Missoula to Denver (MSO–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MSO Airport Page →
678 mi airlines charter/private 48/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 14 flights Verified 35m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA1026+1
UA United
7M9
6:15 AM
MDT
8:21 AM
MDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1229cs
CM Copa
7M9
6:15 AM
MDT
8:21 AM
MDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5484
UA United
E7W
10:36 AM
MDT
12:48 PM
MDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1436
UA United
738
2:26 PM
MDT
4:31 PM
MDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5632
UA United
E7W
5:20 PM
MDT
7:40 PM
MDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5821
UA United
E7W
5:20 PM
MDT
7:40 PM
MDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5607
UA United
E75L
5:20 PM
MDT
7:40 PM
MDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4697
UA United
E7W
7:40 AM
MDT
9:55 AM
MDT
2h 15m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1342
UA United
739
11:15 AM
MDT
1:19 PM
MDT
2h 4m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA705
UA United
738
11:20 AM
MDT
1:24 PM
MDT
2h 4m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4783
UA United
E75L
2:36 PM
MDT
4:41 PM
MDT
2h 5m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1106cs
CM Copa
7M9
7:25 PM
MDT
9:34 PM
MDT
2h 9m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1092+1
UA United
7M9
7:25 PM
MDT
9:34 PM
MDT
2h 9m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA8106
UA United
7:56 PM
MDT
9:34 PM
MDT
1h 38m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 4m AFAMDL ACAFAM Salt Lake City (SLC) to Denver flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 3m G4 ACCMF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to Denver flights
SEA Seattle 5h 14m ASAYFI 8CASAY Seattle (SEA) to Denver flights
PDX Portland 5h 24m AS ASCMF9 Portland (PDX) to Denver flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 45m AFDLKE ACAFCM Minneapolis (MSP) to Denver flights
SFO San Francisco 5h 56m UA ACAVEK San Francisco (SFO) to Denver flights
SAN San Diego 6h 7m AS ACASCM San Diego (SAN) to Denver flights
SNA Santa Ana 6h 39m G4 ACCMF9 Santa Ana (SNA) to Denver flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 44m AALXJUA AAACAF Los Angeles (LAX) to Denver flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 50m AAASQR AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Denver flights
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Missoula to Denver
2 carriers, 48 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 678 mi 2h 12m nonstop

MSO–DEN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 678 miles in approximately 2h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSO–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: CM 41 738, 7M9, E75L, E7W 2h05-2h20 Star Alliance CM
OO SkyWest Airlines 0
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – CM, UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (41 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: OO (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSO to DEN direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
48
Outbound / wk
43
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSO to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,179
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 → DEN
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
Return
DEN → MSO
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Missoula

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric MSO→DEN FCA→DEN BTM→DEN
Distance from MSO 97 mi 101 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 1
Weekly flights 48 36 7
Flight time 2h 12m 1h 33m 2h 16m
Airports within 200 miles of MSO with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Denver is 0 hours the same as Missoula.
MSO: MDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Missoula, it's 6:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
678 mi / 1,091 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 12m gate to gate.
Getting from DEN

RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.

Denver Climate

Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.

Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.

MSO–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Missoula to Denver route.
Route details
Distance678 mi / 1,091 km
Flight time2h 12m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights48 out / 43 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSO
IATA / ICAOMSO / KMSO
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr1.0M
Elevation3,206 ft / 977 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSO to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Missoula Montana Airport to Denver International Airport take about 2h 12m gate to gate. The route covers 678 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MSO to DEN: United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines.
This route has frequent 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, Harry Reid and Seattle–Tacoma.
Yes, return flights from DEN to MSO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FCA, BTM and HLN. 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 DEN

Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. With 48 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSO to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSO to DEN is about 2 hours 12 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 678 miles (1,091 km). There are approximately 48 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Salt Lake City, Harry Reid and Seattle–Tacoma. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kalispell (FCA), Butte (BTM) and Helena (HLN).