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

• Earliest: departs at 6:31 pm and lands at 8:59 pm
• Latest: departs at 6:31 pm and lands at 8:59 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 28m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Missoula takes 2h 28m, 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.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Missoula range from $336 to $575, with an average of $434 over the past 12 months. Anything below $336 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the $434 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $379 round-trip via Salt Lake City (SLC), compared to $514 for nonstop.

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 Airbus A319 variants.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Missoula are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $227, which is 17% 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 San Francisco to Missoula usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Missoula Johnson-Bell Field (MSO).

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

• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 51% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Portland (PDX) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from San Francisco to Missoula. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $388 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $549, a difference of $161.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only United Airlines operates flights between San Francisco and Missoula.

Flying via Portland (PDX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 26m, compared with 5h 04m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 5h 45m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

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

Among airlines operating San Francisco 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.