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

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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 7 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 45m CMUA CMUA Denver (DEN) to Bismarck flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 56m AFDLKE AMDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Bismarck flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 45m AAASQR AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Bismarck flights
SFO San Francisco 15h 19m EJAUA OOUA San Francisco (SFO) to Bismarck flights
ORD Chicago 21h 57m AAUA AA Chicago (ORD) to Bismarck flights
LAS Las Vegas ~6h 21m G4 G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Bismarck flights
AZA Mesa ~6h 43m G4 G4 Mesa (AZA) 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.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSO to BIS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
73
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSO → BIS
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
Return
BIS → MSO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BIS delays →

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.

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
IATA / ICAOMSO / KMSO
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr1.0M
Elevation3,206 ft / 977 m
Destination: BIS
IATA / ICAOBIS / KBIS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation1,661 ft / 506 m

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.
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.
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.