Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Missoula Airport (MSO): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Missoula Airport is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Flights from SFO to MSO start at 12:00 — the first with United Airlines. The last departure is at 12:25 with United Airlines. Overall, you can choose from three weekly San Francisco International Airport to Missoula Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your SFO to MSO flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
United offers direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Missoula Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Missoula — and maybe even more of the United States if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with United on this route.
Among carriers operating SFO to MSO flights, United has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Missoula Airport. These are the top stopovers between SFO and MSO:
Los Angeles International Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
Salt Lake City Airport
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
78% of flights that depart San Francisco International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Missoula Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to SFO:
Arriving at Missoula Airport (MSO)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MSO if you're taking a late San Francisco International Airport to Missoula Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Missoula Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Dollar or Hertz and chase adventure across Missoula and beyond.
To lock in the best rate, book your ride from Missoula Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices usually increase closer to your date of travel.
When to fly to Missoula Airport (MSO)
July is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Missoula Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Missoula in March.
The warmest month in Missoula is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Missoula Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -16ºC and 2ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SFO to MSO around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Missoula has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres west of Missoula, a visit to Spokane will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of the United States, head for Boise, roughly 402 kilometres south-west of Missoula. Cathedral Of The Rockies, Boise Depot and St. John's Cathedral are key reasons to visit.
