Missoula to San Diego (MSO–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AS Alaska
E75
1:30 PM
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3:22 PM
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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
LAS Las Vegas 4h 18m G4 → ASDLEJA Las Vegas (LAS) to San Diego flights
SFO San Francisco 4h 23m EJAUA → ACASAZ San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego flights
LAX Los Angeles 4h 54m AALXJUA → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego flights
SEA Seattle 5h 19m ASAYFI → AFASAY Seattle (SEA) to San Diego flights
PDX Portland 5h 41m AS → ASFIJL Portland (PDX) to San Diego flights
DEN Denver 5h 46m CMUA → ACASCM Denver (DEN) to San Diego flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 51m AFAMDL → AFAMAS Salt Lake City (SLC) to San Diego flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 41m AAASQR → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Diego flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 53m AFDLKE → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to San Diego flights
ORD Chicago 9h 1m AAUA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to San Diego flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Missoula to San Diego
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 993 mi 2h 52m nonstop -1h behind

MSO–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 993 miles in approximately 2h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore MSO Routes SAN Routes MSO Live Flights SAN Live Flights SAN Delays
All flights from San Diego (SAN) San Diego to Missoula flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSO–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 5 E75 2h52 – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
E75 Embraer E175 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSO to SAN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSO to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
LAS ~4h 18m SFO ~4h 23m LAX ~4h 54m SJC ~4h 57m SEA ~5h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
756
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 → SAN
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
62%
Return
SAN → MSO
30%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
30%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Diego from Missoula

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric MSO→SAN FCA→SAN BZN→SAN
Distance from MSO – 97 mi 161 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 5
Weekly flights 5 7 13
Flight time 2h 52m 3h 6m 2h 22m
Kalispell (FCA) to San Diego flights · Bozeman (BZN) to San Diego flights · Spokane (GEG) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSO with service to San Diego International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
San Diego is 1 hour behind Missoula.
MSO: MDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Missoula, it's 5:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
993 mi / 1,599 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 52m gate to gate.
Facts

MSO–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Missoula to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance993 mi / 1,599 km
Flight time2h 52m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSO
Full nameMissoula Montana Airport
IATA / ICAOMSO / KMSO
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr1.0M
Elevation3,206 ft / 977 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSO to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Missoula Montana Airport to San Diego International Airport take about 2h 52m gate to gate. The route covers 993 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MSO to SAN: Alaska Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Harry Reid, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
San Diego is 1 hour behind Missoula.
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 SAN

Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSO to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSO to SAN is about 2 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 993 miles (1,599 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kalispell (FCA), Bozeman (BZN) and Spokane (GEG).