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Is a 30-Minute Layover Enough at MSO?

Missoula Montana Airport — Missoula

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High Risk — 48% miss rate

Probably not — a 30 minutes layover at MSO means roughly a 48% chance of missing your flight.

48%
Miss Rate
82%
On-Time Rate
76m
Avg Delay

Why 30 Minutes Is High Risk at MSO

A 30-minute connection at MSO is very risky. There's roughly a 48% chance you'll miss your connecting flight. We strongly recommend at least 144 minutes, or consider booking a direct flight.

+Airport reliability: MSO has a 82% on-time rate — above average
−Below minimum connection time: MSO requires at least 60 minutes for domestic connections. You have 30.
−High average delay: When flights are late at MSO, the average delay is 76 minutes

Minimum Connection Time at MSO

60m
Domestic
120m
International

Your 30-minute layover is 30 minutes below the domestic minimum. Even without any delays, you may not have enough time to reach your gate.

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What to Do Instead

  • →Look for itineraries with 144+ minute layovers at MSO
  • →Consider a direct flight if available
  • →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
  • →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often

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