Great Falls to Kalispell (GTF–FCA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EM8783
EM Empire
AT4
7:30 AM
MDT
8:19 AM
MDT
0h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EM7826
EM Empire
AT43
6:25 PM
MDT
7:12 PM
MDT
0h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Great Falls to Kalispell
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 145 mi 0h 49m nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

GTF–FCA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Empire Airlines Inc. leads the route. The flight covers 145 miles in approximately 0h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GTF–FCA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EM Empire Airlines Inc. 5 AT4 0h49
Aircraft on this route
AT4 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-300 – EM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EM (5 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, GTF to FCA direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GTF to FCA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
65
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.

Other ways to reach Kalispell from Great Falls

Nearby airports with service to Glacier Park International Airport.
Metric GTF→FCA BZN→FCA
Distance from GTF 118 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 5
Flight time 0h 49m 0h 56m
Airports within 200 miles of GTF with service to Glacier Park International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kalispell is 0 hours the same as Great Falls.
GTF: MDT · FCA: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Great Falls, it's 6:00 PM in Kalispell.
Distance & Flight Time
145 mi / 234 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 49m.

GTF–FCA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Great Falls to Kalispell route.
Route details
Distance145 mi / 234 km
Flight time0h 49m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: GTF
IATA / ICAOGTF / KGTF
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation3,680 ft / 1,122 m
Destination: FCA
IATA / ICAOFCA / KGPI
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation2,977 ft / 907 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GTF to FCA flights.
Nonstop flights from Great Falls International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport take approximately 0h 49m. The route covers 145 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Empire Airlines Inc..
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from GTF to FCA. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BZN, BOI, LAS, AZA, SLC, DEN and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FCA to GTF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BZN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GTF to FCA

Great Falls International Airport (GTF) and Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) are connected by nonstop service from Empire Airlines Inc.. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GTF to FCA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GTF to FCA ranges from 0 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 145 miles (234 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BZN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bozeman (BZN).