Montrose to Dallas-Fort Worth (MTJ–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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AA6462
AA American
CR7
12:37 PM
MDT
3:50 PM
CDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3157
AA American
319
12:42 PM
MDT
3:51 PM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AA2211
AA American
738
2:21 PM
MDT
5:38 PM
CDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6462
AA American
CR7
10:40 AM
CDT TE
12:06 PM
MDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3157
AA American
319
10:40 AM
CDT TC
11:58 AM
MDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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QR2210
QR Qatar
738
12:15 PM
CDT
1:30 PM
MDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2211
AA American
738
12:15 PM
CDT
1:30 PM
MDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Montrose to Dallas-Fort Worth
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 721 mi 2h 9m nonstop +1h ahead 30 1-stop hubs

MTJ–DFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 721 miles in approximately 2h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MTJ–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: QR 14 319, 738, CR7 2h09-2h17 Oneworld QR
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (14 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 DFW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MTJ to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
471
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.

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Montrose

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric MTJ→DFW TEX→DFW GUC→DFW
Distance from MTJ 38 mi 52 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 14
Flight time 2h 9m 2h 31m 2h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of MTJ with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour ahead of Montrose.
MTJ: MDT · DFW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Montrose, it's 7:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
721 mi / 1,161 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 9m to 2h 17m.
Getting from DFW

DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.

Dallas-Fort Worth Climate

Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.

Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.

MTJ–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montrose to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance721 mi / 1,161 km
Flight time2h 9m to 2h 17m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 21 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: MTJ
IATA / ICAOMTJ / KMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation5,759 ft / 1,755 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MTJ to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Montrose Regional Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 2h 9m to 2h 17m. The route covers 721 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from MTJ to DFW. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MCI, OMA, HOU, AUS, SLC, TUS, LAS, PHX, MSP, BZN, VNY, BNA, MDW, SNA, MYR, CHS, OAK, ATL, SFO, PIT, TEB, NAS, IAD, MIA, EWR, DEN, IAH, ORD, LAX and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour ahead of Montrose.
Yes, return flights from DFW to MTJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEX, GUC and GJT. 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 DFW

Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MTJ to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MTJ to DFW ranges from 2 hours 9 minutes to 2 hours 17 minutes. The route covers a distance of 721 miles (1,161 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MCI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Telluride (TEX), Gunnison (GUC) and Grand Junction (GJT).