Travelling from Minneapolis to Missoula International Airport (MSO): what you need to know
Minneapolis's main airport is Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Check out your options for departing from this terminal when booking your flights from Minneapolis to Missoula International Airport (MSO).
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 55 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Minneapolis to Missoula International Airport.
Missoula International Airport is located in Missoula. The city operates in the UTC-6 timezone and is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Missoula International Airport (MSO) is the most popular route. There are 13 direct departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, hop on the last flight with Delta at 22:00. Choose the first MSP to MSO departure operated by Sun Country Airlines at 08:20 if you want to get going earlier.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Minneapolis to MSO.
With more people on the move during peak months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas and local events or festivals.
Airports in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Fly without interruptions from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Nonstop flights from Minneapolis to Missoula International Airport (MSO) are available from here.
When departing from MSP, you can catch a direct flight from Minneapolis to Missoula International Airport with Sun Country Airlines.
From central Minneapolis, MSP is around 21 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to find the best way to reach the terminal.
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About Missoula International Airport (MSO)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Minneapolis to Missoula International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near MSO:
Getting from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to central Missoula
Missoula International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Missoula. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 11 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Missoula International Airport (MSO)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Minneapolis to Missoula International Airport is C$136. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$271. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
10 months before your departure is the best time to lock in flight tickets from Minneapolis to MSO.
July is the cheapest month for tickets from Minneapolis to Missoula International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Minneapolis to Missoula International Airport (MSO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Minneapolis to Missoula International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Missoula in February when it's quieter.
Before booking a flight from Minneapolis to MSO, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Missoula, with the temperature ranging from 8ºC to 33ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Minneapolis to Missoula International Airport in December when temperatures average between -15ºC and 3ºC.
More about Missoula
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