Missoula to San Francisco (MSO–SFO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA5714
UA United
E75L
2:05 PM
MDT
3:35 PM
PDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5729
UA United
E75L
9:28 AM
PDT T3
12:47 PM
MDT
2h 19m
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 San Francisco
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 768 mi 2h 30m nonstop -1h behind 11 1-stop hubs

MSO–SFO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 768 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSO–SFO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 E75L 2h30 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 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 SFO direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
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
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSO to SFO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
704
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 → SFO
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
Return
SFO → MSO
35%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
35%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →

Other ways to reach San Francisco from Missoula

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco International Airport.
Metric MSO→SFO FCA→SFO BZN→SFO
Distance from MSO 97 mi 161 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 7
Weekly flights 1 6 13
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 6m 1h 51m
Airports within 200 miles of MSO with service to San Francisco International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Missoula, it's 5:00 PM in San Francisco.
Distance & Flight Time
768 mi / 1,237 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m.
Getting from SFO

BART from SFO station (free AirTrain from any terminal to the station) to downtown San Francisco takes 30–40 minutes ($10.45 to Embarcadero). Traffic on 101 can make taxis and ride-hails much slower during peak hours; BART skips all of that. BART also reaches Oakland, Berkeley, and Millbrae for Caltrain connections.Ride-hails from SFO use a dedicated garage pickup area; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown SF costs $40–60. Caltrain to the Peninsula (Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose) requires taking BART to Millbrae station for the transfer. Rental cars are at a consolidated facility accessible by AirTrain.

San Francisco Climate

Coastal fog dominates the climate pattern. The thick marine layer ("Karl the Fog") rolls into SFO from the Pacific regularly in summer (June–September), causing significant low-visibility delays even on days that appear sunny inland. Morning fog burns off by afternoon most days, but persistent IFR conditions can last all day. This is the primary flight disruption risk at SFO.

Temperatures are mild year-round (10–20°C) with little seasonal variation. Winters bring rain (December–March) and occasional atmospheric river events that cause brief but intense flooding on the 101. Summers are cool. Pack a light jacket year-round. Wind off the bay affects small aircraft approach paths.

MSO–SFO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Missoula to San Francisco route.
Route details
Distance768 mi / 1,237 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: MSO
IATA / ICAOMSO / KMSO
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr1.0M
Elevation3,206 ft / 977 m
Destination: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSO to SFO flights.
Nonstop flights from Missoula Montana Airport to San Francisco International Airport take approximately 2h 30m. The route covers 768 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MSO to SFO. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GEG, SLC, DFW, SEA, DEN, LAS, HND, ORD, MSP, DNA and PDX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Francisco is 1 hour behind Missoula.
Yes, return flights from SFO 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 SFO

Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSO to SFO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSO to SFO ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 768 miles (1,237 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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