Cheap Flights from MSO to MSP: When to Fly from Missoula to Minneapolis

 

The cheapest times to fly from MSO to MSP are

• January 1st to February 4th
• May 14th to June 10th
• August 6th to November 18th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from MSO to MSP is late October to early November. Prices can be as high as $732 for Sunday flights during mid December, or as low as $259 for Tuesday flights around late October to early November.

 

When to Fly to Minneapolis

Flying from Missoula, MT (MSO) to Minneapolis, MN (MSP) will usually cost between $269 to $474 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late October to early November with an average ticket price of $289. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid December, with an average price of $446. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $158 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $301 can be considered a good price for a round-trip MSO to MSP flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the MSO to MSP route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the MSO to MSP flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Missoula. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.19, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $100 (26%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $284. Return trip prices are from the MSP to MSO flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from MSO to MSP can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 48 minutes may be realistic.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from MSO to MSP? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 5 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport to Missoula International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1010 miles or 1625 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from MSO to MSP?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop MSO to MSP flight is about 2 hour 48 minutes.

How many flights go between Missoula, MT and Minneapolis, MN?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 65 available flights from MSO to MSP.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from MSO to MSP tend to depart as late as the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 30% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 8% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave MSP heading for MSO about 21 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Minneapolis, MN is about 18 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Delta: 21 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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