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

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E75L
9:28 AM
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12:47 PM
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E75L
2:05 PM
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San Francisco to Missoula
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 768 mi 2h 19m nonstop +1h ahead 12 1-stop hubs

SFO–MSO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 768 miles in approximately 2h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SFO–MSO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 E75L 2h19 85% 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.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SFO to MSO 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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to MSO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
PSC ~4h 26m CMH ~9h 23m JFK ~12h 23m BZN ~13h 50m DEN ~14h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
711
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
SFO → MSO
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Return
MSO → SFO
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 7:00 PM in Missoula.
Distance & Flight Time
768 mi / 1,237 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 19m.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–MSO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Missoula route.
Route details
Distance768 mi / 1,237 km
Flight time2h 19m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 SFO to MSO flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Missoula Montana Airport take approximately 2h 19m. The route covers 768 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SFO to MSO. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSC, CMH, JFK, BZN, DEN, MSP, SLC, LAS, PDX, SEA, DFW and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Missoula is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from MSO to SFO 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 SFO to MSO

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

SFO to MSO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to MSO ranges from 2 hours 19 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

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PSC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.