Montrose to Denver (MTJ–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MTJ–DEN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Key Lime Air lead the route. The flight covers 196 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC | 21 | 319, 738, E7W | 1h15-1h20 | – | Star Alliance | AC |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 7 | 737 | 1h | – | – | – |
| KG Key Lime Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Denver from Montrose
| Metric | MTJ→DEN | TEX→DEN | GUC→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MTJ | – | 38 mi | 52 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | 7 | 21 |
| Flight time | 1h | 1h | 1h 19m |
Travel Essentials
MTJ: MDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Montrose, it's 6:00 PM in Denver.
RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.
Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.
Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.
MTJ–DEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MTJ to DEN
Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Key Lime Air, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MTJ to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MTJ to DEN ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 196 miles (316 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 78 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SLC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Telluride (TEX), Gunnison (GUC) and Grand Junction (GJT).