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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Denver to Missoula:

• Earliest: departs at 7:40 am and lands at 9:57 am
• Latest: departs at 7:30 pm and lands at 9:47 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 17m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Denver to Missoula:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Denver to Missoula takes 2h 17m, covering 678 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Denver to Missoula range from $289 to $490, with an average of $385 over the past 12 months. Anything below $289 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 32% above the $385 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $388 round-trip, compared to $570 via a layover through Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Denver to Missoula flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $247 to $1,241. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Denver to Missoula are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $216, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

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
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Avis

Flights from Denver to Missoula usually depart from Denver Intl (DEN) and arrive at Missoula Johnson-Bell Field (MSO).

Connecting flights from Denver to Missoula most commonly pass through:

• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 57% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 43% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 33% on flights from Denver to Missoula. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $351 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $519, a difference of $168.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Denver and Missoula.

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 08m, compared with 7h 04m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Among airlines operating Denver to Missoula flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

A great option for public transportation from the airport to the center of Missoula is to take one of the buses provided by Mountain Line that makes the trip to the Mountain Line transfer center in downtown Missoula in about 25min.

You have a couple of great options for hotels right adjacent to the airport, including the Wingate by Wyndham Missoula Airport and the StoneCreek Lodge, which are both right across the street from the airport terminal building.

There are seven different major rental car companies that offer service at the airport. Once you arrive on your flight to Missoula, you will find all of these companies have customer service desks in the arrivals hall of the terminal building right next to the baggage claim area.

The Missoula Aiport offers massage chairs that travelers will find both before and after security checkpoints, which make a great place to take a few minutes to relax and unwind after a sometimes stressful flight.