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

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UA5841
UA United
E75L
6:49 PM
PDT T8
10:30 PM
MDT
2h 41m
49%
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UA5996
UA United
E75L
7:00 AM
MDT
8:57 AM
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2h 57m
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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
SFO San Francisco 4h 17m AAAFAM → LXJUA San Francisco (SFO) to Missoula flights
LAS Las Vegas 4h 20m AAACAF → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Missoula flights
SLC Salt Lake City 4h 21m ACAMAV → DLLXJ Salt Lake City (SLC) to Missoula flights
PDX Portland 4h 48m AAAFAM → AS Portland (PDX) to Missoula flights
SEA Seattle 5h 9m AAAFAM → ASAYFI Seattle (SEA) to Missoula flights
DEN Denver 5h 18m AAACAF → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Missoula flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 18m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Missoula flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 21m AAAFAM → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Missoula flights
ORD Chicago 9h 52m 5YAAAC → AAASUA Chicago (ORD) to Missoula flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Los Angeles to Missoula
3 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 924 mi 2h 41m nonstop +1h ahead

LAX–MSO is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Fiji Airways, United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 924 miles in approximately 2h 41m. 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
FJ Fiji Airways 7 – – 86% Oneworld –
UA United Airlines 7 E75L 2h41 86% Star Alliance –
AA American Airlines 3 – – 86% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + FJ (10 flights/wk, 59%)
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 41%)
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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to MSO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
SFO ~4h 17m LAS ~4h 20m SLC ~4h 21m PDX ~4h 48m SEA ~5h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
905
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
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Return
MSO → LAX
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
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 LGB→MSO SNA→MSO
Distance from LAX – 17 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 7
Weekly flights 7 – 1
Flight time 2h 41m 2h 8m 2h 5m
Departure OTP 86% – –
Long Beach (LGB) to Missoula flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Missoula flights · Carlsbad (CLD) 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 41m 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 41m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights7 out / 7 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 41m gate to gate. The route covers 924 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from LAX to MSO: Fiji Airways, 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 San Francisco, Harry Reid and Salt Lake City.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MSO and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 LGB, SNA and CLD. 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 Fiji Airways, United Airlines and American Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to MSO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to MSO is about 2 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 924 miles (1,488 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via San Francisco, Harry Reid and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Santa Ana (SNA) and Carlsbad (CLD).