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Flights from Missoula to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Missoula to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Chicago, about 4h 30m door to door (19 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 30m
MSODSMDEN

Missoula to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey4h 30mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Missoula to Des Moines

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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MSO Denver (DEN) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Tue15:00 MSO16:54 DEN1h 06m connection18:00 DEN20:30 DSMUnited Airlines
14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 30m
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MSO Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Mon13:45 MSO17:48 ORD2h 12m connection20:00 ORD21:06 DSMEnvoy Air + United Airlines
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 21m
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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
4h 30mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hDes Moines vs Missoula
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
MSO → DSM

Flights from Missoula to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Missoula to Des Moines?
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 Missoula to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,720 km.
Where do you change planes between Missoula and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN) and Chicago (ORD). United Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Missoula and Des Moines?
Missoula: Missoula Montana Airport (MSO). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Missoula and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of Missoula.

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