Denver to Missoula (DEN–MSO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA2357
UA United
738
11:22 AM
MDT
1:33 PM
MDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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UA5228
UA United
E75L
1:45 PM
MDT
4:08 PM
MDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
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UA4667
UA United
E7W
1:45 PM
MDT
4:06 PM
MDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
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CM1106
CM Copa
B39M
7:45 PM
MDT
9:57 PM
MDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1092
UA United
7M9
7:45 PM
MDT
9:57 PM
MDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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UA1026
UA United
7M9
6:15 AM
MDT
8:28 AM
MDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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CM1229
CM Copa
B39M
6:15 AM
MDT
8:28 AM
MDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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UA5196
UA United
7:56 AM
MDT
10:30 AM
MDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
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UA1436
UA United
738
2:35 PM
MDT
4:43 PM
MDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
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UA4700
UA United
E75L
5:16 PM
MDT
7:35 PM
MDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
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Denver to Missoula
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 678 mi 2h 11m nonstop 14 1-stop hubs

DEN–MSO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 678 miles in approximately 2h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–MSO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 28 738, 7M9, E75L, E7W 2h11-2h23 77% Star Alliance
CM Copa Airlines 7 B39M 2h12 77% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
B39MCM
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM + UA (35 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to MSO direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
29
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to MSO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
811
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DEN → MSO
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Return
MSO → DEN
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Missoula is 0 hours the same as Denver.
DEN: MDT · MSO: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 6:00 PM in Missoula.
Distance & Flight Time
678 mi / 1,091 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 11m to 2h 23m.
Getting to DEN

RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.

DEN–MSO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Missoula route.
Route details
Distance678 mi / 1,091 km
Flight time2h 11m to 2h 23m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 29 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: MSO
IATA / ICAOMSO / KMSO
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr1.0M
Elevation3,206 ft / 977 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to MSO flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Missoula Montana Airport take approximately 2h 11m to 2h 23m. The route covers 678 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Copa Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from DEN to MSO. The return direction has about 29 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSC, ELP, CMH, JFK, BZN, MSP, DFW, GTF, SLC, SEA, LAS, SFO, PDX and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MSO to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DEN to MSO

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to MSO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to MSO ranges from 2 hours 11 minutes to 2 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 678 miles (1,091 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 64 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PSC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.