Missoula to Bismarck (MSO–BIS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MSO Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between MSO and BIS. Nearest airports to MSO with scheduled service: Glacier Park International Airport (FCA, 97 mi) · Bert Mooney Airport (BTM, 101 mi) · Helena Regional Airport (HLN, 102 mi)
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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 6 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 39m CMUA → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Bismarck flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 37m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Bismarck flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 25m AAAS → AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Bismarck flights
AZA Mesa 22h 34m G4 → G4 Mesa (AZA) to Bismarck flights
ORD Chicago 22h 39m AAUA → AA Chicago (ORD) to Bismarck flights
LAS Las Vegas ~6h 24m G4 → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Bismarck flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Missoula to Bismarck
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between MSO and BIS, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSO to BIS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
DEN ~4h 39m MSP ~5h 37m LAS ~6h 24m DFW ~8h 25m AZA ~22h 34m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
59
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 → BIS
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
Return
BIS → MSO
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BIS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Bismarck from Missoula

Nearby airports with service to Bismarck Municipal Airport.
Metric MSO→BIS BZN→BIS
Distance from MSO – 161 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Bozeman (BZN) to Bismarck flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSO with service to Bismarck Municipal Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Missoula, it's 7:00 PM in Bismarck.
Facts

MSO–BIS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Missoula to Bismarck route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSO
Full nameMissoula Montana Airport
IATA / ICAOMSO / KMSO
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr1.0M
Elevation3,206 ft / 977 m
Destination: BIS
Full nameBismarck Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOBIS / KBIS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation1,661 ft / 506 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSO to BIS flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Dallas Fort Worth.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BIS 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.
Bismarck is 1 hour ahead of Missoula.
Yes, return flights from BIS to MSO 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.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bozeman (BZN).