Denver to Montrose (DEN–MTJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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196 mi airlines 56/wk
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WN2645
WN Southwest
7S7
11:11 AM
MDT
12:08 PM
MDT
0h 57m
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UA1772
UA United
319
11:20 AM
MDT
12:32 PM
MDT
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
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UA448
UA United
738
1:25 PM
MDT
2:31 PM
MDT
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
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UA464
UA United
738
1:59 PM
MDT
3:24 PM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN435
WN Southwest
7S7
6:10 PM
MDT
7:10 PM
MDT
1h
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WN3183
WN Southwest
7S7
6:40 PM
MDT
7:45 PM
MDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN1354
WN Southwest
7S7
6:55 PM
MDT
7:55 PM
MDT
1h
M T W T F S S
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UA1483
UA United
738
7:05 PM
MDT
8:06 PM
MDT
1h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AC4327
AC Air Canada
738
7:05 PM
MDT
8:06 PM
MDT
1h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AC4326
AC Air Canada
738
7:36 AM
MDT
8:49 AM
MDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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UA1003
UA United
738
7:36 AM
MDT
8:49 AM
MDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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WN2254
WN Southwest
737
8:25 AM
MDT
9:35 AM
MDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN3520
WN Southwest
7S7
8:45 AM
MDT
9:45 AM
MDT
1h
M T W T F S S
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WN1873
WN Southwest
737
11:00 AM
MDT
12:05 PM
MDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA352
UA United
319
1:42 PM
MDT
2:55 PM
MDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AC3946
AC Air Canada
320
3:33 PM
MDT
4:43 PM
MDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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UA591
UA United
738
3:37 PM
MDT
4:52 PM
MDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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UA1412
UA United
738
5:07 PM
MDT
6:21 PM
MDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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Denver to Montrose
4 carriers, 56 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 56 Flights/wk 196 mi 0h 57m nonstop 28 1-stop hubs

DEN–MTJ is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 196 miles in approximately 0h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–MTJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 28 319, 738 1h01-1h25 25% Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 21 7S7 0h57-1h05 25%
AC Air Canada 7 738 1h01 25% Star Alliance
KG Key Lime Air 1 25%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AC, UA
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + UA (35 flights/wk, 61%)
Unaffiliated: KG + WN (22 flights/wk, 39%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to MTJ direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
63
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to MTJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
877
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DEN → MTJ
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
25%
Return
MTJ → DEN
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
55%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Montrose is 0 hours the same as Denver.
DEN: MDT · MTJ: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 6:00 PM in Montrose.
Distance & Flight Time
196 mi / 316 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 57m to 1h 25m.
Getting to DEN

RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.

DEN–MTJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Montrose route.
Route details
Distance196 mi / 316 km
Flight time0h 57m to 1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights56 out / 63 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: MTJ
IATA / ICAOMTJ / KMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation5,759 ft / 1,755 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to MTJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport take approximately 0h 57m to 1h 25m. The route covers 196 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Key Lime Air, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 56 nonstop flights per week from DEN to MTJ. The return direction has about 63 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, LAS, SAT, TUS, SJC, DSM, MSP, MKE, SDF, CVG, TYS, PIT, CLT, CHS, PBI, BOS, FLL, MIA, IAH, AUS, SFO, LAX, DAL, BNA, DFW, ATL, EWR and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MTJ to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 DEN to MTJ

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Key Lime Air, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to MTJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to MTJ ranges from 0 hours 57 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 196 miles (316 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 119 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.