Missoula to Seattle (MSO–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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BA7580
BA British
7M9
6:23 AM
MDT
7:09 AM
MDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AS138
AS Alaska
73J
6:23 AM
MDT
7:09 AM
MDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AS665
AS Alaska
73J
7:00 AM
MDT
7:41 AM
MDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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AS146
AS Alaska
73H
7:00 AM
MDT
7:41 AM
MDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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AS2136
AS Alaska
E75
1:39 PM
MDT
2:14 PM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AS2160
AS Alaska
E75
4:20 PM
MDT
4:55 PM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AS518
AS Alaska
73G
4:23 PM
MDT
5:00 PM
MDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AS2138
AS Alaska
E75L
9:55 AM
MDT
12:21 PM
MDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AS3064
AS Alaska
E75
9:59 AM
MDT
12:31 PM
MDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AS518
AS Alaska
73G
1:08 PM
MDT
3:35 PM
MDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
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AS2160
AS Alaska
E75
1:15 PM
MDT
3:40 PM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AS139
AS Alaska
73J
9:29 PM
MDT
11:59 PM
MDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AS664
AS Alaska
73J
9:29 PM
MDT
11:57 PM
MDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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Missoula to Seattle
2 carriers, 42 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 388 mi 1h 35m nonstop 12 1-stop hubs

MSO–SEA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 388 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSO–SEA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 35 73G, 73H, 73J, E75 1h35-1h46 Oneworld
BA British Airways 7 7M9 1h46 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
73G Boeing 737-700 – AS
73H Boeing 737-800 – AS
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – BA
E75 Embraer E175 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS + BA (42 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 SEA direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
37
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSO to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
633
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 → SEA
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
SEA → MSO
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →

Other ways to reach Seattle from Missoula

Nearby airports with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Metric MSO→SEA FCA→SEA HLN→SEA
Distance from MSO 97 mi 102 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 42 25 7
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 2m 1h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of MSO with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Missoula, it's 6:00 PM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
388 mi / 624 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m to 1h 46m.
Getting from SEA

Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.

Seattle Climate

Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.

Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.

MSO–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Missoula to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance388 mi / 624 km
Flight time1h 35m to 1h 46m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights42 out / 37 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: MSO
IATA / ICAOMSO / KMSO
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr1.0M
Elevation3,206 ft / 977 m
Destination: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSO to SEA flights.
Nonstop flights from Missoula Montana Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport take approximately 1h 35m to 1h 46m. The route covers 388 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and British Airways.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from MSO to SEA. The return direction has about 37 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJC, GEG, SLC, MSP, DEN, DFW, SFO, HND, LAS, ORD, GTF and PDX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SEA to MSO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FCA, HLN and GTF. 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 SEA

Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and British Airways. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSO to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSO to SEA ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 1 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 388 miles (624 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 79 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kalispell (FCA), Helena (HLN) and Great Falls (GTF).