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$242+ 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 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MSO
Apr 11 — Apr 181
Sat 4/11
Sat 4/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Missoula

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 March 12, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Sat 5/2310:56 am
DSM
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MSO
1 stop4h 44m
Delta
Sun 5/243:30 pm
MSO
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DSM
1 stop4h 33m
Delta
Deal found 3/8$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 5/215:28 pm
DSM
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MSO
1 stop7h 12m
Delta
Sun 5/243:30 pm
MSO
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DSM
1 stop4h 33m
Delta
Deal found 3/8$383
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Sat 11/79:09 am
DSM
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MSO
1 stop8h 01m
United Airlines
Wed 11/116:15 am
MSO
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DSM
1 stop5h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$394
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 5/221:35 pm
DSM
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MSO
2 stops10h 01m
United Airlines
Mon 5/256:15 am
MSO
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DSM
1 stop5h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$411
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/235:17 pm
DSM
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MSO
1 stop5h 13m
United Airlines
Sun 4/265:15 pm
MSO
-
DSM
1 stop5h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$414
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 3/265:04 pm
DSM
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MSO
1 stop5h 53m
United Airlines
Mon 3/302:38 pm
MSO
-
DSM
1 stop8h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/11$429
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Sun 3/295:11 pm
DSM
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MSO
1 stop5h 24m
United Airlines
Wed 4/15:15 pm
MSO
-
DSM
1 stop5h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/10$441
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Sat 7/255:17 pm
DSM
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MSO
1 stop5h 23m
United Airlines
Fri 7/3112:34 pm
MSO
-
DSM
1 stop8h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/11$442
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Mon 3/235:04 pm
DSM
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MSO
1 stop5h 53m
United Airlines
Fri 3/275:16 pm
MSO
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DSM
1 stop5h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/7$451

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Missoula

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) 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 March 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$339
(Delta)

One-way from

$242
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$504
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines 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 March 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Missoula that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesMissoula

DSM - MSO

DSMMSO

Des Moines

Sat 5/23

5:17 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Sun 5/24

7:15 am-8:30 pm

2 stops12h 15m

$399

Des MoinesMissoula

DSM - MSO

DSMMSO

Des Moines

Fri 5/22

5:30 am-1:18 pm

1 stop8h 48m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Sun 5/24

2:08 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$414
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesMissoula

DSM - MSO

DSMMSO

Des Moines

Thu 4/23

5:17 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Sun 4/26

5:15 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$414

Des MoinesMissoula

DSM - MSO

DSMMSO

Des Moines

Thu 3/26

5:04 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Mon 3/30

2:38 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$429

Des MoinesMissoula

DSM - MSO

DSMMSO

Des Moines

Sun 3/29

5:11 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Wed 4/1

5:15 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$441

Des MoinesMissoula

DSM - MSO

DSMMSO

Des Moines

Mon 3/23

5:04 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Fri 3/27

5:16 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$451

Des MoinesMissoula

DSM - MSO

DSMMSO

Des Moines

Mon 3/23

4:25 pm-12:24 am

2 stops8h 59m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Fri 3/27

8:32 am-3:42 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$477

Des MoinesMissoula

DSM - MSO

DSMMSO

Des Moines

Fri 4/10

5:17 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Sun 4/12

6:15 am-12:47 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$685
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesMissoula

DSM - MSO

DSMMSO

Des Moines

Wed 4/1

11:15 am-12:46 pm

1 stop26h 31m

$242

Des MoinesMissoula

DSM - MSO

DSMMSO

Des Moines

Wed 4/8

5:17 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$242

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Missoula

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 Des Moines to Missoula in March.
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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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 March 12, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and United Airlines from Des Moines 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,286 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,286 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,286 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,418 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,286 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Missoula?

    United Airlines and American Airlines can get you from Des Moines to Missoula in just under 5h 17m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 31m. There are 1073 mi between Des Moines and Missoula. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at $258, 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $258. Delta is priced at 38% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Missoula?

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

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

    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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Missoula

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 March 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$258Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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