Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Missoula?

Flights from Des Moines to Missoula usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Missoula Johnson-Bell Field (MSO).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Missoula?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Des Moines to Missoula.

Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Missoula pass through?

One-stop flights from Des Moines to Missoula most commonly connect through: • Denver Intl (DEN) - 70% of one-stop connections • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 21% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 3% of one-stop connections • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 3% of one-stop connections Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Missoula?

On the Des Moines to Missoula route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 33%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $368 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $546: a $178 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Des Moines to Missoula?

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Missoula takes 0h 00m, covering 1,073 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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 $349 to $1,370. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 23m, compared with 6h 30m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and 7h 46m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Missoula?

Missoula is 1 hour behind Des Moines (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

How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Missoula flight?

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Missoula range from $368 to $538, with an average of $482 over the past 12 months. Anything below $368 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines to Missoula?

United Airlines ($349) and Delta ($464) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Missoula according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Des Moines to Missoula?

Denver Intl (DEN) is the most popular layover for the Des Moines to Missoula route. 70% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DEN.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Des Moines to Missoula?

Flights via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $404. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Des Moines to Missoula which airport offers the shortest layover?

Denver Intl (DEN) had the shortest average connection time for Des Moines to Missoula layovers at 194 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Missoula

Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 6

5:22 pm - 9:32 pmDSM Des Moines-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

5h 10m1 stop Denver Intl

6:15 am - 12:31 pmMSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 16m1 stop Denver Intl

$349United Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 6

6:00 am - 1:32 pmDSM Des Moines-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

8h 32m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

6:15 am - 12:31 pmMSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 16m1 stop Denver Intl

$354United Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28

5:22 pm - 9:32 pmDSM Des Moines-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

5h 10m1 stop Denver Intl

5:19 pm - 11:48 pmMSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 29m1 stop Denver Intl

$379United Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 6

1:26 pm - 9:32 pmDSM Des Moines-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

9h 06m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

2:38 pm - 11:35 pmMSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-DSM Des Moines

7h 57m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$387United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28

6:00 am - 11:32 amDSM Des Moines-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

6h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:15 am - 12:31 pmMSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 16m1 stop Denver Intl

$419United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28

5:45 am - 3:19 pmDSM Des Moines-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

10h 34m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

6:15 am - 12:31 pmMSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 16m1 stop Denver Intl

$424United Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Fri, Nov 27

2:48 pm - 7:57 pmDSM Des Moines-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

6h 09m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

8:30 am - 2:08 pmMSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-DSM Des Moines

4h 38m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$464Delta

Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28

6:00 am - 11:32 amDSM Des Moines-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

6h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:15 am - 12:31 pmMSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 16m1 stop Denver Intl

$474United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28

5:45 am - 3:19 pmDSM Des Moines-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

10h 34m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

6:15 am - 12:31 pmMSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 16m1 stop Denver Intl

$480United Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Fri, Nov 27

6:10 am - 5:02 pmDSM Des Moines-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

11h 52m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Salt Lake City

8:30 am - 2:08 pmMSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-DSM Des Moines

4h 38m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$494Delta

Recent last minute flight deals from Des Moines to Missoula

Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20

5:45 am - 10:02 amDSM Des Moines-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

5h 17m1 stop Denver Intl

5:17 pm - 11:33 pmMSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 16m1 stop Denver Intl

$479United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20

1:35 pm - 10:30 pmDSM Des Moines-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

9h 55m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

5:17 pm - 11:33 pmMSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 16m1 stop Denver Intl

$484United Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21

10:59 am - 2:42 pmDSM Des Moines-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

4h 43m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

3:35 pm - 9:11 pmMSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-DSM Des Moines

4h 36m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$534Delta

Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21

6:00 am - 5:37 pmDSM Des Moines-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

12h 37m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Salt Lake City

3:35 pm - 9:11 pmMSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-DSM Des Moines

4h 36m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$539Delta

Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21

5:21 pm - 9:34 pmDSM Des Moines-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

5h 13m1 stop Denver Intl

5:17 pm - 11:33 pmMSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 16m1 stop Denver Intl

$559United Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21

5:45 am - 3:24 pmDSM Des Moines-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

10h 39m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

5:17 pm - 11:33 pmMSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 16m1 stop Denver Intl

$564United Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

11:33 am - 4:20 pmDSM Des Moines-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

5h 47m1 stop Denver Intl

6:15 am - 12:32 pmMSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 17m1 stop Denver Intl

$570United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 20

9:13 am - 4:20 pmDSM Des Moines-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

8h 07m1 stop Denver Intl

6:15 am - 12:32 pmMSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 17m1 stop Denver Intl

$570United Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

11:32 am - 9:34 pmDSM Des Moines-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

11h 02m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

6:15 am - 12:32 pmMSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 17m1 stop Denver Intl

$575United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 20

5:45 am - 3:24 pmDSM Des Moines-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

10h 39m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

6:15 am - 12:32 pmMSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 17m1 stop Denver Intl

$575United Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for Des Moines to Missoula flights

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

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Missoula start at $349. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $368 to $538. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $349 on United Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Missoula?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Missoula, it is 24% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 13% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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When to book flights from Des Moines to Missoula

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Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Missoula?
Flights from Des Moines to Missoula usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Missoula Johnson-Bell Field (MSO).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Missoula?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Des Moines to Missoula.
Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Missoula pass through?
One-stop flights from Des Moines to Missoula most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 70% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 3% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Missoula?
On the Des Moines to Missoula route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 33%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $368 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $546: a $178 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How long is a flight from Des Moines to Missoula?
A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Missoula takes 0h 00m, covering 1,073 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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 $349 to $1,370. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Des Moines to Missoula?
Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 23m, compared with 6h 30m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and 7h 46m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Missoula?
Missoula is 1 hour behind Des Moines (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
How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Missoula flight?
Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Missoula range from $368 to $538, with an average of $482 over the past 12 months. Anything below $368 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $368 - about $178 less than Monday (33% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Des Moines to Missoula trip for September. Fares historically average $338 round-trip in that month - typically $346 less than the most expensive month, which is August (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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