Montrose to Austin (MTJ–AUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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818 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights Verified 2mos 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 13m ACNJMUA ACDLF9 Denver (DEN) to Austin flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 19m AAQR AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Austin flights
IAH Houston 5h 1m NZUA ACCMEK Houston (IAH) to Austin flights
DAL Dallas 6h 5m WN LXJWNXE Dallas (DAL) to Austin flights
ORD Chicago 8h 22m UA AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Austin flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 22m UA AAAMAS Los Angeles (LAX) to Austin flights
PHX Phoenix ~5h 12m AADLWN Phoenix (PHX) to Austin flights
OMA Omaha ~5h 46m UA EJAWN Omaha (OMA) to Austin flights
BNA Nashville ~5h 55m AMDLWN Nashville (BNA) to Austin flights
ATL Atlanta ~7h 31m AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Austin flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Montrose to Austin
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 818 mi 2h 15m nonstop +1h ahead

MTJ–AUS had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 818 miles in 2h 15m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MTJ–AUS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MTJ to AUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
370
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 → AUS
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
Return
AUS → MTJ
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AUS delays →

Other ways to reach Austin from Montrose

Nearby airports with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Metric MTJ→AUS TEX→AUS GJT→AUS
Distance from MTJ 38 mi 55 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 4
Weekly flights 2
Flight time 2h 15m 1h 37m 1h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of MTJ with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Austin is 1 hour ahead of Montrose.
MTJ: MDT · AUS: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Montrose, it's 7:00 PM in Austin.
Distance & Flight Time
818 mi / 1,316 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m gate to gate.
Getting from AUS

CapMetro Route 20 to downtown Congress Ave costs $1.25 and takes 30–35 minutes. Buses depart from outside the terminal on the lower level. Last bus around midnight; late arrivals need a ride-share.Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level (follow signs to TNCs). Fares run $20–30 to downtown, 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis at the curb: $30–40. Rental car desks are in the main terminal; the QTA (Quick Turnaround Area) is a short shuttle ride. Afternoon and evening arrivals may face longer drive times due to city congestion.

Austin Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers. July and August average 36–38°C with heat indices that can reach 43°C. Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 7–17°C. Austin is vulnerable to rare but severe ice storms. Winter Storm Uri (2021) is the benchmark for worst-case disruption, and they can paralyze the city and airport.

Severe thunderstorms peak April through May with hail and tornado risk. Spring storm systems can cause significant ground delays. October and November are the most reliably stable months.

MTJ–AUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montrose to Austin route.
Route details
Distance818 mi / 1,316 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MTJ
IATA / ICAOMTJ / KMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation5,759 ft / 1,755 m
Destination: AUS
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MTJ to AUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Montrose Regional Airport to Austin Bergstrom International Airport take about 2h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 818 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MTJ to AUS: Southwest Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 15m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental.
Austin is 1 hour ahead of Montrose.
Yes, return flights from AUS to MTJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEX, GJT and ASE. 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 AUS

Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MTJ to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MTJ to AUS is about 2 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 818 miles (1,316 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Telluride (TEX), Grand Junction (GJT) and Aspen (ASE).