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

DEN Airport Page →
678 mi airlines charter/private 43/wk
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Flight Schedule 14 flights Verified 42m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA4697
UA United
E7W
7:40 AM
MDT
9:55 AM
MDT
2h 15m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1342
UA United
739
11:15 AM
MDT
1:19 PM
MDT
2h 4m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA705
UA United
738
11:20 AM
MDT
1:24 PM
MDT
2h 4m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4783
UA United
E75L
2:00 PM
MDT
4:20 PM
MDT
2h 20m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1092+1
UA United
7M9
7:25 PM
MDT
9:34 PM
MDT
2h 9m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1106cs
CM Copa
7M9
7:25 PM
MDT
9:34 PM
MDT
2h 9m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA8106
UA United
7:56 PM
MDT
9:34 PM
MDT
1h 38m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1026+1
UA United
7M9
6:15 AM
MDT
8:21 AM
MDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1229cs
CM Copa
7M9
6:15 AM
MDT
8:21 AM
MDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5484
UA United
E7W
10:36 AM
MDT
12:48 PM
MDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1436
UA United
738
2:26 PM
MDT
4:31 PM
MDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5821
UA United
E7W
5:20 PM
MDT
7:40 PM
MDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5632
UA United
E7W
5:20 PM
MDT
7:40 PM
MDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5607
UA United
E75L
5:20 PM
MDT
7:40 PM
MDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SLC Salt Lake City 3h 57m 2IACAF AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Missoula flights
SEA Seattle 5h 15m 8CASAY ASAYFI Seattle (SEA) to Missoula flights
PDX Portland 5h 17m ASCMF9 AS Portland (PDX) to Missoula flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 42m AFCMDL AMDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Missoula flights
SFO San Francisco 5h 54m ACAVF9 UA San Francisco (SFO) to Missoula flights
SNA Santa Ana 5h 58m ACCMF9 G4 Santa Ana (SNA) to Missoula flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 5m AAACAF AAUA Los Angeles (LAX) to Missoula flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 26m AAACAV AAASQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Missoula flights
ORD Chicago 7h 30m AAACAY AAUA Chicago (ORD) to Missoula flights
LAS Las Vegas 10h 48m ACCMF9 EJAG4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Missoula flights
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Denver to Missoula
1 carrier, 43 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 678 mi 2h 9m nonstop

DEN–MSO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 678 miles in approximately 2h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 Also: CM 36 738, 739, 7M9, E75L, E7W 1h38-2h20 74% Star Alliance CM
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – CM, UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (36 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
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
43
Outbound / wk
48
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to MSO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,111
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
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
MSO → DEN
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
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 9m gate to gate.
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 9m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights43 out / 48 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: MSO
IATA / ICAOMSO / KMSO
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
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 about 2h 9m gate to gate. The route covers 678 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DEN to MSO: United Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Salt Lake City, Seattle–Tacoma and Portland.
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 United Airlines. With 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to MSO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to MSO is about 2 hours 9 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 678 miles (1,091 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 48 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Salt Lake City, Seattle–Tacoma and Portland. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.