss Field Airport sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Sioux Falls
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Sioux Falls right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Chicago to Joe Foss Field Airport:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Sioux Falls is to check out its most popular attractions. Some highlights include Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum of Natural History, Old Courthouse Museum and Washington Pavilion Science Centre.
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