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

DEN Airport Page →
196 mi airlines charter/private 36/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 15 flights Verified 22m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA1772+1
UA United
320
11:41 AM
MDT
12:44 PM
MDT
1h 3m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5616
UA United
E75L
1:25 PM
MDT
2:44 PM
MDT
1h 19m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA402
UA United
320
1:25 PM
MDT
2:30 PM
MDT
1h 5m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1649
WN Southwest
7S7
6:10 PM
MDT
7:25 PM
MDT
1h 15m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN422
WN Southwest
7S7
6:15 PM
MDT
7:30 PM
MDT
1h 15m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1123
WN Southwest
7S7
6:15 PM
MDT
7:35 PM
MDT
1h 20m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1645
WN Southwest
7S7
6:15 PM
MDT
7:35 PM
MDT
1h 20m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1483+1
UA United
320
7:05 PM
MDT
8:10 PM
MDT
1h 5m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4327cs
AC Air Canada
320
7:15 PM
MDT
8:20 PM
MDT
1h 5m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4326cs
AC Air Canada
320
7:25 AM
MDT
8:38 AM
MDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1003+1
UA United
320
7:25 AM
MDT
8:38 AM
MDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4118
WN Southwest
737
8:15 AM
MDT
9:30 AM
MDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA352+1
UA United
319
1:40 PM
MDT
2:55 PM
MDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5673+1
UA United
E7W
3:25 PM
MDT
4:45 PM
MDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3946cs
AC Air Canada
E7W
3:25 PM
MDT
4:45 PM
MDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DAL Dallas 4h 55m LXJWN WN Dallas (DAL) to Montrose flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 32m AAACAV AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Montrose flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 53m AAACAF UA Los Angeles (LAX) to Montrose flights
IAH Houston 6h 15m 8CACAV NZUA Houston (IAH) to Montrose flights
ORD Chicago 7h AAACAY UA Chicago (ORD) to Montrose flights
PHX Phoenix ~4h 29m AAACAS Phoenix (PHX) to Montrose flights
SNA Santa Ana ~6h 2m ACCMF9 Santa Ana (SNA) to Montrose flights
AUS Austin ~6h 13m ACDLF9 Austin (AUS) to Montrose flights
SFO San Francisco ~7h 8m ACAVF9 San Francisco (SFO) to Montrose flights
BNA Nashville ~8h 19m F9UAWN Nashville (BNA) to Montrose flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Denver to Montrose
3 carriers, 36 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 196 mi 1h 15m nonstop

DEN–MTJ is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Key Lime Air lead the route. The flight covers 196 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 Also: AC 22 320, E75L 1h03-1h19 76% Star Alliance AC
WN Southwest Airlines 7 7S7 1h15-1h20 76%
KG Key Lime Air 1 76%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AC, UA
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (22 flights/wk, 73%)
Unaffiliated: KG + WN (8 flights/wk, 27%)
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
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
36
Outbound / wk
43
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to MTJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
620
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
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Return
MTJ → DEN
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Montrose from Denver

Nearby airports with service to Montrose Regional Airport.
Metric DEN→MTJ COS→MTJ
Distance from DEN 73 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 36
Flight time 1h 15m 0h 55m
Departure OTP 76%
Airports within 200 miles of DEN with service to Montrose Regional Airport.

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 1h 15m gate to gate.
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 time1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights36 out / 43 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 196 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from DEN to MTJ: United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Key Lime Air.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Love Field, Dallas Fort Worth and Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from MTJ to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include COS. 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 DEN to MTJ

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Key Lime Air. With 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to MTJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to MTJ is about 1 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 196 miles (316 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 79 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, Dallas Fort Worth and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Colorado Springs (COS).