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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Yankton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Yankton

With a population of 14,454, Yankton is a must-see destination in South Dakota, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Yankton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Yankton

Yankton in February
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Yankton in February
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Yankton in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8.6 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Yankton, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Yankton

Plane

Although Yankton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field (FSD), which is located 59 miles from Yankton. Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field is the most popular, with regular flights from Copa Airlines, Frontier, Lufthansa and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Yankton departs from Nashville and takes around 2h 08m.

Car

Another option to get to Yankton is to pick up a car rental from Omaha, which is about 134 miles from Yankton. You’ll find branches of Payless and Turo, among others, in Omaha.

Plane

Although Yankton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field (FSD), which is located 59 miles from Yankton. Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field is the most popular, with regular flights from Copa Airlines, Frontier, Lufthansa and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Yankton departs from Nashville and takes around 2h 08m.

Car

Another option to get to Yankton is to pick up a car rental from Omaha, which is about 134 miles from Yankton. You’ll find branches of Payless and Turo, among others, in Omaha.

Airports near Yankton

FSDSioux Falls Joe Foss Field
SUXSioux City Sioux Gateway
ONLO'Neill

Airlines serving Yankton

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,415 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,165 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (643 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (734 reviews)
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Where to stay in Yankton

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn Yankton Sd and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Yankton.

Where to stay in popular areas of Yankton

Most booked hotels in Yankton

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Lewis & Clark Resort
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 221 reviews)
$113+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Yankton
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 127 reviews)
$153+
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Comfort Inn Yankton Sd
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 445 reviews)
$114+
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Best Western Kelly Inn
2 stars
Good (7.3, 293 reviews)
$115+
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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (6.7, 422 reviews)
$85+
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Renting a car in Yankton

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Yankton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Yankton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

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