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$125+ 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 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MSO
Jun 9 — Jun 161
Tue 6/9
Tue 6/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Missoula
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Missoula. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 10, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Sat 9/129:40 am
ORD
-
MSO
Nonstop3h 50m
American Airlines
Sat 9/191:29 pm
MSO
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/6$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Wed 8/199:54 am
ORD
-
MSO
Nonstop3h 51m
American Airlines
Tue 8/251:25 pm
MSO
-
ORD
1 stop8h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/7$319
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/149:00 am
ORD
-
MSO
1 stop7h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 9/187:00 am
MSO
-
ORD
1 stop10h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/8$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Mon 8/177:25 pm
MDW
-
MSO
1 stop5h 27m
Delta
Mon 8/245:57 am
MSO
-
MDW
1 stop6h 11m
Delta
Deal found 5/6$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 9/258:55 am
ORD
-
MSO
Nonstop3h 39m
United Airlines
Tue 9/2912:40 pm
MSO
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/8$333
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Tue 8/46:45 pm
ORD
-
MSO
1 stop6h 07m
Delta
Sat 9/265:40 am
MSO
-
ORD
2 stops8h 18m
Delta
Deal found 5/5$334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Thu 7/307:40 pm
ORD
-
MSO
1 stop5h 48m
Delta
Thu 8/65:30 am
MSO
-
ORD
1 stop5h 29m
Delta
Deal found 5/8$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Wed 8/198:55 am
ORD
-
MSO
Nonstop3h 39m
United Airlines
Tue 8/2512:40 pm
MSO
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/7$343
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Wed 8/196:40 am
ORD
-
MSO
2 stops12h 07m
Delta
Wed 8/263:36 pm
MSO
-
ORD
1 stop5h 11m
Delta
Deal found 5/7$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Thu 6/118:40 am
ORD
-
MSO
Nonstop3h 52m
United Airlines
Thu 6/1812:33 pm
MSO
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/6$346
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Wed 5/272:00 pm
ORD
-
MSO
2 stops11h 22m
Delta
Sun 5/315:30 am
MSO
-
ORD
2 stops8h 27m
Delta
Deal found 5/6$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Wed 8/196:05 am
MDW
-
MSO
2 stops12h 42m
Delta
Tue 8/255:30 am
MSO
-
MDW
2 stops12h 03m
Delta
Deal found 5/7$349

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 May 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$125
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$349

Good round-trip deal

$399 or less

Good one-way deal

$213 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 May 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Missoula that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoMissoula

ORD - MSO

ORDMSO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/6

8:40 am-11:32 am

Nonstop3h 52m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Wed 6/10

5:20 pm-12:44 am

1 stop6h 24m

$319

ChicagoMissoula

ORD - MSO

ORDMSO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/24

7:40 pm-12:28 am

1 stop5h 48m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Sun 8/9

5:30 am-11:59 am

1 stop5h 29m

$329

ChicagoMissoula

ORD - MSO

ORDMSO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/12

1:03 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop10h 56m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Sat 9/19

7:00 am-6:04 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$329

ChicagoMissoula

ORD - MSO

ORDMSO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/4

7:45 pm-12:22 am

1 stop5h 37m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Thu 6/11

1:17 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$329

ChicagoMissoula

MDW - MSO

MDWMSO

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/10

7:25 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Thu 9/3

5:45 am-1:11 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$329

ChicagoMissoula

MDW - MSO

MDWMSO

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/2

7:13 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Tue 6/9

5:55 am-1:09 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$329

ChicagoMissoula

ORD - MSO

ORDMSO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/1

7:07 am-5:24 pm

2 stops11h 17m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Sat 6/6

1:14 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$334

ChicagoMissoula

MDW - MSO

MDWMSO

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/17

1:27 pm-11:47 pm

2 stops11h 20m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Mon 8/24

5:57 am-1:08 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$334

ChicagoMissoula

ORD - MSO

ORDMSO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/14

5:57 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Mon 8/17

5:30 am-11:59 am

1 stop5h 29m

$339

ChicagoMissoula

ORD - MSO

ORDMSO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/12

1:35 pm-11:14 pm

2 stops10h 39m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Sat 9/19

5:40 am-4:48 pm

2 stops10h 08m

$339

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Missoula in May.
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 Chicago-Missoula flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Missoula flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Missoula, you should look to book at least 62 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Missoula (average of $134). Flying from Chicago to Missoula in December is currently the most expensive (average of $286). 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 May 10, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago to Missoula as you normally would.

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 May 10, 2026.

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 May 10, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines,United Airlines, andAmerican 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
7.9
Good
12,348 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,348 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,348 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,694 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,348 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,667 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,348 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well

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 2 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 3h 52m. 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. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. Users have found that American Airlines is 44% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Missoula?

    Consider American Airlines (71%), Envoy Air (71%) or Alaska Airlines (61%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Missoula.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Missoula?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to Missoula? While on average our users pay $371, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $193. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Missoula Johnson-Bell Field), is priced around $309.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Missoula (average of $134). Flying from Chicago to Missoula in December is currently the most expensive (average of $286). 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 2 airlines flying from Chicago to Missoula

Discover the top 2 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 May 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$229Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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