Los Angeles to Montrose (LAX–MTJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Los Angeles to Montrose
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 665 mi 2h 14m nonstop +1h ahead 27 1-stop hubs

LAX–MTJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 665 miles in approximately 2h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–MTJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 5 E75L 2h14 84% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to MTJ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to MTJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
SCF ~3h 33m UDD ~3h 34m LAS ~3h 42m APA ~3h 59m SJC ~4h 17m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
803
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
LAX → MTJ
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Return
MTJ → LAX
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Montrose is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · MTJ: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 7:00 PM in Montrose.
Distance & Flight Time
665 mi / 1,070 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 14m.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

Facts

LAX–MTJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Montrose route.
Route details
Distance665 mi / 1,070 km
Flight time2h 14m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 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 LAX to MTJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport take approximately 2h 14m. The route covers 665 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from LAX to MTJ. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, UDD, LAS, APA, SJC, TUS, SAT, DSM, MSP, MKE, CVG, PIT, CLT, PBI, FLL, BOS, MIA, DEN, SFO, DAL, AUS, IAH, DFW, ORD, EWR, ATL and BNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Montrose is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from MTJ to LAX 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 LAX to MTJ

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to MTJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to MTJ ranges from 2 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 665 miles (1,070 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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