Minneapolis to Missoula (MSP–MSO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL Delta
221
8:32 PM
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10:16 PM
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2h 44m
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AF Air France
319
7:30 AM
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11:22 AM
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221
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Minneapolis to Missoula
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,010 mi 2h 44m nonstop -1h behind 14 1-stop hubs

MSP–MSO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,010 miles in approximately 2h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–MSO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 7 221 2h44 64% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
221 Airbus A220-100 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 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, MSP to MSO direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to MSO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
PSC ~5h 14m CMH ~6h 34m ELP ~8h 0m BZN ~9h 30m JFK ~9h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
665
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
MSP → MSO
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Return
MSO → MSP
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Missoula is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · MSO: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Missoula.
Distance & Flight Time
1,010 mi / 1,626 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 44m.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

Facts

MSP–MSO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Missoula route.
Route details
Distance1,010 mi / 1,626 km
Flight time2h 44m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: MSO
Full nameMissoula Montana Airport
IATA / ICAOMSO / KMSO
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr1.0M
Elevation3,206 ft / 977 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to MSO flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Missoula Montana Airport take approximately 2h 44m. The route covers 1,010 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from MSP to MSO. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSC, CMH, ELP, BZN, JFK, DFW, SEA, DEN, SLC, ORD, LAS, SFO, PDX and AZA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Missoula is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from MSO to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MSP to MSO

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSP to MSO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to MSO ranges from 2 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,010 miles (1,626 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PSC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.