Traveling from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Missoula International Airport (MSO): what you need to know
2 hours 36 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Missoula International Airport. Missoula is 1 hour ahead of Phoenix and operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
Taking off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you prefer a stopover for your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Missoula International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. Here are the most popular stopovers between PHX and MSO:
John Wayne Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Salt Lake City International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Missoula International Airport is $96. The cheapest price for a return flight is $341. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from PHX to MSO.
July is the cheapest month for tickets from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Missoula International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Use filters to find the right trip for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Missoula International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is about 8 kilometers from central Phoenix. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 11 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 34 minutes.
Want a handy hotel close to PHX? If you're catching an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Missoula International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Missoula International Airport (MSO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Missoula International Airport. Book 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 kilometers away. It takes around 11 minutes to get to the center driving.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Missoula International Airport (MSO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Missoula International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Missoula in February.
Before locking in your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Missoula International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Missoula, with the temperature ranging from 8ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from PHX to MSO in December if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -15ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Missoula
As soon as you've booked your flights from PHX to MSO, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Missoula. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting city:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. A Carousel for Missoula, Missoula Art Museum and Fort Missoula Museum are top attractions which should feature on any good Missoula itinerary.
Complete your Missoula trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Missoula International Airport, check out our low prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one go to get the best car rental price for your Missoula getaway.