Why go
- Capital city of South Dakota, United States.
- Served by Pierre Regional Airport (PIR).
History
Pierre is the capital city of the U.S. state of South Dakota and the county seat of Hughes County. As of the 2020 census, its population was 14,091. Pierre is the eleventh-most populous city of South Dakota, and the second-least populous U.S. state capital.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Frontier Airlines F9 (BE1) · 3 routes: Denver*, Huron*, Watertown*
- Great Lakes Airlines ZK (BE1) · 3 routes: Denver, Huron, Watertown
- United Airlines UA (BE1) · 2 routes: Denver*, Huron*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Pierre Regional Airport (PIR); 10 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PIR has direct flights to 3 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Denver, Huron, Watertown).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Pierre, South Dakota. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.