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Among airlines operating Missoula to San Francisco flights:

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

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

Only United Airlines operates flights between Missoula and San Francisco.

Flights from Missoula to San Francisco usually depart from Missoula Johnson-Bell Field (MSO) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Missoula to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $329 round-trip, compared to $343 via a layover through Portland (PDX).

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 Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 variants.

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

• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Portland (PDX) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 9% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Missoula to San Francisco route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $338 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $417, a difference of $79. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:49 am and lands at 9:25 am
• Latest: departs at 4:15 pm and lands at 6:51 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 36m.

A nonstop flight from Missoula to San Francisco takes 2h 36m, covering 768 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $226 to $1,146. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Missoula to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $228, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Portland (PDX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 21m, compared with 5h 06m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 5h 25m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

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

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Round-trip flights from Missoula to San Francisco range from $290 to $446, with an average of $348 over the past 12 months. Anything below $290 counts as a good deal.