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

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AA6270
AA American
E75L
12:31 PM
PDT T4
4:14 PM
MDT
2h 43m
46%
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UA4765
UA United
E7W
6:51 PM
PDT T8
10:21 PM
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2h 30m
34%
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UA5370
UA United
E7W
8:20 PM
PDT T7
11:56 PM
MDT
2h 36m
34%
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UA4741
UA United
E7W
7:15 AM
MDT
9:17 AM
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3h 2m
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UA5996
UA United
E75L
7:15 AM
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AA6270
AA American
E75L
4:44 PM
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2h 56m
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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 10 hubs
SLC Salt Lake City 4h 11m ACAMAV → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Missoula flights
SFO San Francisco 4h 37m AAAFAM → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Missoula flights
PDX Portland 4h 39m AAAMAS → AS Portland (PDX) to Missoula flights
SNA Santa Ana 5h AADLEJM → G4 Santa Ana (SNA) to Missoula flights
SEA Seattle 5h 5m AAAFAM → ASAYFI Seattle (SEA) to Missoula flights
DEN Denver 5h 23m AAACAF → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Missoula flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 12m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Missoula flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 40m 5YAAAM → AAASQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Missoula flights
ORD Chicago 9h 32m AAACAY → AAUA Chicago (ORD) to Missoula flights
LAS Las Vegas 9h 37m AAACAF → EJAG4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Missoula flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Los Angeles to Missoula
2 carriers, 19 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 924 mi 2h 36m nonstop +1h ahead

LAX–MSO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 924 miles in approximately 2h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–MSO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 12 E7W 2h30-2h36 74% Star Alliance –
AA American Airlines 7 E75L 2h43 74% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (12 flights/wk, 63%)
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 37%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to MSO direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to MSO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
SLC ~4h 11m SFO ~4h 37m PDX ~4h 39m BZN ~4h 48m SNA ~5h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
978
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
LAX → MSO
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
MSO → LAX
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →
Alternatives

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 19 2
Flight time 2h 36m 2h 28m
Departure OTP 74% –
Santa Ana (SNA) to Missoula flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Missoula Montana Airport.
Know before you go

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 gate to gate.
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.

Facts

LAX–MSO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Missoula route.
Route details
Distance924 mi / 1,488 km
Flight time2h 36m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights19 out / 22 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 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 LAX to MSO flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Missoula Montana Airport take about 2h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 924 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from LAX to MSO: United Airlines and American Airlines.
This route has 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, San Francisco and Portland.
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.
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 LAX to MSO

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and American Airlines. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LAX to MSO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to MSO is about 2 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 924 miles (1,488 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 41 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Salt Lake City, San Francisco and Portland. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA).