Which airline is most reliable for SFO (San Francisco) to MSO (Missoula)?

The most reliable airline on the SFO to MSO route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 78%.

How often are flights delayed from SFO to MSO?

About 18% of flights from SFO to MSO experience delays. 82% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on SFO to MSO flights?

When flights from SFO to MSO are delayed, the average delay is approximately 65 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a SFO to MSO flight?

With 82% of SFO to MSO flights arriving on time and an average delay of 65 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at MSO is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

SFO → MSO

SFO (San Francisco) to MSO (Missoula)

SFO (San Francisco) to MSO (Missoula) flights arrive on time 82% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 78%. The average delay is 65 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 82% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

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Departing from SFO

78% on time

Expect ~21 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. SFO has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~13 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at MSO

82% on time

When flights into MSO are late, the average delay is 74 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at MSO: TSA is ~19 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.