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

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UA1026
UA United
7M9
6:15 AM
MDT
8:28 AM
MDT
2h 13m
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CM1229
CM Copa
B39M
6:15 AM
MDT
8:28 AM
MDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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UA5196
UA United
7:56 AM
MDT
10:30 AM
MDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
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UA1436
UA United
738
2:35 PM
MDT
4:43 PM
MDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
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UA4700
UA United
E75L
5:16 PM
MDT
7:35 PM
MDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
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UA2357
UA United
738
11:22 AM
MDT
1:33 PM
MDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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UA5228
UA United
E75L
1:45 PM
MDT
4:08 PM
MDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
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UA4667
UA United
E7W
1:45 PM
MDT
4:06 PM
MDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
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CM1106
CM Copa
B39M
7:45 PM
MDT
9:57 PM
MDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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UA1092
UA United
7M9
7:45 PM
MDT
9:57 PM
MDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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Missoula to Denver
3 carriers, 29 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 678 mi 2h 8m nonstop 14 1-stop hubs

MSO–DEN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Copa Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 678 miles in approximately 2h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 22 738, 7M9, E75L 2h08-2h34 Star Alliance
CM Copa Airlines 7 B39M 2h13 Star Alliance
OO SkyWest Airlines 1
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
B39MCM
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM + UA (29 flights/wk, 97%)
Unaffiliated: OO (1 flights/wk, 3%)
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
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSO to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
804
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
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
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 3 1 1
Weekly flights 29 28 7
Flight time 2h 8m 1h 40m 2h 10m
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 8m to 2h 34m.
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 8m to 2h 34m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights29 out / 35 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: MSO
IATA / ICAOMSO / KMSO
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
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 approximately 2h 8m to 2h 34m. The route covers 678 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Copa Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from MSO to DEN. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJC, AZA, GEG, PVD, MSP, DFW, SLC, SEA, GTF, LAS, SFO, ORD, HND and PDX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 Copa Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. With 29 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 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 678 miles (1,091 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 64 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 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).