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

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196 mi airlines 36/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA1772+1
UA United
738
11:35 AM
MDT
12:41 PM
MDT
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5616
UA United
E7W
1:25 PM
MDT
2:44 PM
MDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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WN435
WN Southwest
7S7
5:40 PM
MDT
6:50 PM
MDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN490
WN Southwest
7S7
6:25 PM
MDT
7:25 PM
MDT
1h
M T W T F S S
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WN1354
WN Southwest
737
6:55 PM
MDT
7:55 PM
MDT
1h
M T W T F S S
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UA1483+1
UA United
738
7:12 PM
MDT
8:18 PM
MDT
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AC4327cs
AC Air Canada
320
7:15 PM
MDT
8:20 PM
MDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA1003+1
UA United
738
7:00 AM
MDT
8:15 AM
MDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4326cs
AC Air Canada
320
7:15 AM
MDT
8:30 AM
MDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN3520
WN Southwest
737
8:30 AM
MDT
9:30 AM
MDT
1h
M T W T F S S
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UA352+1
UA United
319
1:40 PM
MDT
2:55 PM
MDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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UA5673
UA United
E7W
3:25 PM
MDT
4:45 PM
MDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AC3946+1
AC Air Canada
320
3:33 PM
MDT
4:43 PM
MDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Denver to Montrose
3 carriers, 36 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 36 Flights/wk 196 mi 1h nonstop 35 1-stop hubs

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. Beyond nonstop, 35 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 Also: AC 21 738, E7W 1h06-1h19 87% Star Alliance AC
WN Southwest Airlines 8 737, 7S7 1h-1h10 87%
KG Key Lime Air 0 87%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AC
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (21 flights/wk, 72%)
Unaffiliated: KG + WN (8 flights/wk, 28%)
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
5
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
36
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to MTJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
408
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.

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 1
Flight time 1h 0h 55m
Departure OTP 87%
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 0m to 1h 19m.
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 to 1h 19m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights36 out / 42 return
1-stop connections35 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 1h to 1h 19m. The route covers 196 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Key Lime Air, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 36 nonstop flights per week from DEN to MTJ. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APA, COS, SLC, SCF, LAS, PHX, SAT, TUS, DAL, SJC, DSM, MSP, SNA, AUS, HOU, MKE, SDF, SFO, CVG, TYS, PIT, BNA, ATL, SRQ, CLT, CHS, BOS, PBI, FLL, EWR, MIA, IAH, LAX, DFW 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.
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 Key Lime Air, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to MTJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to MTJ ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes to 1 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 196 miles (316 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 78 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via APA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Colorado Springs (COS).