Why go
- City in Montana, United States.
- Known for Glacier National Park. Wild Horse Island..
- Served by Glacier Park International Airport (FCA).
History
Kalispell is a city in and the county seat of Flathead County, Montana, United States. The 2020 census put Kalispell's population at 24,558. The latest estimates put the population at 31,296. Among cities in Montana, it is the 8th largest by area, 7th most populous, and 8th fastest growing from 2010 to 2020. In Montana's northwest region, it is the largest city and the commercial center of the Kalispell Micropolitan Statistical Area. The name Kalispell is a Salish word meaning "flat land above the lake".
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Delta Air Lines DL (Embraer 175, CRJ-900, CRJ) · 2 routes: Minneapolis*, Salt Lake City*
- Alaska Airlines AS (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Seattle*
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 1 route: Las Vegas
- 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 Glacier Park International Airport (FCA); 11 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: FCA has direct flights to 5 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Denver, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Seattle).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kalispell, Montana. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.