Why go
- City and county seat in Montana, US.
- Served by Great Falls International Airport (GTF).
History
Great Falls is the third most populous city in the U.S. state of Montana and the county seat of Cascade County. The population was 60,442 according to the 2020 census. The city covers an area of 22.9 square miles (59 km2) and is the principal city of the Great Falls, Montana, Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Cascade County. The Great Falls MSA's population was 84,414 according to the 2020 census.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 7 direct destinations
- Alaska Airlines AS (Dash 8-400) · 2 routes: Helena*, Seattle*
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 2 routes: Las Vegas, Mesa
- Delta Air Lines DL (Embraer 175, CRJ) · 2 routes: Minneapolis*, Salt Lake City*
- United Airlines UA (CRJ) · 1 route: Denver*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Great Falls International Airport (GTF); 16 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: GTF has direct flights to 7 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Denver, Helena, Las Vegas, Mesa, Minneapolis…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Great Falls, Montana. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.