Minneapolis to Montrose (MSP–MTJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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874 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 4mos ago
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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 5 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 5m ACAFCM → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Montrose flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 43m AAAFAM → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Montrose flights
ORD Chicago 6h 5m AAACAF → UA Chicago (ORD) to Montrose flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 38m AFAMDL → UA Los Angeles (LAX) to Montrose flights
IAH Houston 16h 4m AMDLNZ → NZUA Houston (IAH) to Montrose flights
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Minneapolis to Montrose
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
874 mi 2h 32m nonstop -1h behind

MSP–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 MSP to MTJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
DEN ~4h 5m DFW ~5h 43m ORD ~6h 5m LAX ~7h 38m IAH ~16h 4m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
504
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
MSP → MTJ
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Return
MTJ → MSP
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. MSP delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Montrose.
Distance & Flight Time
874 mi / 1,406 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 32m gate to gate.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

Facts

MSP–MTJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Montrose route.
Route details
Distance874 mi / 1,406 km
Flight time2h 32m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 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 MSP to MTJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Montrose Regional Airport take about 2h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 874 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 Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from MTJ to MSP 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 MSP to MTJ

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MSP to MTJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to MTJ is about 2 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 874 miles (1,406 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.