San Diego to Missoula (SAN–MSO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AS Alaska
E75L
7:55 AM
PDT T2
11:42 AM
MDT
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AS2169+1
AS Alaska
E75
2:04 PM
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3:56 PM
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2h 52m
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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 4h 34m AFASDL → DL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Missoula flights
LAX Los Angeles 4h 40m AFAMAV → AAUA Los Angeles (LAX) to Missoula flights
LAS Las Vegas 4h 40m ASDLEJA → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Missoula flights
PDX Portland 4h 50m ASFIJL → AS Portland (PDX) to Missoula flights
SFO San Francisco 4h 59m ACASAZ → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Missoula flights
DEN Denver 5h 19m ACASCM → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Missoula flights
SEA Seattle 5h 24m AFASAY → ASAYFI Seattle (SEA) to Missoula flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 34m AFDLKE → AMDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Missoula flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 36m AAASAY → AAASQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Missoula flights
ORD Chicago 11h 32m AAACAS → AAUA Chicago (ORD) to Missoula flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Diego to Missoula
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 993 mi 2h 47m nonstop +1h ahead

SAN–MSO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 993 miles in approximately 2h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAN–MSO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 5 E75L 2h47 64% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (5 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, SAN to MSO direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
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
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to MSO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
SLC ~4h 34m LAX ~4h 40m LAS ~4h 40m PDX ~4h 50m SFO ~4h 59m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
750
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
SAN → MSO
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Return
MSO → SAN
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
55%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Missoula from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Missoula Montana Airport.
Metric SAN→MSO CLD→MSO SNA→MSO
Distance from SAN – 28 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 7
Weekly flights 5 – 2
Flight time 2h 47m 2h 25m 2h 28m
Departure OTP 64% – –
Carlsbad (CLD) to Missoula flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Missoula flights · Long Beach (LGB) to Missoula flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAN 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 San Diego.
SAN: PDT · MSO: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 7:00 PM in Missoula.
Distance & Flight Time
993 mi / 1,599 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 47m gate to gate.
Facts

SAN–MSO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Missoula route.
Route details
Distance993 mi / 1,599 km
Flight time2h 47m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 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 SAN to MSO flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Missoula Montana Airport take about 2h 47m gate to gate. The route covers 993 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SAN to MSO: Alaska Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Salt Lake City, Los Angeles and Harry Reid.
Missoula is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from MSO to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLD, SNA and LGB. 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 SAN to MSO

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAN to MSO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to MSO is about 2 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 993 miles (1,599 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Salt Lake City, Los Angeles and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Carlsbad (CLD), Santa Ana (SNA) and Long Beach (LGB).