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Flights from Des Moines to Missoula

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Missoula. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Chicago, about 5h 06m door to door (41 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 06m
DSMMSODEN

Des Moines to Missoula at a glance

Fastest journey5h 06mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Missoula

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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DSM Denver (DEN) MSO
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, SkyWest
Mon09:15 DSM10:03 DEN1h 27m connection11:30 DEN13:21 MSOUnited Airlines
37 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 06m
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DSM Chicago (ORD) MSO
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines, Envoy Air
Tue06:00 DSM07:21 ORD1h 39m connection09:00 ORD11:13 MSOUnited Airlines
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 13m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,720 km1,068 miles
Journey time
5h 06mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hMissoula vs Des Moines
Currency in Missoula
USD
Airports
DSM → MSO

Flights from Des Moines to Missoula: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Missoula?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver and Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Missoula?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 06m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,720 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Missoula?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN) and Chicago (ORD). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Missoula?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Missoula: Missoula Montana Airport (MSO).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Missoula?
Missoula is 1 hour behind Des Moines.

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