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Cheapest round-trip
$418
Typical prices: $542-$715
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Fri 1/26Tue 1/30
COU - MSO • 1 stop
Top layover airports
Denver Intl (DEN)
Cheapest • Avg $593 (round-trip)
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Shortest trip • 5h 36m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Columbia to Missoula (COU-MSO)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Columbia to Missoula

Tue, Jan 26 - Sat, Jan 30
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9:00 am - 1:27 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field
5h 27m1 stop Denver Intl
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2:27 pm - 8:30 pmMSO  Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-COU Columbia Regional
5h 03m1 stop Denver Intl
$418United Airlines
Tue, Jan 26 - Sat, Jan 30
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8:00 am - 6:25 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field
11h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
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2:27 pm - 8:30 pmMSO  Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-COU Columbia Regional
5h 03m1 stop Denver Intl
$424United Airlines
Tue, Jan 26 - Sat, Jan 30
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9:00 am - 1:27 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field
5h 27m1 stop Denver Intl
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2:27 pm - 8:30 pmMSO  Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-COU Columbia Regional
5h 03m1 stop Denver Intl
$438United Airlines
Tue, Jan 26 - Sat, Jan 30
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11:30 am - 9:26 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field
10h 56m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
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2:27 pm - 8:30 pmMSO  Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-COU Columbia Regional
5h 03m1 stop Denver Intl
$444United Airlines
Tue, Jan 26 - Sat, Jan 30
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11:30 am - 9:26 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field
10h 56m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
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9:45 am - 11:22 pmMSO  Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-COU Columbia Regional
12h 37m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$484United Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Sep 30
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11:19 am - 9:32 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field
11h 13m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
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10:38 am - 10:55 pmMSO  Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-COU Columbia Regional
11h 17m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$508United Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Sep 30
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9:00 am - 4:20 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field
8h 20m1 stop Denver Intl
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10:38 am - 10:55 pmMSO  Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-COU Columbia Regional
11h 17m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$524United Airlines
Tue, Jan 26 - Sat, Jan 30
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11:30 am - 9:26 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field
10h 56m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
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9:45 am - 11:22 pmMSO  Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-COU Columbia Regional
12h 37m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$543United Airlines
Tue, Jan 26 - Sat, Jan 30
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11:30 am - 9:26 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field
10h 56m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
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9:45 am - 11:22 pmMSO  Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-COU Columbia Regional
12h 37m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$544United Airlines
Tue, Jan 26 - Sat, Jan 30
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3:00 pm - 9:26 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field
31h 26m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Rapid City Denver Intl
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9:45 am - 11:22 pmMSO  Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-COU Columbia Regional
12h 37m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$658United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Columbia to Missoula flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Columbia to Missoula?

Round-trip flights from Columbia to Missoula start at $418. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $542 to $715. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $418 on United Airlines.

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When to book flights from Columbia to Missoula

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Your Columbia to Missoula flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Columbia to Missoula?

    Flights from Columbia to Missoula usually depart from Columbia Regional (COU) and arrive at Missoula Johnson-Bell Field (MSO).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Columbia to Missoula?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Columbia to Missoula.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Columbia to Missoula pass through?

    One-stop flights from Columbia to Missoula most commonly connect through:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 64% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 27% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 9% of one-stop connections

    Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Columbia to Missoula?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 53% on the Columbia to Missoula route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $341 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $715, a difference of $374. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How long is a flight from Columbia to Missoula?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Columbia to Missoula. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 36m and 7h 18m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Columbia to Missoula?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Columbia to Missoula changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $418 to $1,979. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Columbia to Missoula?

    Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 36m, compared with 7h 02m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 7h 18m via Denver Intl (DEN).

  • What is the time difference between Columbia and Missoula?

    Missoula is 1 hour behind Columbia (Mountain Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Missoula Johnson-Bell Field Airport (MSO)?

    Missoula Johnson-Bell Field Airport (MSO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $22 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Thrifty
    • Avis

Your guide to booking Columbia to Missoula flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $341 - about $374 less than Thursday (52% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Missoula Johnson-Bell Field Airport.
    - Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Missoula
    - StoneCreek Lodge

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