Missoula to Salt Lake City (MSO–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL2795
DL Delta
221
5:20 AM
MDT TM
7:04 AM
MDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AM3390
AM Aeromexi
221
5:20 AM
MDT
7:04 AM
MDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AM3393
AM Aeromexi
221
5:20 AM
MDT
7:04 AM
MDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AM3323
AM Aeromexi
223
5:20 AM
MDT
7:04 AM
MDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1006
DL Delta
221
1:40 PM
MDT
3:19 PM
MDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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DL880
DL Delta
BCS3
1:54 PM
MDT TM
3:16 PM
MDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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DL3808
DL Delta
E75L
6:10 PM
MDT TM
7:50 PM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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DL1006
DL Delta
221
11:10 AM
MDT
12:41 PM
MDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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DL880
DL Delta
BCS3
11:39 AM
MDT TM
1:15 PM
MDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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DL3808
DL Delta
E75L
3:40 PM
MDT TM
5:23 PM
MDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1723
DL Delta
223
10:50 PM
MDT TM
12:24 AM+1
MDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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Missoula to Salt Lake City
3 carriers, 39 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 39 Flights/wk 436 mi 1h 15m nonstop 12 1-stop hubs

MSO–SLC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 436 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSO–SLC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 28 221, BCS3, E75L 1h22-1h44 SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 10 221, 223 1h44 SkyTeam
AF Air France 6 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
221 Airbus A220-100 – AM, DL
223 Airbus A220-300 – AM
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – DL
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM + DL (44 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 SLC direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
39
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSO to SLC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
537
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 → SLC
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
SLC → MSO
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SLC delays →

Other ways to reach Salt Lake City from Missoula

Nearby airports with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.
Metric MSO→SLC FCA→SLC BTM→SLC
Distance from MSO 97 mi 101 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 7 2
Weekly flights 39 31 7
Flight time 1h 15m 1h 43m 1h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of MSO with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Salt Lake City is 0 hours the same as Missoula.
MSO: MDT · SLC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Missoula, it's 6:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
Distance & Flight Time
436 mi / 702 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m to 1h 44m.
Getting from SLC

TRAX Green Line from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Salt Lake City takes 18 minutes ($2.50). Direct service to Intermodal Hub, Temple Square, and University of Utah. Running 5am to 11pm.Ride-shares to downtown cost $15–25. Taxis are available. For ski resorts, ski resort shuttles and Canyon Transportation offer door-to-door service ($40–60 to Park City). Car rental is on-site. The terminal opened in 2020 and is a single, modern facility; efficient to navigate.

Salt Lake City Climate

Semi-arid continental climate at 1,290m elevation. Winters (November–March) bring regular snow and inversions. Temperature inversions trap cold air and pollution in the Salt Lake Valley, producing dense fog that can close or delay flights for hours. Snow is frequent but usually manageable. Inversions are the real disruption risk.

Summers are hot and dry (32–38°C) with low humidity and good flying weather. Afternoon thunderstorms occur in July and August but are brief. Spring is windy. The Great Salt Lake creates localized weather effects including lake-effect snow on the north side of the Wasatch.

MSO–SLC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Missoula to Salt Lake City route.
Route details
Distance436 mi / 702 km
Flight time1h 15m to 1h 44m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights39 out / 28 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: MSO
IATA / ICAOMSO / KMSO
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr1.0M
Elevation3,206 ft / 977 m
Destination: SLC
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSO to SLC flights.
Nonstop flights from Missoula Montana Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport take approximately 1h 15m to 1h 44m. The route covers 436 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 39 nonstop flights per week from MSO to SLC. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJC, GEG, HND, DFW, SEA, DEN, SFO, LAS, GTF, ORD, MSP and PDX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SLC to MSO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FCA, BTM and HLN. 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 SLC

Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 39 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSO to SLC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSO to SLC ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 1 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 436 miles (702 km). There are approximately 39 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 67 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), Butte (BTM) and Helena (HLN).