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$164+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Missoula (DSM - MSO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MSO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(Delta)

One-way from

$164
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Missoula
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Missoula. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/196:30 amDSM - MSO
2 stops12h 05mDelta
Tue 4/225:40 amMSO - DSM
2 stops9h 58mDelta
Deal found 2/20$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/75:11 pmDSM - MSO
1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/112:33 pmMSO - DSM
1 stop5h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$290
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/55:00 amDSM - MSO
1 stop19h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/85:32 amMSO - DSM
1 stop6h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$520

Find flights from Des Moines to Missoula within your budget

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Des Moines

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Missoula

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Price

Des MoinesMissoula

DSM - MSO

DSMMSO

Des Moines

Sat 4/19

6:30 am-5:35 pm

2 stops12h 05m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Tue 4/22

5:40 am-4:38 pm

2 stops9h 58m

$269

Des MoinesMissoula

DSM - MSO

DSMMSO

Des Moines

Fri 3/7

5:11 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Tue 3/11

2:33 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$290

Des MoinesMissoula

DSM - MSO

DSMMSO

Des Moines

Thu 6/5

5:00 am-11:01 pm

1 stop19h 01m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Sun 6/8

5:32 am-12:49 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$520

Des MoinesMissoula

DSM - MSO

DSMMSO

Des Moines

Wed 4/16

5:46 pm-12:33 am

2 stops7h 47m

$164

Des MoinesMissoula

DSM - MSO

DSMMSO

Des Moines

Wed 4/16

5:10 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$199

Des MoinesMissoula

DSM - MSO

DSMMSO

Des Moines

Sat 3/22

5:06 am-12:56 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$300

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Deals found on 2/18

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Missoula in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Missoula flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Missoula flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Missoula flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Missoula flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Missoula flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Rainfall in Missoula by month

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Missoula ranges from 0.7 - 2.1 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.1 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Missoula when rainfall is around 0.7 in.

Temperature in Missoula by month

Plan your trip to Missoula by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Missoula, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Missoula

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Missoula. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Missoula. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Missoula round-trip?

    Currently priced at $269, Delta will fly you from Des Moines to Missoula and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $290 and $520, respectively. Delta is priced at 46% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Missoula one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $164. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to Missoula for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Missoula that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Missoula flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Missoula by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Missoula?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Missoula (average of $365). Flying from Des Moines to Missoula in March is currently the most expensive (average of $554). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Des Moines to Missoula

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Des Moines to Missoula. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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