Houston to Montrose (IAH–MTJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA1082
UA United
319
9:30 AM
CDT TC
11:21 AM
MDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6147
UA United
E7W
10:32 AM
CDT TB
12:42 PM
MDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA455
UA United
319
10:35 AM
CDT TC
12:37 PM
MDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1044
UA United
319
12:17 PM
MDT
3:50 PM
CDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA763
UA United
319
1:33 PM
MDT
5:03 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4027
UA United
E7W
4:07 PM
MDT
7:37 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Houston to Montrose
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 926 mi 2h 51m nonstop -1h behind 29 1-stop hubs

IAH–MTJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 926 miles in approximately 2h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–MTJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 9 319, E7W 2h51-3h10 20% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (9 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to MTJ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
3
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to MTJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
897
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
IAH → MTJ
20%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
20%
Return
MTJ → IAH
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Montrose from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Montrose Regional Airport.
Metric IAH→MTJ AUS→MTJ
Distance from IAH 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 9 1
Flight time 2h 51m 2h 30m
Departure OTP 20%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Montrose Regional Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Montrose.
Distance & Flight Time
926 mi / 1,491 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 51m to 3h 10m.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

IAH–MTJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Montrose route.
Route details
Distance926 mi / 1,491 km
Flight time2h 51m to 3h 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connections29 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: MTJ
IATA / ICAOMTJ / KMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation5,759 ft / 1,755 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to MTJ flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Montrose Regional Airport take approximately 2h 51m to 3h 10m. The route covers 926 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from IAH to MTJ. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAT, APA, SCF, DAL, TUS, LAS, DSM, SJC, SDF, MSP, CVG, TYS, MKE, PIT, CLT, CHS, PBI, FLL, MIA, BOS, DEN, AUS, LAX, DFW, SFO, BNA, ORD, EWR and ATL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Montrose is 1 hour behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from MTJ to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUS. 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 IAH to MTJ

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAH to MTJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to MTJ ranges from 2 hours 51 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 926 miles (1,491 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SAT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).