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$259+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Missoula (DSM - MSO)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MSO
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$259
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$408
From Des Moines to Missoula Johnson-Bell Field
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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 September 11, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/13:30 pmDSM - MSO
1 stop7h 10mDelta
Wed 11/58:00 amMSO - DSM
1 stop4h 59mDelta
Deal found 9/10$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3011:06 amDSM - MSO
2 stops7h 34mDelta
Mon 11/35:25 amMSO - DSM
2 stops10h 51mDelta
Deal found 9/10$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/302:40 pmDSM - MSO
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Sun 11/28:00 amMSO - DSM
1 stop4h 59mDelta
Deal found 9/10$298
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2911:06 amDSM - MSO
2 stops7h 34mDelta
Sat 11/18:00 amMSO - DSM
1 stop4h 59mDelta
Deal found 9/10$303
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/194:20 pmDSM - MSO
1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/271:51 pmMSO - DSM
1 stop8h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Fri 9/196:00 amDSM - MSO
1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/276:25 amMSO - DSM
2 stops9h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3111:06 amDSM - MSO
2 stops13h 07mDelta
Mon 11/35:25 amMSO - DSM
2 stops10h 51mDelta
Deal found 9/10$384
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/313:30 pmDSM - MSO
1 stop7h 10mDelta
Sun 11/25:25 amMSO - DSM
2 stops14h 38mDelta
Deal found 9/10$392

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Des MoinesMissoula

DSM - MSO

DSMMSO

Des Moines

Sat 11/1

3:30 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Wed 11/5

8:00 am-1:59 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$259

Des MoinesMissoula

DSM - MSO

DSMMSO

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

5:32 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Mon 11/3

8:00 am-1:59 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$259

Des MoinesMissoula

DSM - MSO

DSMMSO

Des Moines

Fri 10/31

3:30 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Mon 11/3

8:00 am-1:59 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$259

Des MoinesMissoula

DSM - MSO

DSMMSO

Des Moines

Sat 12/6

3:30 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Wed 12/10

8:00 am-5:03 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$259

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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 September 11, 2025.
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
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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

    Delta can get you from Des Moines to Missoula in just under 7h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 1073 mi between Des Moines and Missoula.

  • 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 43% 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?

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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 $505). 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 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$258Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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