Des Moines to Missoula (DSM–MSO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,074 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 5d ago
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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 9 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 9m ACF9UA → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Missoula flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 3m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Missoula flights
ORD Chicago 6h 17m AAACAS → AAUA Chicago (ORD) to Missoula flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 39m AAASAY → AAASQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Missoula flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 12m EJAG4WN → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Missoula flights
PDX Portland 23h 12m G4 → AS Portland (PDX) to Missoula flights
LAX Los Angeles 23h 24m AA → AAUA Los Angeles (LAX) to Missoula flights
AZA Mesa 24h 18m G4 → G4 Mesa (AZA) to Missoula flights
SNA Santa Ana ~7h 36m G4 → G4 Santa Ana (SNA) to Missoula flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Missoula
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,074 mi 2h 17m nonstop -1h behind

DSM–MSO had nonstop service from Global Crossing Airlines Inc., last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,074 miles in 2h 17m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DSM–MSO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G6 Global Crossing Airlines Inc. 1 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G6 (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to MSO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
DEN ~5h 9m MSP ~6h 3m ORD ~6h 17m DFW ~6h 39m SNA ~7h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
282
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DSM → MSO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
MSO → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Missoula from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Missoula Montana Airport.
Metric DSM→MSO OMA→MSO
Distance from DSM – 117 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 2h 17m 2h 29m
Departure OTP 100% –
Omaha (OMA) to Missoula flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Missoula Montana Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Missoula is 1 hour behind Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · MSO: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 5:00 PM in Missoula.
Distance & Flight Time
1,074 mi / 1,729 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 17m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–MSO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Missoula route.
Route details
Distance1,074 mi / 1,729 km
Flight time2h 17m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: MSO
Full nameMissoula Montana Airport
IATA / ICAOMSO / KMSO
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr1.0M
Elevation3,206 ft / 977 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to MSO flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Missoula Montana Airport take about 2h 17m gate to gate. The route covers 1,074 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DSM to MSO: Global Crossing Airlines Inc.. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 17m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare.
Missoula is 1 hour behind Des Moines.
Nearby alternatives include OMA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 DSM to MSO

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) had nonstop service from Global Crossing Airlines Inc., last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DSM to MSO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to MSO is about 2 hours 17 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,074 miles (1,729 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).