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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers spectacular views of the Missouri River's vast reservoirs and the dramatic Mission Mountains during the final descent into Missoula.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Minneapolis Skyline

Vistas of the downtown Minneapolis skyscrapers and the scenic Chain of Lakes.

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Missouri River Reservoirs

The massive, winding blue waters of Lake Sakakawea and the Missouri River system.

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Makoshika State Park

Striking badlands topography with colorful, eroded rock formations near Glendive.

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Mission Mountains

Sharp, snow-capped peaks that provide a stunning backdrop just north of Missoula.

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Glacier National Park

On clear days, the distant high peaks of the Continental Divide are visible to the north.

The right side is superior for northern Montana's dramatic geography. Try to book a window seat on an afternoon flight to see the sun illuminate the Mission Mountains during the descent. Watch for the stark transition from the flat Great Plains to the jagged Rocky Mountains.

Left Side Highlights
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Twin Cities Skyline

Aerial views of the Mississippi River and downtown St. Paul immediately after takeoff.

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Black Hills & Badlands

Distant views of the rugged, dark-forested peaks of western South Dakota.

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Bighorn Mountains

The dramatic rising terrain of the Bighorn range along the Montana-Wyoming border.

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Bitterroot Range

Dense evergreen forests and steep ridges as you enter the Missoula valley.

Sit on the left for the best views of the southern Rockies and the Black Hills. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you, highlighting the contours of the badlands. During descent, look for the Clark Fork River winding through the valley.

Top Activities in Missoula
Route Information

Distance: 1,626 km (1,010 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 10 min

Departure: MSP (44.882, -93.221802)

Arrival: MSO (46.91630173, -114.0910034)

Route Type: Domestic

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