Cheap flights to Montana from $69

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WAS — BZN
Mar 24 — Mar 311

Flights to Montana in 2024

Find the latest flights to Montana in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data was last updated on March 19, 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$583

Round-trip from

$268

One-way from

$138
High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in March 2024
From New York to Bozeman Gallatin Field
One-way flight from New York to Montana

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Cheap flights to Montana in March & April 2024

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The lowest-priced flights departing to Montana in March and April 2024 can be found below. Be sure to check back soon as deals update often.
Cheap flights to Bozeman, MT
Wed 4/2411:20 amLAX - BZN
Nonstop2h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/274:05 pmBZN - LAX
Nonstop2h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$189
Wed 4/2411:20 amLAX - BZN
Nonstop2h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/272:33 pmBZN - LAX
1 stop5h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$198
Tue 4/97:00 amLAX - BZN
1 stop5h 09mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/94:02 pmBZN - LAX
1 stop8h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$202
Thu 4/116:15 amLAX - BZN
1 stop6h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/142:26 pmBZN - LAX
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$203
Thu 4/116:15 amLAX - BZN
1 stop6h 21mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/158:03 pmBZN - LAX
1 stop13h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$206
Mon 4/87:00 amLAX - BZN
1 stop7h 07mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/94:02 pmBZN - LAX
1 stop8h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$208
Fri 4/1210:55 amSFO - BZN
Nonstop2h 38mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/163:25 pmBZN - SFO
Nonstop2h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$224
Wed 4/173:10 pmSFO - BZN
1 stop7h 18mDelta
Wed 4/245:45 amBZN - SFO
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Deal found 3/18$226
Tue 4/911:20 amLAX - BZN
Nonstop2h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/174:05 pmBZN - LAX
Nonstop2h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$229
Cheap flights to Missoula, MT
Thu 4/181:25 pmSFO - MSO
1 stop9h 12mDelta
Mon 4/226:00 amMSO - SFO
1 stop7h 57mDelta
Deal found 3/18$208
Fri 4/266:15 pmDEN - MSO
1 stop6h 09mDelta
Sun 4/285:40 amMSO - DEN
1 stop6h 19mDelta
Deal found 3/18$208
Wed 4/178:25 amSFO - MSO
2 stops8h 12mDelta
Mon 4/226:00 amMSO - SFO
1 stop7h 57mDelta
Deal found 3/18$213
Sat 4/279:10 pmSEA - MSO
Nonstop1h 21mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/302:41 pmMSO - SEA
Nonstop1h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$222
Sat 3/307:25 pmDEN - MSO
Nonstop2h 09mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/16:30 amMSO - DEN
Nonstop2h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$234
Thu 4/185:45 pmDEN - MSO
1 stop5h 52mDelta
Sat 4/206:00 amMSO - DEN
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Deal found 3/18$243
Wed 4/179:10 pmSEA - MSO
Nonstop1h 21mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/247:50 pmMSO - SEA
Nonstop1h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$247
Wed 4/175:35 amSEA - MSO
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Wed 4/2412:30 pmMSO - SEA
1 stop5h 30mDelta
Deal found 3/18$261
Fri 4/129:10 pmSEA - MSO
Nonstop1h 20mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/157:26 pmMSO - SEA
Nonstop1h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$267
Cheap flights to Kalispell, MT
Sat 4/2711:30 amLAX - FCA
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Tue 4/306:00 amFCA - LAX
1 stop6h 57mDelta
Deal found 3/18$228
Sat 4/2711:30 amLAX - FCA
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Tue 4/305:20 amFCA - LAX
2 stops10h 25mDelta
Deal found 3/18$233
Fri 4/261:10 pmLAX - FCA
2 stops10h 28mDelta
Sun 4/286:00 amFCA - LAX
1 stop6h 57mDelta
Deal found 3/18$248
Tue 4/91:10 pmLAX - FCA
2 stops10h 28mDelta
Sat 4/135:20 amFCA - LAX
1 stop4h 50mDelta
Deal found 3/18$272
Tue 4/97:30 pmLAX - FCA
1 stop4h 08mDelta
Sat 4/135:20 amFCA - LAX
1 stop4h 50mDelta
Deal found 3/18$282
Thu 4/115:50 amDFW - FCA
2 stops12h 31mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/146:11 pmFCA - DFW
1 stop19h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$287
Wed 4/35:50 amLAX - FCA
1 stop4h 51mDelta
Sat 4/65:25 amFCA - LAX
1 stop4h 48mDelta
Deal found 3/18$288
Sat 4/205:24 amDEN - FCA
1 stop6h 31mDelta
Tue 4/236:15 pmFCA - DEN
1 stop4h 55mDelta
Deal found 3/17$288
Thu 4/115:50 amDFW - FCA
2 stops12h 31mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/156:59 pmFCA - DFW
1 stop9h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$294

Montana 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Montana in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data were last updated on March 19, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights to Montana in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Wed 4/2411:20 amLAX - BZN
Nonstop2h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/274:05 pmBZN - LAX
Nonstop2h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$189
Mon 6/2411:31 amLAX - BZN
Nonstop2h 29mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/284:05 pmBZN - LAX
Nonstop2h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$193
Wed 4/2411:20 amLAX - BZN
Nonstop2h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/272:33 pmBZN - LAX
1 stop5h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$198
Tue 5/146:00 amLAX - BZN
1 stop8h 14mAlaska Airlines
Fri 5/316:00 amBZN - LAX
1 stop5h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$200
Tue 4/97:00 amLAX - BZN
1 stop5h 09mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/94:02 pmBZN - LAX
1 stop8h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$202
Thu 4/116:15 amLAX - BZN
1 stop6h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/142:26 pmBZN - LAX
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$203
Thu 4/116:15 amLAX - BZN
1 stop6h 21mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/158:03 pmBZN - LAX
1 stop13h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$206
Mon 4/87:00 amLAX - BZN
1 stop7h 07mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/94:02 pmBZN - LAX
1 stop8h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$208
Wed 5/156:00 amLAX - BZN
1 stop8h 14mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/296:00 amBZN - LAX
1 stop8h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$211

Flights to Montana departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Montana, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data was last updated on March 19, 2024.
Browse through available last-minute flights traveling to Montana. It's recommended that you verify the details of your last-minute flight before booking.
Thu 3/287:00 amEWR - BZN
Nonstop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/211:07 amBZN - EWR
Nonstop4h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$322
Fri 3/295:30 pmORD - MSO
1 stop5h 45mDelta
Wed 4/106:20 pmMSO - ORD
1 stop5h 39mDelta
Deal found 3/18$335
Mon 3/257:28 pmLAX - FCA
1 stop4h 11mDelta
Fri 3/295:59 pmFCA - LAX
1 stop6h 57mDelta
Deal found 3/18$338

One-way flights to Montana

Explore one-way flight options to Montana for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data was last updated on March 19, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available flights traveling to Montana at this time. Reserve a round-trip flight to Montana instead by utilizing the search form above.
Thu 4/46:45 amLAX - BZN
1 stop14h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$91
Wed 5/812:12 pmDEN - MSO
Nonstop2h 12mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$69
Thu 5/26:15 amLAX - FCA
1 stop14h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$81

Direct flights to Montana

Wed 4/2411:20 amLAX - BZN
Nonstop2h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/274:05 pmBZN - LAX
Nonstop2h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$189
Fri 4/1210:55 amSFO - BZN
Nonstop2h 38mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/163:25 pmBZN - SFO
Nonstop2h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$224
Tue 4/911:20 amLAX - BZN
Nonstop2h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/174:05 pmBZN - LAX
Nonstop2h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$229
Sat 6/111:26 amLAX - BZN
Nonstop2h 32mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/24:15 pmBZN - LAX
Nonstop2h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$235
Mon 4/1511:20 amLAX - BZN
Nonstop2h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/224:05 pmBZN - LAX
Nonstop2h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$240
Tue 4/911:20 amLAX - BZN
Nonstop2h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/154:05 pmBZN - LAX
Nonstop2h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$244
Thu 5/2311:31 amLAX - BZN
Nonstop2h 29mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/284:02 pmBZN - LAX
Nonstop2h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$246
Wed 4/1011:20 amLAX - BZN
Nonstop2h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/154:05 pmBZN - LAX
Nonstop2h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$259
Thu 5/2311:31 amLAX - BZN
Nonstop2h 29mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/264:15 pmBZN - LAX
Nonstop2h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$263

Find flights to Montana within your budget

Locate flights to Montana that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data was last updated on March 19, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

$189 - $330

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesBozeman Gallatin Field

LAX - BZN

LAXBZN

Los Angeles

Wed 4/24

Nonstop2h 45m

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Sat 4/27

Nonstop2h 50m

$189

Los AngelesBozeman Gallatin Field

LAX - BZN

LAXBZN

Los Angeles

Mon 6/24

Nonstop2h 29m

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Thu 7/4

Nonstop2h 43m

$193

Los AngelesBozeman Gallatin Field

LAX - BZN

LAXBZN

Los Angeles

Tue 5/14

1 stop8h 14m

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Fri 5/31

1 stop5h 47m

$200

Los AngelesBozeman Gallatin Field

LAX - BZN

LAXBZN

Los Angeles

Tue 4/9

1 stop5h 09m

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Tue 4/9

1 stop8h 27m

$202

Los AngelesBozeman Gallatin Field

LAX - BZN

LAXBZN

Los Angeles

Thu 4/11

1 stop6h 21m

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Sun 4/14

1 stop17h 55m

$203

Los AngelesBozeman Gallatin Field

LAX - BZN

LAXBZN

Los Angeles

Thu 4/11

1 stop6h 21m

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Mon 4/15

1 stop13h 37m

$206

San FranciscoBozeman Gallatin Field

SFO - BZN

SFOBZN

San Francisco

Sat 8/10

1 stop3h 44m

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Tue 8/20

1 stop6h 04m

$226

New York John F Kennedy IntlBozeman Gallatin Field

JFK - BZN

JFKBZN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/20

2 stops11h 36m

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Tue 8/27

2 stops12h 18m

$322

Chicago O'Hare IntlBozeman Gallatin Field

ORD - BZN

ORDBZN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/18

1 stop4h 53m

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Thu 7/25

1 stop6h 17m

$330

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Average price of flights to Montana by month

Plan your trip to Montana by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Montana is currently $80 while a round-trip flight costs $230. Price data was last updated on March 17, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Montana (average of $378). Flying to Montana in July will prove the most costly (average of $528). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$378

February

$419

March

$488

April

$398

May

$449

June

$523

July

$528

August

$432

September

$467

October

$378

November

$398

December

$398

Temperature and rainfall in Montana by month

Plan your trip to Montana by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

BZN

Temperature

15.8 - 64.4 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Montana, 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 64.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.8 F).

When is the best time to book a flight to Montana?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight to Montana. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
Booking 29 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Montana. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Montana

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Montana. 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 Montana. Reviews last updated March 19, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta and American Airlines to Montana. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

7.7
Good
4,921 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

7.5
Good
1,078 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

7.4
Good
11,602 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

We can’t guarantee you’ll strike gold on your flight to Montana, but we can promise you’ll enjoy your time in this wealthy state. The discovery of gold in 1864 at Montana’s Last Chance Gulch in Helena started a rush of civilization to the state. The gold rush commenced Montana’s Wild West era, which visitors booking flights to Montana can still see in the Bannack/Virginia City/Nevada City area.

Brush up on your history before you book a flight to Montana so you can appreciate the state for its story. Soon after the gold rush and at the beginning of the 20th century, Montana experienced another boost to its economy. Thanks to its fertile land, and the 1909 Enlarged Homestead Act (which gives 320 acres of land to anyone who stays there for at least five months out of the year for a minimum of three years), farmers from all over the country moved to Montana and helped build the backbone of the 41st state. Today, wheat is still the major crop in the state and farmers continue to churn out necessities to keep Montana’s agricultural economy thriving.

Travelers book flights to Montana every year in an effort to hike, climb and canoe some of the country’s most beautiful landscape. Thanks to the millions of travelers booking Montana flights and accommodations every year for Glacier National Park, the Battle of Little Bighorn site, and three of the five entrances to Yellowstone National Park, Montana remains a wealthy state.

Popular Destinations in Montana

What is good to know if travelling to Montana?

  • Lovers of the great outdoors will relish every second of their visit to Montana’s Glacier National Park that’s set on a million acres. One of its major highlights includes the Going-to-the-Sun Road – a 52 mile drive crossing the Continental Divide and the stone reef Garden Wall.
  • If you feel like you’ve been deprived of some art and culture during your trip then head to the Yellowstone Art Museum which showcases Montana’s best artists including renowned cowboy illustrator Will James.
  • Ever heard a cowboy recite poetry? Well if you haven’t then you’re in for a real treat. Held once a year the Montana Cowboy Poetry Gathering is a tradition that has been passed on for generations and is a fun way to meet locals and learn about Montana’s past.
  • A trip to Montana wouldn’t be complete without a day of fly-fishing in its great trout waters. According to the experts, the most accessible river is the Gallatin around Big Sky. Just pull over on Highway 191, find a fishing hole, cast your line and hook that 16-inch rainbow.
  • Craving some adventure? Big Sky’s 4,350 foot vertical drop will make even the most intrepid skier’s heart stop. But if that’s too much for you then head over to nearby Moonlight Basin that boasts an impressive 5,300 acres with an average of 400 inches each season.
  • After all those strenuous outdoor activities, treat yourself to a dip into the warm mineral waters of Chico Hot Springs. Located at the foot of Paradise Valley’s Absaroka Mountains, the open-air hot springs are a popular spot for some post-ski “rehab”.
  • What is the climate like in Montana?

    Summer has warm days and cool nights. July temperatures range from the 70s (F) to 80s during the day and 40s (F) and 50s at night. Fall is cool and clear, and snow falls in the high country in October. Winter can be very cold and windy from November through March. Temperatures range from +50 to –50, but the Chinook winds bring mild weather. Spring is very short and can be chilly with snow or rain.

  • When is the best time to fly to Montana?

    Peak Season: A state for outdoor enthusiasts, most visitors book Montana flights and accommodationsin July and August. The major parks are busy March to September, and the state puts on festivals, rodeos, and pow-wows in summer. Glacial National Park’s more popular trails are crowded in summer, and there are size restrictions on vehicles traveling Going-to-the-Sun Road. Campgrounds fill up by late morning during July and August, and rooms need to be reserved in advance. The Little Bighorn Days festival is held on the weekend closest to June 25, and Butte hosts the biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the Rockies. Winter is the second peak season with its deep powder drawing snowboarders and skiers, both downhill and Nordic. Off Season: Except for the ski areas, winter is the off season. Budget-travelers who are willing to brave the cold can find cheap flights to Montana during the winter months.

  • What is the best way to travel around Montana?

    As the fourth largest U.S. state, the regional airports offer Montana flights to in-state destinations. Buses traverse the state along I-90 and north to south along I-15, and there are train stops at either side of Glacier National Park. The Big Sky state, though, is best explored by car. The roads are well maintained, but rent according to when and where you will be driving. Some destinations require driving gravel and dirt roads, and in the more remote locations tow trucks are rare. Montana’s speed limits are liberal, but strictly enforced. In winter, some highways may be open only to four-wheel drive vehicles or those with snow tires or chains. Always carry sleeping bags, extra food, flashlights, and other safety gear to ensure your survival if the car breaks down or you get caught in a blizzard. Montana is very popular with bicyclists, especially the western part of the state. Missoula is one of the best U.S. cities for cycling and has very good bike routes. Glacial National Park is a hiker’s paradise, but is also fun to experience by car along Going-to-the-Sun Road. Tour boats can take you around the large lakes, and you can rent canoes, rowboats, and outboards.

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