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Cheap Flight Deals from Chicago to Missoula (CHI-MSO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Missoula that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Missoula

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Missoula.
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American Airlines Logo
8:38 pm - 11:33 pmORD-MSO
3h 55mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
5:07 am - 9:31 amMSO-ORD
3h 24mnonstop
$229American Airlines
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Wed, Jul 23 - Wed, Jul 30
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 12:20 pmORD-MSO
3h 35mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
5:07 am - 9:31 amMSO-ORD
3h 24mnonstop
$235American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 9
United Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 11:38 amORD-MSO
3h 48mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 11:57 pmMSO-ORD
5h 37m1 stop
$239United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 15 - Thu, Aug 21
United Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 11:38 amORD-MSO
3h 48mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 12:30 amMSO-ORD
6h 10m1 stop
$245United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 22 - Tue, Jul 29
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:58 pmORD-MSO
8h 58m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:36 pm - 6:05 amMSO-ORD
10h 29m1 stop
$248Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Apr 23 - Mon, Apr 28
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6:59 pm - 8:16 pmORD-MSO
26h 17m2 stops
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4:16 pm - 10:55 amMSO-ORD
17h 39m1 stop
Thu, May 8 - Mon, May 12
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:19 pm - 1:58 pmORD-MSO
19h 39m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:36 pm - 6:05 amMSO-ORD
10h 29m1 stop
$268Alaska Airlines
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Thu, May 1 - Mon, May 5
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6:59 pm - 8:16 pmORD-MSO
26h 17m2 stops
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4:16 pm - 11:50 amMSO-ORD
18h 34m2 stops
Thu, May 8 - Mon, May 12
Delta Logo
6:59 pm - 12:24 amORD-MSO
6h 25m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:50 am - 2:59 pmMSO-ORD
8h 09m1 stop
$280Delta
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Thu, Aug 21 - Thu, Aug 28
Delta Logo
7:30 am - 12:23 pmORD-MSO
5h 53m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:40 am - 12:43 pmMSO-ORD
6h 03m1 stop
$289Delta
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Wed, May 7 - Sun, May 11

Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Missoula 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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United Airlines

United offers Priority Boarding to Zone 2, ensuring overhead bin space for carry-ons.


United's Economy Plus seats provide up to six inches more legroom than standard economy.

American Airlines

AA's Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks for a small fee.


Download the AA app for access to movies and TV shows on your device.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Missoula flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Missoula to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Missoula flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Chicago to Missoula.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Chicago to Missoula cost $262 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Missoula (MSO). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $262.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Missoula?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Missoula clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Chicago to Missoula, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Missoula, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Missoula?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Missoula, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Missoula is April, where tickets cost $308 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $763 and $504 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Missoula, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Missoula, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$124
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Missoula

When to book flights from Chicago to Missoula

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Missoula based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Missoula

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Missoula?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Missoula was $124 for a one-way ticket and $229 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Missoula?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Missoula?

    Chicago is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Missoula. You will leave Chicago from one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be arriving at Missoula Johnson-Bell Field.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Missoula?

    American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Missoula flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Missoula?

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Missoula flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Missoula?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Missoula, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Missoula, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Missoula are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $403 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $311 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Missoula?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Missoula.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Missoula?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Missoula from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Missoula?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Missoula with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Missoula?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Missoula from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Missoula

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $201 or less one-way and $310 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Missoula?

Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Missoula Johnson-Bell Field Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago to Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Monday

United Airlines, American Airlines

United Airlines, American Airlines

Tuesday

United Airlines, American Airlines

United Airlines, American Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines, American Airlines

United Airlines, American Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines, American Airlines

United Airlines, American Airlines

Friday

United Airlines, American Airlines

United Airlines, American Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines, American Airlines

United Airlines, American Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines, American Airlines

United Airlines, American Airlines

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Direct returns

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field to Chicago

Monday

United Airlines, American Airlines

United Airlines, American Airlines

Tuesday

United Airlines, American Airlines

United Airlines, American Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines, American Airlines

United Airlines, American Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines, American Airlines

United Airlines, American Airlines

Friday

United Airlines, American Airlines

United Airlines, American Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines, American Airlines

United Airlines, American Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines, American Airlines

United Airlines, American Airlines

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Top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Missoula

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Missoula. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9823 reviews
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
7.1Food
8.2Boarding
7.1Entertainment
Airline reviews

Worst part is being squashed in a seat ( I am not fat) and unable To get comfortable

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2025MCO - SEA
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Worst part is being squashed in a seat ( I am not fat) and unable To get comfortable

It was alright other than the changes in the Alaska Lounge. That and the migraine I had were disappointing. Other then that everything went well.

Took forever to get on board. Flights was one hour late.

Amazing. They work with my disabilities with such kindness, attention, wnd diligence. They make it easy for those of us who need a little more extra care.

Everything was good. The flight attendants were great. I was disappointed that there wasn’t any screens on the back of the seats to watch movies, tv, etc. I only had my phone to watch movies on.

They always change the schedule. My original flight got canceled. They put me up in the air flight. I had to stay seven hours in Seattle. That is bad.

I had a great travel experience with Alaska. The agents and cabin crew were all so pleasant and helpful. The plane was clean and comfortable. The connecting flights went smoothly even with some minor delays. All in all, it was nice not to be upset with the journey. I say that because over the last few years all my travel has been on Delta and American, and always involved cranky employees and flight issues. I wish Alaska flew everywhere I need to go. Will definitely fly Alaska every time I have a choice. Thanks for helping me look forward to traveling again.

Flight delayed due to engine issue. For 3+ hours still not on flight

A little delay but nice flight, nice team. Thank you.

Could have had more of a beverage selection than water and apple juice.

Simply outstanding. Their new lounge for Delta One customers is a cut above the rest.

The Dekta Rep that checked us in was great. She's very personable, pleasant, and can tell she enjoys her job.

The plane was old with small storage areas that had problems closing/latching and not enough storage for everyone, and worn, damaged seats. Service was great but feel a little unsafe on such well used planes.

Terrible and im avoiding them in the future. My initial flight was delayed causing me to rebook my flight and when speaking with the representative to rebook I explained this is the second time my flights were delayed and they did nothing to help me. I wasn't booked to comfort plus or given a voucher or anything. I was almost late for my meeting that I needed to attend on Monday because of the games delta played delaying my flights even more and putting me in the very back of the plane next to an extremely intoxicated passenger

Flights on time. .Ride was as comfortable as can be expected in steerage. Luggage arrived at destination. Attendants were fairly friendly.

Great staff. Wifi is terrible. Signing up for skylines is a painstaking process. Had to call customer service just to get my flight itinerary and confirmation sent to me. Consistent delays. A well staffed company that is run so poorly. Upper management needs to be renewed.

The WiFi didn't seem as fast as it normally is

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

The crew was wonderful and attentive. The seats near exit row were restrictive. Offer healthy snacks please

Delta is a premier airline so my expectations are most always met.

My flight was scheduled for about 6:05 departure. There were 11 gate changes from 4-7pm and the flight was 3 hours delayed due to operational issues. The plane taxied around the airport for about half an hour before stopping to be de-iced. It would have been nice if we were alerted of the plan to de-ice prior to the 30 minute drive around the airport. The flight attendant was friendly, which was the only redeeming thing about this flight. As a former flight attendant for United, I was extremely disappointed.

Delays took 2hours and thirty minutes making me miss my connecting flight and make me sit in the Chicago airport for 9 hours

Had a short delay once we boarded the aircraft in Chicago, but it was fixed in no time flat then we were on our way. The pilot was able to make up the time lost and we landed 5 minute later then schedualed . Great service

Our seats were all the way in back of the plane,

The seats on this flight were almost roomy enough to be the basic amount needed for human existence. I think my favorite part of this flight was it landed at an A gate, which was the most palatial part of Sea-Tac I've ever seen - a massive improvement from the S gates.

The seats on this flight were almost roomy enough to be the basic amount needed for human existence.

The flight attendants in First Class were mediocre at best. They did not take our tray away until we were about to land and only did so when I press the call button. The United person at the United Club was asked to get us our boarding pass since we missed the flight due in Chicago. She argued that we did not have seats on the flight given to us in Moline. Furthermore, she was adamant that we did not have a First Class ticket. After I spent much time with her trying to show we were correct, she reluctantly agreed. She was probably the most incompetent ticketing person I have ever met and I have traveled 3 million miles on United plus many additional miles with other carriers. United has definitely deteriorated in more than on way.

Short flight - no food understandable. Flight was delayed for over an hour. Overall, it was good.

We arrived early and finally made it to our gate almost an hour after.

Was a pain having to leave the plane and reboard but glad the plane was fixed

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

Most of the delay was due to weather which is not what was at issue here. One delay was due to a missing flashlight and in the end the flashlight was actually found on the plane. The entertainment system is very limited. Live TV options offer only a few channels that are not very appealing. Boarding and deplaning are always difficult. It just takes too much time to get on and off the plane. On the plus side, I missed my connecting flight, but was easily able to book a later flight from the app while enroute.

You were more on time than United. I'm so over united delays.

The meals were mediocre and the alcohol selection was poor. I enjoyed the selection of movies and other entertainment.

I chatted with the captain before the flight, and similarly during the welcome announcement, he warned of a turbulent flight that may impact the in-flight service. However, once at altitude, he announced that the weather changed and he immediately turned off the seatbelt sign. But it appeared the cabin crew had already decided to take off this flight. They remained seated and then just chatted in the galley. The flight was fully catered, but only first class received service.

My flight attendant was attentive! The elderly person next to me was flatulent and the flight attendant could see that I was in distress and brought me some face masks

My boarding pass wouldn't pull up in the app very easily and had to really dig through my email. That caused a delay in TSA..

I had a TERRIBLE experience with the AA crew. I believe it was disability-related. It’s unlikely I will fly AA again.

The worst flight of my life. Never will I fly frontier again

Landing in terminal 2, but my luggage is terminal 3. We (and others) were looking for it in terminal 1. We probably missed the crew broadcast, but the communication could have been clearer for non native (or elderly) passengers.

I chose the seats when booked the flight and paid for them. However after checking in I found we were assigned different seats!

Bag should not be so much money. This is how Frontier takes advantage of customers

The plane was comfortable. The time to board was way too slow and very unorganized! The crew was not as friendly as normally. The was not a single time that they offered water nor anything!!!

They switched my flight to Spirit, Never using Kayak again,

i was denied boarding, even though i had an assigned seat, checked in on line and was at airport early. Then they refused to fully refund the the fair and replacement fair because they claimed it was "no show/denied boarding". I will never fly this airline again

I was not permitted on my flight and had to purchase another flight ticket to Las Vegas.

This was a full flight and I was in Zone 1, however upon boarding, several other zones went in ahead of me, leaving no overhead cabin space near my seat. This created a challenging disembarkment process.

Frontier had yet another flight cancellation. Have never made a complete round trip with this airline without at least one leg getting cancelled. Miserable flights - dirty, uncomfortable planes that apparently always have issues since I've had multiple delays and cancellations with them.

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