Missoula to Austin (MSO–AUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MSO Airport Page →
1,451 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights Verified 3d ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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
DEN Denver 5h 2m CMUA → ACDLF9 Denver (DEN) to Austin flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 6m 5AAFAM → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Austin flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 16m AAAS → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Austin flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 43m G4 → DLEJAF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to Austin flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 9m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Austin flights
SEA Seattle 6h 49m ASFIJL → AMASDE Seattle (SEA) to Austin flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 31m UA → AAAMAS Los Angeles (LAX) to Austin flights
ORD Chicago 7h 52m AAUA → AAACAY Chicago (ORD) to Austin flights
SFO San Francisco 8h 53m UA → ACDLKE San Francisco (SFO) to Austin flights
PDX Portland 9h 41m AS → ASDE Portland (PDX) to Austin flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Missoula to Austin
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,451 mi 3h 4m nonstop +1h ahead

MSO–AUS has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps MSO Routes AUS Routes MSO Live Flights AUS Live Flights AUS Delays
All flights from Austin (AUS) Austin to Missoula flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSO to AUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
DEN ~5h 2m SLC ~5h 6m DFW ~5h 16m LAS ~5h 43m MSP ~6h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
690
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
MSO → AUS
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
Return
AUS → MSO
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AUS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Austin from Missoula

Nearby airports with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Metric MSO→AUS FCA→AUS BZN→AUS
Distance from MSO – 97 mi 161 mi
Nonstop airlines – 7 8
Weekly flights ~1 2 4
Flight time 3h 4m 2h 53m 2h 34m
Kalispell (FCA) to Austin flights · Bozeman (BZN) to Austin flights · McCall (MYL) to Austin flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSO with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Austin is 1 hour ahead of Missoula.
MSO: MDT · AUS: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Missoula, it's 7:00 PM in Austin.
Distance & Flight Time
1,451 mi / 2,334 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 4m gate to gate.
Getting from AUS

CapMetro Route 20 to downtown Congress Ave costs $1.25 and takes 30–35 minutes. Buses depart from outside the terminal on the lower level. Last bus around midnight; late arrivals need a ride-share.Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level (follow signs to TNCs). Fares run $20–30 to downtown, 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis at the curb: $30–40. Rental car desks are in the main terminal; the QTA (Quick Turnaround Area) is a short shuttle ride. Afternoon and evening arrivals may face longer drive times due to city congestion.

Austin Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers. July and August average 36–38°C with heat indices that can reach 43°C. Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 7–17°C. Austin is vulnerable to rare but severe ice storms. Winter Storm Uri (2021) is the benchmark for worst-case disruption, and they can paralyze the city and airport.

Severe thunderstorms peak April through May with hail and tornado risk. Spring storm systems can cause significant ground delays. October and November are the most reliably stable months.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

MSO–AUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Missoula to Austin route.
Route details
Distance1,451 mi / 2,334 km
Flight time3h 4m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSO
Full nameMissoula Montana Airport
IATA / ICAOMSO / KMSO
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr1.0M
Elevation3,206 ft / 977 m
Destination: AUS
Full nameAustin Bergstrom International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSO to AUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Missoula Montana Airport to Austin Bergstrom International Airport take about 3h 4m gate to gate. The route covers 1,451 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Salt Lake City and Dallas Fort Worth.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to AUS 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.
Austin is 1 hour ahead of Missoula.
Yes, return flights from AUS to MSO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FCA, BZN and MYL. 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 MSO to AUS

Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MSO to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSO to AUS is about 3 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,451 miles (2,334 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Salt Lake City and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kalispell (FCA), Bozeman (BZN) and McCall (MYL).