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

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1,319 mi airlines 57/wk
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Flight Schedule 14 flights Verified 25m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
QR2588
QR Qatar
E75
6:45 AM
MDT
11:10 AM
CDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA3924
AA American
E75
6:45 AM
MDT
11:09 AM
CDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AS4324cs
AS Alaska
E75
6:45 AM
MDT
11:10 AM
CDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AS4671
AS Alaska
E75
6:45 AM
MDT
11:09 AM
CDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA4174+3
AA American
E70
6:45 AM
MDT
11:10 AM
CDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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QR7565
QR Qatar
E75
6:45 AM
MDT
11:09 AM
CDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4093+1
AS Alaska
738
2:08 PM
MDT
6:40 PM
CDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
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QR9054
QR Qatar
738
2:18 PM
MDT
6:50 PM
CDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AA2144
AA American
738
2:18 PM
MDT
6:50 PM
CDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AA2144
AA American
738
11:00 AM
CDT
1:28 PM
MDT
3h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AA3779
AA American
E75
7:07 PM
CDT
9:45 PM
MDT
3h 38m
M T W T F S S
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QR2875
QR Qatar
E75
7:07 PM
CDT
9:45 PM
MDT
3h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AS4093+1
AS Alaska
E75
7:11 PM
CDT TB
9:56 PM
MDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4063
AA American
E75
7:59 PM
CDT
10:38 PM
MDT
3h 39m
M T W T F S S
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Missoula to Dallas-Fort Worth
1 carrier, 57 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 57 Flights/wk 1,319 mi 3h 24m nonstop +1h ahead 17 1-stop hubs

MSO–DFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,319 miles in approximately 3h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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, E70, E75 3h24-3h32 Oneworld AS, QR
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AS, QR
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, AS, 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
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
57
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSO to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,092
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.

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 3 5
Weekly flights 57 31 64
Flight time 3h 24m 3h 40m 2h 27m
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 24m to 3h 32m.
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 24m to 3h 32m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights57 out / 35 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
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 approximately 3h 24m to 3h 32m. The route covers 1,319 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 57 nonstop flights per week from MSO to DFW. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJC, BUR, MDW, BOI, GEG, PWM, SLC, LAS, DEN, SEA, LAX, ORD, MSP, SFO, PDX, SNA and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 57 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSO to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSO to DFW ranges from 3 hours 24 minutes to 3 hours 32 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,319 miles (2,123 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 92 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kalispell (FCA), Bozeman (BZN) and Spokane (GEG).