Traveling from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Missoula International Airport (MSO): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to Missoula International Airport is 2 hours 37 minutes. Missoula's timezone is UTC-6, making Missoula 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. A good rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
To break up your flight from San Diego International Airport to Missoula International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a city that appeals to you. Popular stopovers on the SAN - MSO route are:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport
Salt Lake City International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)
C$147 is the best price for a one-way ticket from San Diego International Airport to Missoula International Airport. Return flights start at C$388. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To snag cheap flight tickets from SAN to MSO, book your journey 10 months ahead of the departure date.
June is the cheapest month for flight tickets from San Diego International Airport to Missoula International Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Finding a cheap ticket from SAN to MSO is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Diego International Airport to Missoula International Airport.
Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Traveling from central San Diego to San Diego International Airport takes around 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 9 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a handy hotel near SAN? If you're on an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Missoula International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Missoula International Airport (MSO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from San Diego International Airport to Missoula International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MSO instead:
Getting from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to central Missoula
From Missoula International Airport, Missoula is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 11 minutes to reach the center driving.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Missoula International Airport (MSO)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Missoula International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Missoula in February.
The warmest month in Missoula is July, with the temperature ranging between 8ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from San Diego International Airport to Missoula International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SAN to MSO in December. Average temperatures are between -15ºC and 3ºC then.
More about Missoula
Once you've locked in your flights from SAN to MSO, you'll want to find a hotel in Missoula. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. A Carousel for Missoula, Missoula Art Museum and Fort Missoula Museum are must-have experiences during your Missoula visit.
Complete your Missoula trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Missoula International Airport — now it's time to find a place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Missoula.