Airport Hotels
Whether you need a same-night room after a late arrival or want to minimize your door-to-gate time on an early morning flight, FSD has options: 1 on-site hotel connected to the terminal and 3 nearby properties with free 24-hour shuttles. Rates shown are typical starting points — prices change by date and demand.
Yes — AeroStay Hotel is directly connected to FSD without requiring an outdoor transfer or shuttle.
| Hotel | Rate | Note | Shuttle |
|---|---|---|---|
| AeroStay Hotel | from $137/night | 76-room hotel physically connected to the Costello Terminal — the only hotel attached directly to the airport; day rooms available for short layovers | ✓ |
The following properties are within 4.2 miles of FSD and operate complimentary airport shuttles. Call from baggage claim and the van is typically there within 10–15 minutes.
| Hotel | Rate | Distance | Shuttle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Inn & Suites Sioux Falls – Airport (An IHG Hotel) | from $116/night | 1.2 mi | ✓ |
| Days Inn by Wyndham Sioux Falls Airport | from $58/night | 2 mi | — |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites Sioux Falls Airport | from $110/night | 4.2 mi | ✓ |
Rates are typical starting points and change by date. A ✓ means a complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle — call the hotel from baggage claim before you head outside.
Rideshare: $18–$23 Uber/Lyft to downtown Sioux Falls (about 3 miles) or nearby hotels; FSD adds a $2 pickup and $2 drop-off fee on top of the metered fare. Uber and Lyft pick up at the designated rideshare zone on the arrivals/lower level — follow the in-app pin rather than the street signs, as pickup spots at FSD are managed through the apps.
Hotel shuttles: AeroStay guests just walk the connected indoor corridor from the terminal — no shuttle needed. Holiday Inn & Suites and Fairfield Inn & Suites run complimentary shuttles (call ahead to confirm pickup); Days Inn's shuttle is only free if you book its Park & Fly package, otherwise it charges roughly $10 per room for a ride.
Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) is approximately 3 miles from Downtown Sioux Falls. That translates to roughly 10–20 minutes by car or rideshare, depending on traffic. If you have an early morning flight and want to cut your commute to near-zero, an airport-area hotel with a free shuttle beats the drive in most situations — especially when you factor in parking costs.
For more on ground transport options between FSD and Downtown Sioux Falls, including taxis, transit, and the cell-phone waiting lot, see the full FSD getting-around guide.
Airport hotels near FSD fill fastest around major holidays, long weekends, and large local events — rates can jump 40–80% in the days before high-demand dates. As a general rule, 2–4 weeks in advance gives you a solid range of options at reasonable prices. For summer travel (June through August) and the Thanksgiving/Christmas window, booking 6–8 weeks out is worth the extra planning.
For same-night stays — the kind you need after a diverted or badly delayed flight — airport hotels are typically the fastest to book and closest to the exit. Having the hotel app downloaded before you travel means you can secure a room before you even reach baggage claim. Rates for same-night walk-in bookings are almost always higher than advance reservations.
Midweek nights (Tuesday and Wednesday) at airport hotels near FSD are reliably cheaper than weekend nights — if your itinerary is flexible, shifting an overnight stay by a day or two can save $30–$70 per night.
Yes — AeroStay Hotel is connected to FSD without requiring an outdoor transfer.
Holiday Inn & Suites Sioux Falls – Airport (An IHG Hotel) and Fairfield Inn & Suites Sioux Falls Airport both offer a complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle — call from baggage claim and the van is typically there within 10–15 minutes.
$18–$23 Uber/Lyft to downtown Sioux Falls (about 3 miles) or nearby hotels; FSD adds a $2 pickup and $2 drop-off fee on top of the metered fare. AeroStay guests just walk the connected indoor corridor from the terminal — no shuttle needed. Holiday Inn & Suites and Fairfield Inn & Suites run complimentary shuttles (call ahead to confirm pickup); Days Inn's shuttle is only free if you book its Park & Fly package, otherwise it charges roughly $10 per room for a ride.
Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) is about 3 miles from Downtown Sioux Falls. Driving typically takes 20–45 minutes depending on traffic; rideshare is the most flexible option for short trips downtown.
Airport hotels near FSD book fast around holidays and major events — aim to reserve at least 2–4 weeks in advance for the best rates. For the same-night stays that often follow a delayed or diverted flight, rates spike; having a few options bookmarked in advance helps.
Plan your hotel night around your flight
Use the Leave-By calculator to find the exact time you need to leave the hotel — folding in the FSD security wait, your shuttle time, and a buffer to your gate.
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