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

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AA3514
AA American
E75
10:35 AM
MDT
1:45 PM
MDT
2h 10m
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AA6462
AA American
CR7
12:37 PM
MDT
3:50 PM
MDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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QR8173
QR Qatar
319
12:42 PM
MDT
3:51 PM
MDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AA3157
AA American
319
12:42 PM
MDT
3:51 PM
MDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AA3032
AA American
319
1:28 PM
MDT
4:25 PM
MDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AA977
AA American
319
2:32 PM
MDT
5:35 PM
MDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
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AA3514
AA American
E70
8:31 AM
MDT TB
10:05 AM
MDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AA6462
AA American
CR7
10:40 AM
MDT TE
12:06 PM
MDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA3157
AA American
319
10:40 AM
MDT
11:58 AM
MDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AA3032
AA American
319
11:09 AM
MDT TA
12:44 PM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AA977
AA American
319
12:28 PM
MDT TC
1:44 PM
MDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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Montrose to Dallas-Fort Worth
2 carriers, 24 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 24 Flights/wk 721 mi 2h 9m nonstop 26 1-stop hubs

MTJ–DFW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 721 miles in approximately 2h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 26 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 21 319, CR7, E75 2h09-3h03 Oneworld
QR Qatar Airways 3 319 2h09 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA, QR
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + QR (24 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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MTJ to DFW.
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One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,139
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 → DFW
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
Return
DFW → MTJ
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →

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 2 1 1
Weekly flights 24 1 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
0h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 0 hours the same as Montrose.
MTJ: MDT · DFW: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Montrose, it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
721 mi / 1,161 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 9m to 3h 3m.
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 3h 3m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights24 out / 21 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: MTJ
IATA / ICAOMTJ / KMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation5,759 ft / 1,755 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
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 3h 3m. The route covers 721 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Qatar Airways.
There are approximately 24 nonstop flights per week from MTJ to DFW. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, HOU, SLC, TUS, LAS, PHX, MSP, BZN, OAK, CHS, PIT, MYR, MDW, IAD, TEB, MIA, DEN, IAH, SFO, ATL, AUS, EWR, BNA, ORD, LAX and SNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 and Qatar Airways. With 24 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 3 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 721 miles (1,161 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 45 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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