Missoula to Great Falls (MSO–GTF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EM7820
EM Empire
AT43
6:35 PM
MDT
7:20 PM
MDT
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EM8820
EM Empire
CN1
7:10 AM
MDT
7:57 AM
MDT
0h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Missoula to Great Falls
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 134 mi 0h 45m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

MSO–GTF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Empire Airlines Inc. leads the route. The flight covers 134 miles in approximately 0h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSO–GTF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EM Empire Airlines Inc. 5 AT43 0h45
Aircraft on this route
AT43 ATR 42-300 – EM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EM (5 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 GTF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSO to GTF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
64
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 Great Falls from Missoula

Nearby airports with service to Great Falls International Airport.
Metric MSO→GTF FCA→GTF BZN→GTF
Distance from MSO 97 mi 161 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 5 5 4
Flight time 0h 45m 0h 47m 0h 42m
Airports within 200 miles of MSO with service to Great Falls International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Great Falls is 0 hours the same as Missoula.
MSO: MDT · GTF: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Missoula, it's 6:00 PM in Great Falls.
Distance & Flight Time
134 mi / 215 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m.

MSO–GTF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Missoula to Great Falls route.
Route details
Distance134 mi / 215 km
Flight time0h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: MSO
IATA / ICAOMSO / KMSO
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr1.0M
Elevation3,206 ft / 977 m
Destination: GTF
IATA / ICAOGTF / KGTF
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation3,680 ft / 1,122 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSO to GTF flights.
Nonstop flights from Missoula Montana Airport to Great Falls International Airport take approximately 0h 45m. The route covers 134 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Empire Airlines Inc..
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from MSO to GTF. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AZA, SLC, DEN, LAS and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from GTF to MSO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FCA and BZN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MSO to GTF

Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF) are connected by nonstop service from Empire Airlines Inc.. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSO to GTF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSO to GTF ranges from 0 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 134 miles (215 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via AZA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kalispell (FCA) and Bozeman (BZN).