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Charter routes / Mountain / Dallas to Missoula
1,149 nm · about 2h 59m block on a super-midsize jet · typically $36,000–$50,000 one-way.
1,149 nm
Great-circle
2h 59m typical block · Super-Midsize Jet
$36,000–$50,000
One-way estimate
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Operators at endpoints
1,149 nm
Distance
2h 59m
Block time (super-midsize jet)
$36,000–$50,000
Typical one-way estimate
9
Operators at the endpoints
The Dallas–Missoula run covers 1,149 nautical miles, typically flown on a super-midsize jet in about 2h 59m block time from KADS to KMSO.
Missoula peaks Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar, strongest demand around winter and summer. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at KMSO tighten around holidays and major events.
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 4h 38m | $14,000–$19,500 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 3h 14m | $22,500–$31,500 |
| Midsize Jet | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 3h 08m | $31,500–$44,000 |
| Super-Midsize JetTypical | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 2h 59m | $36,000–$50,000 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 2h 56m | $50,000–$70,000 |
Estimates only, class rate card × block time on great-circle distance +8% routing, the same math as the cost estimator. Real quotes vary with dates, positioning, and demand.
Dallas, TX
Nearby alternates
Dallas destination guide →Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first, often the sharpest quotes.
Based near Dallas
04 / Answers
The trip covers about 1,149 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 2h 59m block time on a super-midsize jet, a light jet runs about 3h 14m, a heavy jet about 2h 56m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
One-way estimates run $36,000–$50,000 on a super-midsize jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $14,000 (turboprop) to $70,000 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Departures typically use KADS, KDAL, KFTW, KAFW; arrivals use KMSO, KHLN. When KMSO is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KGPI, KBTM, KSMN, KGTF.
At 1,149 nm, most charters book a super-midsize jet (Citation Longitude, Challenger 350, 8–12 seats). Larger cabins fly it faster with more room; smaller classes trade comfort for price.
Empty legs on this route are posted by operators as repositioning flights come up, they clear in hours, not days. Watch the empty-legs board or set an alert to catch the next one.
