Traveling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Missoula International Airport (MSO): what you need to know
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to MSO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Getting to Missoula (and then discovering more of United States!) is a snap with United Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Missoula International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with United Airlines on this route.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Missoula International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SFO and MSO:
Salt Lake City International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)
Right now, $106 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Missoula International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $251. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SFO to MSO if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Missoula International Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from SFO to MSO couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Missoula International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights leaving San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Missoula International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near SFO:
Arriving at Missoula International Airport (MSO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Francisco International Airport to Missoula International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MSO instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Missoula International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Dollar or Hertz and explore beyond Missoula's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest possible price, reserve your ride from Missoula International Airport a few weeks in advance. Rates generally rise as your departure date approaches.
Getting from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to central Missoula
MSO is located at 5225 Highway 10 West.
Missoula International Airport is approximately 11 kilometers from the center of Missoula. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
Getting to the center by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Missoula International Airport (MSO)
July is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Missoula International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Missoula in February.
When reserving your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Missoula International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Missoula, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to MSO in December. Average temperatures are between -15ºC (5ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Spokane is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Missoula. Around 274 kilometers away to the west, top sights here include Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in United States, consider Boise, about 402 kilometers south-west of Missoula. Idaho State Capitol Building, Old Idaho Penitentiary and Zoo Boise are among the biggest draws.
