The days of air travelers in one South Dakota city having to drive hours out of their way to catch a flight to Denver are about to end.

This summer, United Airlines is adding service from Pierre Regional Airport to Denver International (DIA). The flights will be operated by SkyWest.

Beginning August 1, SkyWest will launch a schedule that will include 12 flights per week between South Dakota's capital city and Colorado's capital city.

Planes will take off from Pierre every morning at 8:20 with additional afternoon flights

Flights arrive from Denver seven days a week with additional flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Pierre - Denver Flight Schedule
Pierre Regional Airport
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One way fares start at $198 per person.

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