Bozeman Yellowstone International: The Airport’s 5 Largest Airlines By Flights Operated
Summary
- Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport serves as Montana’s busiest airport with year-round flights to key recreational and business destinations.
- American, Alaska, Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines are the top 5 airlines operating the most flights in 2024 at BZN.
- These airlines offer over 17,000 flights combined with connections to major cities for domestic and international travel.
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZM) is Montana’s busiest airport, serving over 30 scheduled and seasonal nonstop destinations. Located eight miles (13 km) northwest of Bozeman, the airport handled over 246 million passengers in 2023 with nearly 130,000 aircraft movements. According to the BZN website,
“Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport is Montana’s busiest airport, providing the only year-round service for two Yellowstone National Park entrances. BZN also serves Big Sky Ski Resort, Bridger Bowl Ski Area, Montana State University. as well as countless other recreation and business destinations in the Boseman. Belgrade and Livingston area. Located in the heart of the beautiful Gallatin Valley, we provide non-stop flights to more than 20 cities in the United States with connections all over the worid.”
Nine US-based airlines operate flights to and from BZN. This article lists the airlines with the most flight operations to BZN in 2024 and some of these airlines’ popular routes. The information is based on data from Cirium, an aviation analytics company.
5 American Airlines
Number of flights in 2024: 2,129
| Offerings | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Number of seats in 2024 | 382,892 |
| Available Seat Miles (ASMs) | 382,790,628 |
| Airline market share (2022-23) | 8.81% |
| Passengers carried (2022-23) | 210,000 |
The world’s largest airline by fleet size, American Airlines, operates scheduled flights to several major destinations from BZN. In 2024, American Airlines will operate 2,129 flights to and from Montana’s busiest airport. The airline offers 382,892 seats this year with an ASM of nearly 383 million. In 2072-23, American Airlines served 210,000 passengers to and from BZN with a market share of 8.81%.
American Airlines operates flights to Los Angeles (LAX), Dallas Fort Worth (DFV), Chicago O’Hare (ORD), and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). The four American hubs funnel passengers to connect them to hundreds of domestic and international destinations with American Airlines and its global partners.
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4 Alaska Airlines
Number of flights in 2024: 3,644
| Offerings | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Number of seats in 2024 | 401,086 |
| Available Seat Miles (ASMs) | 235,316,818 |
| Airline market share (2022-23) | 8.53% |
| Passengers carried (2022-23) | 204,000 |
Alaska Airlines has a strong presence at BZN airport. The airline connects Bozeman to various destinations on the West Coast with various scheduled and seasonal flights. In 2024, Alaska Airlines will operate 3,644 flights to and from BZN. The airline offers 401,086 seats throughout 2024, with an ASM of over 235 million. In 2022-23, Alaska Airlines served 204,000 passengers to and from BZN, with a market share of 8.53%.
Alaska Airlines operates nonstop year-round flights to Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) and Portland International Airport (PDX. The airline offers seasonal flights to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Los Angeles (LAX), Orange County Airport (SNA), and San Diego Airport (SAN).
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3 Southwest Airlines
Number of flights in 2024: 4,102
| Offerings | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Number of seats in 2024 | 674,810 |
| Available Seat Miles (ASMs) | 424,451,765 |
| Airline market share (2022-23) | 19.62% |
| Passengers carried (2022-23) | 468,000 |
The world’s largest airline with a low-cost business model, Southwest Airlines, operates scheduled flights to several major destinations from BZN. In 2024. Southwest Airlines has 4,102 flights to and from BZN, offering 674,810 seats and over 424 million ASMs. In 2022-23, Southwest Airlines served 468,000 passengers to and from BZN, with a market share of 19.62%.
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Southwest Airlines operates nonstop year-round flights to Las Vegas (LAS) and Denver International Airport (DEN). The airline also offers seasonal flights to Dallas Love Field (DAL), Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), and Nashville International Airport (BNA). Seasonal routes typically allow passengers to escape to southern states during harsh Montana winters.
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2 Delta Air Lines
Number of flights in 2024: 4,958
| Offerings | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Number of seats in 2024 | 767,375 |
| Available Seat Miles (ASMs) | 626,398,753 |
| Airline market share (2022-23) | 22.80% |
| Passengers carried (2022-23) | 544,000 |
The runner-up on our list is Delta Air Lines, the world’s largest airline by revenue. Delta is one of the world’s oldest airlines, offering flight services to over 300 destinations worldwide. Delta Air Lines will operate 4,958 flights to and from BZN in 2024, offering 767,375 seats and over 626 ASMs throughout the year.
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In 2022-23, Delta Air Lines served 544,000 passengers to and from BZN, with a market share of 22.8%. Delta operates nonstop year-round flights to Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International (ATL), Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport (MSP) and Salt Lake City (SLC). The airline also offers seasonal flights to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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1 United Airlines
Number of flights in 2024: 6,548
| Offerings | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Number of seats in 2024 | 878,333 |
| Available Seat Miles (ASMs) | 787,570,759 |
| Airline market share (2022-23) | 22.67% |
| Passengers carried (2022-23) | 541,000 |
United Airlines is topping our list of airlines with the highest number of operations in BZN. It is the world’s third-largest airline by revenue and fleet size. The airline connects Bozeman to various destinations in the United States. In 2024, United Airlines will operate 6,548 flights to and from BZN, offering 878,333 seats and over 787 million ASMs. Between August 2022 and September 2023, United Airlines served 541,000 passengers to and from BZN, with a market share of 22.67%.
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United Airlines operates nonstop year-round flights to Chicago O’Hare (ORD), Denver (DEN), San Francisco (SFO) and Los Angeles (LAX. United also offers seasonal flights to Houston George Bush International (IAH), Washington DC (IAD), and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
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