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Cheapest round-trip
$309
Typical prices: $299-$583
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/5Thu 11/8
MSP - MSO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$409
Typical prices: $280-$568
Delta
Mon 9/24Thu 9/27
MSP - MSO • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Delta. Average duration is 2h 51m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 25 weeks in advance save around 55% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 34% price drop
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $444 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 55m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to Missoula (MSP-MSO)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Minneapolis to Missoula

Wed, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 13
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6:56 pm - 8:59 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field
27h 03m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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9:49 pm - 7:08 pmMSO  Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
20h 19m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$306Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8
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6:25 am - 4:25 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field
11h 00m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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5:51 pm - 9:58 amMSO  Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
39h 07m2 stops Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Denver Intl
$309Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8
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6:25 am - 4:25 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field
11h 00m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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9:07 pm - 1:27 pmMSO  Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
15h 20m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$314Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3
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5:21 pm - 11:01 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field
6h 40m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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7:03 am - 6:25 pmMSO  Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
10h 22m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$389Alaska Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 4
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7:01 am - 12:22 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field
6h 21m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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4:17 pm - 11:55 pmMSO  Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
6h 38m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$389Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29
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7:00 am - 3:17 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field
9h 17m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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4:16 pm - 11:59 pmMSO  Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
6h 43m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$389Alaska Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 12
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6:00 pm - 7:54 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field
2h 54mnonstop
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8:33 am - 12:06 pmMSO  Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
2h 33mnonstop
$409Delta
Fri, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 29
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12:55 pm - 2:42 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field
2h 47mnonstop
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6:00 am - 9:30 amMSO  Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
2h 30mnonstop
$409Delta
Sat, Oct 3 - Thu, Oct 8
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:24 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field
6h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:19 pm - 11:59 pmMSO  Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
5h 40m1 stop Denver Intl
$429United Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Sat, Sep 26
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5:45 am - 10:02 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field
5h 17m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:19 pm - 11:59 pmMSO  Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
5h 40m1 stop Denver Intl
$429United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Minneapolis to Missoula flights

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

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to Missoula, it is 31% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 33% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Missoula?

  • July is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Missoula at $277 round-trip.
  • January ($739) and December ($518) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 166% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Minneapolis to Missoula the cheapest?

Flights from Minneapolis to Missoula are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 55% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Minneapolis to Missoula

 
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Key details for Minneapolis to Missoula flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$127
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
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When to book flights from Minneapolis to Missoula

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Your Minneapolis to Missoula flight questions, answered

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

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Minneapolis to Missoula flights?

    Among airlines operating Minneapolis to Missoula flights:

    • Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

  • What airlines are available from Minneapolis to Missoula?

    Only Delta operates flights between Minneapolis and Missoula.

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

    Flights from Minneapolis to Missoula usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at Missoula Johnson-Bell Field (MSO).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Minneapolis to Missoula flights?

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

    • Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

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

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

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Minneapolis to Missoula?

    On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $419 round-trip, compared to $444 via a layover through Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Minneapolis to Missoula?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Minneapolis to Missoula?

    The Airbus A220-100 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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

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

    • Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 60% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 38% of one-stop connections
    • Salt Lake City (SLC) - 3% of one-stop connections

    Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 48% on the Minneapolis to Missoula route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $291 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $559, a difference of $268. 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 are flight departures from Minneapolis to Missoula spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Minneapolis to Missoula flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • How long is a flight from Minneapolis to Missoula?

    A nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Missoula takes 2h 51m, covering 1,010 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Minneapolis to Missoula?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 12:50 pm and lands at 3:41 pm
    • Latest: departs at 9:57 pm and lands at 12:48 am.

    The flight takes about 2h 51m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Minneapolis to Missoula flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 48% above the route average of $419. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 $309 to $1,472. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Minneapolis to Missoula looking right now?

    One-way fares from Minneapolis to Missoula are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $230, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 55m, compared with 6h 25m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 8h 06m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

  • What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Missoula?

    Missoula is 1 hour behind Minneapolis (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 Minneapolis to Missoula flight?

    Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Missoula range from $299 to $583, with an average of $419 over the past 12 months. Anything below $299 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Minneapolis to Missoula flights?

    Delta is the only airline on the Minneapolis to Missoula route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

Your guide to booking Minneapolis 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 Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $291 - about $268 less than Monday (48% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 25 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 55% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Minneapolis to Missoula trip for July. Fares historically average $277 round-trip in that month - typically $462 less than the most expensive month, which is January (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.
    - StoneCreek Lodge
    - Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Missoula

Prefer to fly direct from Minneapolis to Missoula?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Missoula Johnson-Bell Field Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Minneapolis St Paul to Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Direct returns

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field to Minneapolis St Paul

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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