Los Angeles to Missoula (LAX–MSO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA6270
AA American
E75
12:31 PM
PDT
4:14 PM
MDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4765
UA United
E7W
7:00 PM
PDT T7
10:36 PM
MDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6270
AA American
E75
4:44 PM
MDT
6:40 PM
PDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Los Angeles to Missoula
2 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 924 mi 2h 36m nonstop +1h ahead 23 1-stop hubs

LAX–MSO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 924 miles in approximately 2h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–MSO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 7 E75 2h43 82% Oneworld
UA United Airlines 5 E7W 2h36 82% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 58%)
Star Alliance: UA (5 flights/wk, 42%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to MSO direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to MSO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
956
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 Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Missoula Montana Airport.
Metric LAX→MSO SNA→MSO
Distance from LAX 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3
Weekly flights 12 2
Flight time 2h 36m 2h 28m
Departure OTP 82%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Missoula Montana Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Missoula is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · MSO: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 7:00 PM in Missoula.
Distance & Flight Time
924 mi / 1,488 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 36m to 2h 43m.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

LAX–MSO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Missoula route.
Route details
Distance924 mi / 1,488 km
Flight time2h 36m to 2h 43m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights12 out / 7 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: MSO
IATA / ICAOMSO / KMSO
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr1.0M
Elevation3,206 ft / 977 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to MSO flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Missoula Montana Airport take approximately 2h 36m to 2h 43m. The route covers 924 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from LAX to MSO. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, PVU, SJC, BZN, SNA, PSC, SAT, DAL, ELP, MDW, CMH, BOS, JFK, MIA, SEA, SLC, PDX, LAS, SFO, MSP, DEN, DFW and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Missoula is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from MSO to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 LAX to MSO

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to MSO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to MSO ranges from 2 hours 36 minutes to 2 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 924 miles (1,488 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA).