Montrose to Atlanta (MTJ–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,349 mi airlines 7/wk
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DL797
DL Delta
738
1:33 PM
MDT
6:41 PM
EDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
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DL797
DL Delta
738
11:14 AM
EDT TS
12:39 PM
MDT
3h 25m
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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Montrose to Atlanta
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,349 mi 3h 8m nonstop +2h ahead 27 1-stop hubs

MTJ–ATL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,349 miles in approximately 3h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MTJ–ATL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 7 738 3h08 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 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, MTJ to ATL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
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
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MTJ to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,090
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
MTJ → ATL
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
54%
Return
ATL → MTJ
43%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
43%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays →

Other ways to reach Atlanta from Montrose

Nearby airports with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Metric MTJ→ATL GJT→ATL ASE→ATL
Distance from MTJ 55 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 4
Weekly flights 7 1 35
Flight time 3h 8m 2h 52m 3h 9m
Airports within 200 miles of MTJ with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Atlanta is 2 hours ahead of Montrose.
MTJ: MDT · ATL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Montrose, it's 8:00 PM in Atlanta.
Distance & Flight Time
1,349 mi / 2,171 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 8m.
Getting from ATL

MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.

The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.

Atlanta Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.

MTJ–ATL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montrose to Atlanta route.
Route details
Distance1,349 mi / 2,171 km
Flight time3h 8m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: MTJ
IATA / ICAOMTJ / KMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation5,759 ft / 1,755 m
Destination: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MTJ to ATL flights.
Nonstop flights from Montrose Regional Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport take approximately 3h 8m. The route covers 1,349 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from MTJ to ATL. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, HOU, MDW, MYR, CHS, MSP, SLC, PIT, TUS, PHX, LAS, BZN, TEB, IAD, MIA, OAK, DEN, DFW, SFO, DAL, BNA, EWR, AUS, IAH, ORD, LAX and SNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Atlanta is 2 hours ahead of Montrose.
Yes, return flights from ATL to MTJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GJT, ASE and EGE. 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 MTJ to ATL

Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MTJ to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MTJ to ATL ranges from 3 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,349 miles (2,171 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via OMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Grand Junction (GJT), Aspen (ASE) and Eagle (EGE).