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$117+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Missoula (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 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MSO
janv. 22 — janv. 291
jeu. 1/22
jeu. 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Missoula Johnson-Bell Field are usually found in November or August, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
mer. 12/242:31 pmORD - MSO
1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines
lun. 1/55:15 pmMSO - ORD
1 stop5h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$524
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
jeu. 12/254:01 pmORD - MSO
1 stop5h 39mDelta
lun. 1/55:00 amMSO - ORD
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Deal found 12/22$549
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
jeu. 12/258:45 amORD - MSO
1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines
mar. 1/62:37 pmMSO - ORD
1 stop8h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$554
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
jeu. 12/259:50 amMDW - MSO
2 stops11h 50mDelta
lun. 12/298:10 amMSO - MDW
2 stops8h 16mDelta
Deal found 12/21$589
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
jeu. 12/2510:56 amORD - MSO
1 stop6h 14mUnited Airlines
lun. 12/292:38 pmMSO - ORD
1 stop8h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$593
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
lun. 12/227:05 pmORD - MSO
1 stop6h 28mDelta
sam. 12/275:20 amMSO - ORD
1 stop6h 21mDelta
Deal found 12/21$601
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
jeu. 12/251:22 pmORD - MSO
2 stops11h 00mDelta
lun. 12/295:20 amMSO - ORD
1 stop6h 21mDelta
Deal found 12/21$610
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
lun. 12/222:31 pmORD - MSO
1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines
mar. 1/62:37 pmMSO - ORD
1 stop5h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$614
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
mar. 12/231:55 pmORD - MSO
1 stop8h 46mUnited Airlines
dim. 12/282:38 pmMSO - ORD
1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$624
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
jeu. 12/254:01 pmORD - MSO
1 stop5h 39mDelta
mer. 12/3112:38 pmMSO - ORD
1 stop7h 58mDelta
Deal found 12/22$629
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
jeu. 12/259:50 amMDW - MSO
2 stops11h 50mDelta
sam. 1/38:10 amMSO - MDW
2 stops8h 16mDelta
Deal found 12/22$799
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/2311:29 amMDW - MSO
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
mer. 12/3110:49 amMSO - MDW
2 stops50h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$892

Find flight deals from Chicago to Missoula

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Missoula (MSO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated décembre 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$252
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$117
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$746

Good round-trip deal

$371 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Missoula that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated décembre 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Missoula that are best for you.

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ChicagoMissoula

ORD - MSO

ORDMSO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sam. 2/14

3:54 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

mer. 2/18

6:23 am-4:33 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$269

ChicagoMissoula

ORD - MSO

ORDMSO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 1/19

1:55 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop8h 56m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

lun. 1/26

2:37 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$269

ChicagoMissoula

ORD - MSO

ORDMSO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 1/21

6:40 pm-12:28 am

1 stop6h 48m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

lun. 1/26

7:55 am-9:05 pm

2 stops12h 10m

$274

ChicagoMissoula

ORD - MSO

ORDMSO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven. 1/23

6:40 pm-12:28 am

1 stop6h 48m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

lun. 1/26

7:55 am-9:05 pm

2 stops12h 10m

$274

ChicagoMissoula

ORD - MSO

ORDMSO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sam. 2/28

3:54 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

sam. 3/7

1:01 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$311

ChicagoMissoula

ORD - MSO

ORDMSO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 1/19

6:40 pm-12:28 am

1 stop6h 48m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

lun. 1/26

7:55 am-9:05 pm

2 stops12h 10m

$315

ChicagoMissoula

ORD - MSO

ORDMSO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven. 1/23

8:00 am-12:23 pm

1 stop29h 23m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

lun. 1/26

4:20 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$315

ChicagoMissoula

ORD - MSO

ORDMSO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 1/6

6:40 pm-12:29 am

1 stop6h 49m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

sam. 1/10

5:00 am-1:16 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$329

ChicagoMissoula

ORD - MSO

ORDMSO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven. 2/13

3:54 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

lun. 2/16

6:23 am-2:11 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$334

ChicagoMissoula

ORD - MSO

ORDMSO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven. 1/16

6:40 pm-12:29 am

1 stop6h 49m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

mer. 1/21

6:18 pm-8:42 am

2 stops13h 24m

$339

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Missoula in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Chicago-Missoula flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Missoula flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Missoula flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Missoula flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Chicago-Missoula flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Missoula

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Missoula from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Missoula

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Missoula?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Missoula. Price data was last updated on December 19, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Missoula, you should look to book at least 23 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Missoula?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Missoula (average of $214). Flying from Chicago to Missoula in January is currently the most expensive (average of $446). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to MSO?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Missoula. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated décembre 23, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 55% on flights from Chicago to Missoula by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Missoula

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Missoula. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated décembre 23, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to MSO are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Missoula?

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 décembre 23, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago to Missoula by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,506 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Georgana,Dec 2025

ORD - PDX

Very cordial grew. Thank you. However, crying baby issues and no ear plugs available.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,506 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,506 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Georgana,Dec 2025

ORD - PDX

Very cordial grew. Thank you. However, crying baby issues and no ear plugs available.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,103 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,506 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Georgana,Dec 2025

ORD - PDX

Very cordial grew. Thank you. However, crying baby issues and no ear plugs available.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,053 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,506 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Georgana,Dec 2025

ORD - PDX

Very cordial grew. Thank you. However, crying baby issues and no ear plugs available.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Missoula. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Missoula from Chicago?

    Missoula Johnson-Bell Field (MSO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago to Missoula. You should not have trouble finding flights to Johnson-Bell Field from Chicago; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights to the Missoula airport from Chicago. It is only a 5.5 mi journey from Johnson-Bell Field (MSO) to Missoula’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Missoula?

    Departing from Chicago to Missoula will take you 6h 48m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1328 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    American Airlines, at $229, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Missoula.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Alaska Airlines. Users have found that American Airlines is 47% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $134 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $161 and United Airlines from $166 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Missoula?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to Missoula? While on average our users pay $446, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $371. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Missoula Johnson-Bell Field), is priced around $252.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Missoula?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Missoula.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Missoula?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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 Chicago to Missoula?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Missoula (average of $214). Flying from Chicago to Missoula in January is currently the most expensive (average of $446). 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 4 airlines flying from Chicago to Missoula

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 décembre 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$229Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$270Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$271Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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