Missoula to Des Moines (MSO–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 8 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 48m CMUA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 6h 6m AAUA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 49m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 4m G4 → G4N5WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 45m AAAS → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
LAX Los Angeles 10h 6m UA → AA Los Angeles (LAX) to Des Moines flights
AZA Mesa 17h 59m G4 → G4 Mesa (AZA) to Des Moines flights
PDX Portland ~6h 24m AS → G4 Portland (PDX) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Missoula to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between MSO and DSM, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to Missoula flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSO to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
DEN ~4h 48m ORD ~6h 6m PDX ~6h 24m MSP ~6h 49m LAS ~8h 4m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
242
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSO → DSM
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
Return
DSM → MSO
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Missoula

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric MSO→DSM BZN→DSM
Distance from MSO – 161 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Bozeman (BZN) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSO with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of Missoula.
MSO: MDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Missoula, it's 7:00 PM in Des Moines.
Facts

MSO–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Missoula to Des Moines route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSO
Full nameMissoula Montana Airport
IATA / ICAOMSO / KMSO
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr1.0M
Elevation3,206 ft / 977 m
Destination: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSO to DSM flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DSM and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of Missoula.
Yes, return flights from DSM to MSO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BZN. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bozeman (BZN).