Montrose to Denver (MTJ–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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196 mi airlines 63/wk
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AC4326
AC Air Canada
738
7:36 AM
MDT
8:49 AM
MDT
1h 13m
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UA1003
UA United
738
7:36 AM
MDT
8:49 AM
MDT
1h 13m
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WN2254
WN Southwest
737
8:25 AM
MDT
9:35 AM
MDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN3520
WN Southwest
7S7
8:45 AM
MDT
9:45 AM
MDT
1h
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WN1873
WN Southwest
737
11:00 AM
MDT
12:05 PM
MDT
1h 5m
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UA352
UA United
319
1:42 PM
MDT
2:55 PM
MDT
1h 13m
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AC3946
AC Air Canada
320
3:33 PM
MDT
4:43 PM
MDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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UA591
UA United
738
3:37 PM
MDT
4:52 PM
MDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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UA1412
UA United
738
5:07 PM
MDT
6:21 PM
MDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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WN2645
WN Southwest
7S7
11:11 AM
MDT
12:08 PM
MDT
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
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UA1772
UA United
319
11:20 AM
MDT
12:32 PM
MDT
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
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UA448
UA United
738
1:25 PM
MDT
2:31 PM
MDT
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
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UA464
UA United
738
1:59 PM
MDT
3:24 PM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN435
WN Southwest
7S7
6:10 PM
MDT
7:10 PM
MDT
1h
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WN3183
WN Southwest
7S7
6:40 PM
MDT
7:45 PM
MDT
1h 5m
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WN1354
WN Southwest
7S7
6:55 PM
MDT
7:55 PM
MDT
1h
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UA1483
UA United
738
7:05 PM
MDT
8:06 PM
MDT
1h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AC4327
AC Air Canada
738
7:05 PM
MDT
8:06 PM
MDT
1h 1m
M T W T F S S
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Montrose to Denver
4 carriers, 63 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 63 Flights/wk 196 mi 1h nonstop 25 1-stop hubs

MTJ–DEN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 196 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MTJ–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 28 319, 738 1h13-1h15 Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 21 737, 7S7 1h-1h10
AC Air Canada 14 320, 738 1h10-1h13 Star Alliance
KG Key Lime Air 1
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
320 Airbus A320 – AC
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – AC, UA
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + UA (42 flights/wk, 66%)
Unaffiliated: KG + WN (22 flights/wk, 34%)
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 DEN direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
63
Outbound / wk
56
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MTJ to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
978
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 → DEN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
DEN → MTJ
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Montrose

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric MTJ→DEN GUC→DEN GJT→DEN
Distance from MTJ 52 mi 55 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 3 5
Weekly flights 63 21 86
Flight time 1h 1h 17m 1h
Airports within 200 miles of MTJ with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Denver is 0 hours the same as Montrose.
MTJ: MDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Montrose, it's 6:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
196 mi / 316 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m to 1h 15m.
Getting from DEN

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.

Denver Climate

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

Key statistics for the Montrose to Denver route.
Route details
Distance196 mi / 316 km
Flight time1h to 1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights63 out / 56 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: MTJ
IATA / ICAOMTJ / KMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation5,759 ft / 1,755 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MTJ to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Montrose Regional Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 1h to 1h 15m. The route covers 196 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Key Lime Air, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 63 nonstop flights per week from MTJ to DEN. The return direction has about 56 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SLC, LAS, OMA, BZN, PHX, TUS, MSP, HOU, OAK, MDW, PIT, CHS, IAD, MIA, SFO, DFW, IAH, DAL, AUS, LAX, ORD, BNA, ATL, SNA and EWR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DEN to MTJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GUC, 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 DEN

Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Key Lime Air, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 63 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 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 196 miles (316 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 119 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 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 Gunnison (GUC), Grand Junction (GJT) and Aspen (ASE).