Austin to Montrose (AUS–MTJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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818 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 21m ACDLF9 → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Montrose flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 41m AAAFAS → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Montrose flights
IAH Houston 5h 1m ACCMEK → NZUA Houston (IAH) to Montrose flights
DAL Dallas 5h 45m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Montrose flights
ORD Chicago 7h 13m AAACAS → UA Chicago (ORD) to Montrose flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 53m AAAFAM → UA Los Angeles (LAX) to Montrose flights
PHX Phoenix ~4h 59m AADLWN → Phoenix (PHX) to Montrose flights
SNA Santa Ana ~6h 35m WN → Santa Ana (SNA) to Montrose flights
BNA Nashville ~7h 54m AMDLEJA → Nashville (BNA) to Montrose flights
ATL Atlanta ~8h 4m AFAMDL → Atlanta (ATL) to Montrose flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Austin to Montrose
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 818 mi 2h 30m nonstop -1h behind

AUS–MTJ had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 818 miles in 2h 30m.

Also explore AUS Routes MTJ Routes AUS Live Flights MTJ Live Flights AUS Delays
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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop AUS–MTJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 48% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AUS to MTJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
DEN ~4h 21m DFW ~4h 41m PHX ~4h 59m IAH ~5h 1m DAL ~5h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
426
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AUS → MTJ
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Return
MTJ → AUS
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AUS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Montrose from Austin

Nearby airports with service to Montrose Regional Airport.
Metric AUS→MTJ SAT→MTJ IAH→MTJ
Distance from AUS – 67 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – – 14
Flight time 2h 30m 0h 57m 2h 49m
Departure OTP 48% – –
San Antonio (SAT) to Montrose flights · Houston (IAH) to Montrose flights · Houston (HOU) to Montrose flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUS with service to Montrose Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Montrose is 1 hour behind Austin.
AUS: CDT · MTJ: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 5:00 PM in Montrose.
Distance & Flight Time
818 mi / 1,316 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m gate to gate.
Getting to AUS

CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.

Facts

AUS–MTJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Austin to Montrose route.
Route details
Distance818 mi / 1,316 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUS
Full nameAustin Bergstrom International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m
Destination: MTJ
Full nameMontrose Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOMTJ / KMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation5,759 ft / 1,755 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUS to MTJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Austin Bergstrom International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport take about 2h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 818 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from AUS to MTJ: Southwest Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 30m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental.
Montrose is 1 hour behind Austin.
Yes, return flights from MTJ to AUS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAT, IAH and HOU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUS to MTJ

Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

AUS to MTJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUS to MTJ is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 818 miles (1,316 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Antonio (SAT), Houston (IAH) and Houston (HOU).