Missoula to Denver (MSO–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 8m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: CM | 28 | 738, B39M, E75L, E7W | 2h08-2h20 | – | Star Alliance | CM |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Denver from Missoula
| Metric | MSO→DEN | FCA→DEN | BTM→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSO | – | 97 mi | 101 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 35 | 35 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 8m | 2h 8m | 2h 11m |
Travel Essentials
MSO: MDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Missoula, it's 6:00 PM in Denver.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSO to DEN
Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSO to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSO to DEN ranges from 2 hours 8 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 678 miles (1,091 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 77 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kalispell (FCA), Butte (BTM) and Helena (HLN).