Missoula (MSO) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
SkyWest Airlines flies nonstop from Missoula Montana Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, with about 14 flights a week in July 2026. The 923-mile flight takes about 2h 57m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 923 mi · 1,485 km
- Flight time
- 2h 57m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 72%
Airlines flying MSO to LAX
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 14 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ700 | 8,809 | 2h 57m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MSO to LAX flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:15am and the last at 5:52pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 4741United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:15am | 9:17am | 10 | 85% |
| UA 5996United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:15am | 9:12am | 16 | 87% |
| AA 6270American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:52pm | 7:40pm | 31 | 73% |
Is MSO to LAX on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 79% of 191 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (84%), those around 4pm the least (72%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (65%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 104 | 73% | 17 min | 0% |
| United Airlines | 87 | 86% | 10 min | 0% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 75 | 84% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 75 | 72% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 27 | 74% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 31 | 1,799 | |
| September 2025 | 1 | 75 | |
| May 2026 | 20 | 613 | |
| June 2026 | 52 | 2,309 | |
| July 2026 | 62 | 4,013 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.