Reno to Missoula (RNO–MSO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RNO Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between RNO and MSO. Nearest airports to RNO with scheduled service: San Francisco International Airport (SFO, 192 mi) · Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF, 23 mi) · Sacramento International Airport (SMF, 112 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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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
SLC Salt Lake City 3h 58m AFAMDL → DL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Missoula flights
PDX Portland 4h 19m ASDEEJA → AS Portland (PDX) to Missoula flights
SEA Seattle 4h 40m ASDEFI → ASAYFI Seattle (SEA) to Missoula flights
LAS Las Vegas 4h 45m EJAF9LXJ → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Missoula flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 10m AAAFAV → UA Los Angeles (LAX) to Missoula flights
DEN Denver 5h 35m ACKGUA → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Missoula flights
SFO San Francisco 5h 52m ACAVCM → LXJUA San Francisco (SFO) to Missoula flights
MSP Minneapolis 12h 39m SY → AMDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Missoula flights
ORD Chicago 18h 20m UA → AAASUA Chicago (ORD) to Missoula flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 20h 57m AABAG3 → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Missoula flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Reno to Missoula
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between RNO and MSO, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RNO to MSO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
SLC ~3h 58m PDX ~4h 19m SEA ~4h 40m LAS ~4h 45m LAX ~5h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
197
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
RNO → MSO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
MSO → RNO
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RNO delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Missoula from Reno

Nearby airports with service to Missoula Montana Airport.
Metric RNO→MSO STS→MSO FAT→MSO
Distance from RNO – 177 mi 188 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Departure OTP 100% – –
Santa Rosa (STS) to Missoula flights · Fresno (FAT) to Missoula flights
Airports within 200 miles of RNO with service to Missoula Montana Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Missoula is 1 hour ahead of Reno.
RNO: PDT · MSO: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Reno, it's 7:00 PM in Missoula.
Facts

RNO–MSO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reno to Missoula route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RNO
Full nameReno Tahoe International Airport
IATA / ICAORNO / KRNO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.8M
Elevation4,415 ft / 1,346 m
Destination: MSO
Full nameMissoula Montana Airport
IATA / ICAOMSO / KMSO
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr1.0M
Elevation3,206 ft / 977 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RNO to MSO flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Salt Lake City, Portland and Seattle–Tacoma.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MSO and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Missoula is 1 hour ahead of Reno.
Yes, return flights from MSO to RNO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include STS and FAT. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Salt Lake City, Portland and Seattle–Tacoma. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Rosa (STS) and Fresno (FAT).