Des Moines to Montrose (DSM–MTJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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781 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 13m ACF9UA → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Montrose flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 11m AAASAY → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Montrose flights
ORD Chicago 6h 2m AAACAS → UA Chicago (ORD) to Montrose flights
IAH Houston 7h 2m CMNZUA → NZUA Houston (IAH) to Montrose flights
LAX Los Angeles 22h 8m AA → UA Los Angeles (LAX) to Montrose flights
PHX Phoenix ~5h 35m AAAS → Phoenix (PHX) to Montrose flights
AUS Austin ~6h 7m G4 → Austin (AUS) to Montrose flights
SNA Santa Ana ~7h 15m G4 → Santa Ana (SNA) to Montrose flights
BNA Nashville ~7h 22m G4 → Nashville (BNA) to Montrose flights
ATL Atlanta ~7h 51m AFAMDL → Atlanta (ATL) to Montrose flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Montrose
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
781 mi 2h 28m nonstop -1h behind

DSM–MTJ has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to MTJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
DEN ~4h 13m DFW ~5h 11m PHX ~5h 35m ORD ~6h 2m AUS ~6h 7m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
146
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
DSM → MTJ
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
MTJ → DSM
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 5:00 PM in Montrose.
Distance & Flight Time
781 mi / 1,256 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 28m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–MTJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Montrose route.
Route details
Distance781 mi / 1,256 km
Flight time2h 28m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 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 DSM to MTJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport take about 2h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 781 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Chicago O'Hare.
Montrose is 1 hour behind Des Moines.
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 DSM to MTJ

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DSM to MTJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to MTJ is about 2 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 781 miles (1,256 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.