Great Falls to Missoula (GTF–MSO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EM8820
EM Empire
CN1
7:10 AM
MDT
7:57 AM
MDT
0h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EM7820
EM Empire
AT43
6:35 PM
MDT
7:20 PM
MDT
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Great Falls to Missoula
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 134 mi 0h 47m nonstop 6 1-stop hubs

GTF–MSO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Empire Airlines Inc. leads the route. The flight covers 134 miles in approximately 0h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GTF–MSO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EM Empire Airlines Inc. 5 CN1 0h47
Aircraft on this route
CN1 Cessna 172 – 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 MSO 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 MSO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
58
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 Missoula from Great Falls

Nearby airports with service to Missoula Montana Airport.
Metric GTF→MSO BZN→MSO
Distance from GTF 118 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 5 1
Flight time 0h 47m 1h 14m
Airports within 200 miles of GTF with service to Missoula Montana Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Great Falls, it's 6:00 PM in Missoula.
Distance & Flight Time
134 mi / 215 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 47m.

GTF–MSO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Great Falls to Missoula route.
Route details
Distance134 mi / 215 km
Flight time0h 47m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: GTF
IATA / ICAOGTF / KGTF
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation3,680 ft / 1,122 m
Destination: MSO
IATA / ICAOMSO / KMSO
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr1.0M
Elevation3,206 ft / 977 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GTF to MSO flights.
Nonstop flights from Great Falls International Airport to Missoula Montana Airport take approximately 0h 47m. The route covers 134 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Empire Airlines Inc..
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from GTF to MSO. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BZN, LAS, DEN, AZA, SLC and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MSO 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 MSO

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

GTF to MSO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GTF to MSO ranges from 0 hours 47 minutes. The route covers a distance of 134 miles (215 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 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).