United States Β· 925 miles (1,488 km)

Missoula (MSO) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights

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5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Missoula (MSO) to Los Angeles (LAX) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Missoula (MSO) to Los Angeles (LAX): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 925 miles (1,488 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 7 ways to fly it with one stop, through Las Vegas, Salt Lake City and San Diego and more.

How many miles MSO to LAX costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines7,500$25.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines9,000$5.60
Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines10,000$33.60
Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines12,000$5.60–355.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines12,500$30.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines13,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines13,800$5.60
ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines15,000$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$5.60

Business and first class prices, and 7 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from MSO to LAX

  • American Airlines logo
    American Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • United Airlines logo
    United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book MSO to LAX with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

MSO to LAX with one stop

7 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Allegiant Air, then American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 4 more
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    American Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    +3
  • Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
    +2
  • Via San Diego (SAN)Alaska Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and United Airlines
    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    +3
  • Via Portland (PDX)Alaska Airlines the whole way
    Alaska Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    +1
  • Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines the whole way
    Alaska Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    +2
  • Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    +2

MSO to LAX: common questions

How many miles does MSO to LAX cost?

In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Iberia Club (9,000) and Air Canada Aeroplan (10,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from MSO to LAX?

American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Missoula (MSO) to Los Angeles (LAX).

How far is Missoula from Los Angeles by plane?

Missoula (MSO) and Los Angeles (LAX) are 925 miles (1,488 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book MSO to LAX award flights?

22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Missoula and Los Angeles?

The most direct connections are through Las Vegas (LAS), Salt Lake City (SLC), San Diego (SAN), San Francisco (SFO) and Portland (PDX). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Salt Lake City.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.