Summer isn't over just yet, but if you want to escape the Upper Midwest cold later this year, now is the time to start planning.

Whether you are looking for a weekend trip to a major metro area, or planning a winter beach vacation, you don't need a connecting flight to get there. Here are the 12 direct routes you can fly straight out of Joe Foss Field right now.

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Chicago, Illinois

Fly direct with either United or American Airlines to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.

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Atlanta, Georgia

Book a flight to Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport with Delta Airlines.

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Nashville, Tennessee

The Nashville International Airport offers direct flights through Allegiant Airlines.

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Phoenix, Arizona

Visit the beautiful southwest, landing at the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport via Allegiant Airlines, or landing at the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport via American Airlines.

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Denver, Colorado

Fly to the Rocky Mountains, landing at Denver International Airport via Frontier or United Airlines.

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Dallas, Texas

American Airlines offers direct flight to the Dallas Ft. Worth International Airport.

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Las Vegas, Nevada

Fly direct to Las Vegas via Allegiant Airlines, landing at Las Vegas-Harry Reid International Airport.

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Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

You can book a direct flight from Sioux Falls to Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport through Allegiant Airlines beginning December 15th.

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Orlando, Florida

Another Florida destination! Visit Disney World and see everything Orlando has to offer via Allegiant Airlines and landing at Orlando-Sanford International Airport.

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St. Petersburg, Florida

Our third Florida entry! St. Petersburg-Clearwater Airport is accepting direct flights via Allegiant Airlines.

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Punta Gorda, Florida

Our final Florida destination is found in the southwestern part of the state. You can fly into the Puta Gorda-Airport seasonally through Allegiant Airlines.

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Minneapolis, Minnesota

Sure, it's cold half the year, but at least it's close, right? At only about an hour, this is by far the closest flight on our list. Fly into the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport through Delta Airlines.

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