Missoula to Dallas-Fort Worth (MSO–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MSO Airport Page →
1,319 mi airlines charter/private 42/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 11 flights Verified 23m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA3924+2
AA American
E75
6:39 AM
MDT
10:55 AM
CDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR7565cs
QR Qatar
E75
6:45 AM
MDT
11:09 AM
CDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4671cs
AS Alaska
E70
6:45 AM
MDT
11:09 AM
CDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA851
AA American
738
1:25 PM
MDT
5:50 PM
CDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2144+1
AA American
738
2:09 PM
MDT
6:39 PM
CDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4093cs
AS Alaska
738
2:25 PM
MDT
6:55 PM
CDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA851
AA American
738
10:10 AM
CDT
12:35 PM
MDT
3h 25m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4093+2
AS Alaska
738
10:54 AM
CDT
1:17 PM
MDT
3h 23m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2144+1
AA American
738
10:54 AM
CDT TC
1:17 PM
MDT
3h 23m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2875cs
QR Qatar
E70
8:06 PM
CDT TB
10:40 PM
MDT
3h 34m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4063+1
AA American
E70
8:06 PM
CDT TB
10:40 PM
MDT
3h 34m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 10 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 4m CMUA AAACAV Denver (DEN) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 16m AFAMDL AAAMBA Salt Lake City (SLC) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 54m AFDLKE AAAFAM Minneapolis (MSP) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 6m G4 AAAYBA Las Vegas (LAS) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
SEA Seattle 6h 38m ASAYFI AAASAY Seattle (SEA) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
SAN San Diego 6h 56m ASSVL AAASAY San Diego (SAN) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
ORD Chicago 7h 15m AAUA AAACAV Chicago (ORD) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 23m AALXJUA AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
PDX Portland 7h 37m AS AAASAY Portland (PDX) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
SFO San Francisco 10h 23m RGYUA AAACAY San Francisco (SFO) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
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Missoula to Dallas-Fort Worth
1 carrier, 42 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,319 mi 3h 25m nonstop +1h ahead

MSO–DFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,319 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSO–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS, QR 21 738, E75 3h16-3h30 Oneworld AS, QR
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AS
E70 Embraer 170 – AS
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (21 flights/wk, 100%)
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 DFW direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
34
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSO to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,101
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 → DFW
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
81%
Return
DFW → MSO
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Missoula

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric MSO→DFW FCA→DFW BZN→DFW
Distance from MSO 97 mi 161 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 7
Weekly flights 42 37 112
Flight time 3h 25m 3h 34m 3h 2m
Airports within 200 miles of MSO with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour ahead of Missoula.
MSO: MDT · DFW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Missoula, it's 7:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
1,319 mi / 2,123 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 25m gate to gate.
Getting from DFW

DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.

Dallas-Fort Worth Climate

Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.

Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.

MSO–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Missoula to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance1,319 mi / 2,123 km
Flight time3h 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights42 out / 34 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSO
IATA / ICAOMSO / KMSO
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr1.0M
Elevation3,206 ft / 977 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSO to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Missoula Montana Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take about 3h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 1,319 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MSO to DFW: American 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 Denver, Salt Lake City and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour ahead of Missoula.
Yes, return flights from DFW to MSO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FCA, BZN and GEG. 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 DFW

Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSO to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSO to DFW is about 3 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,319 miles (2,123 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 34 return, totaling 76 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Salt Lake City and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kalispell (FCA), Bozeman (BZN) and Spokane (GEG).