Montrose to Newark (MTJ–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 6h 14m ACNJMUA → SNTPUA Denver (DEN) to Newark flights
ORD Chicago 6h 27m UA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Newark flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 33m AAQR → AAF9G3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Newark flights
IAH Houston 7h 21m NZUA → EKNZOS Houston (IAH) to Newark flights
LAX Los Angeles 10h 48m UA → ASB6CA Los Angeles (LAX) to Newark flights
BNA Nashville ~6h 4m → UAVJA Nashville (BNA) to Newark flights
OMA Omaha ~6h 5m UA → Omaha (OMA) to Newark flights
ATL Atlanta ~7h 22m → ACAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Newark flights
AUS Austin ~7h 37m → UA Austin (AUS) to Newark flights
PHX Phoenix ~7h 46m → AALHUA Phoenix (PHX) to Newark flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Montrose to Newark
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,791 mi 4h 23m nonstop +2h ahead

MTJ–EWR had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 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 1,791 miles in 4h 23m.

Also explore MTJ Routes EWR Routes MTJ Live Flights EWR Live Flights EWR Delays
All flights from Newark (EWR) Newark to Montrose flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MTJ to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
BNA ~6h 4m OMA ~6h 5m DEN ~6h 14m ORD ~6h 27m DFW ~6h 33m
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MTJ → EWR
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
Return
EWR → MTJ
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. EWR delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Newark from Montrose

Nearby airports with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Metric MTJ→EWR TEX→EWR ASE→EWR
Distance from MTJ – 38 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 2
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 4h 23m 3h 8m 3h 14m
Telluride (TEX) to Newark flights · Aspen (ASE) to Newark flights · Eagle (EGE) to Newark flights
Airports within 200 miles of MTJ with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Newark is 2 hours ahead of Montrose.
MTJ: MDT · EWR: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Montrose, it's 8:00 PM in Newark.
Distance & Flight Time
1,791 mi / 2,882 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 23m gate to gate.
Getting from EWR

AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.

Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.

Newark Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.

Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

MTJ–EWR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montrose to Newark route.
Route details
Distance1,791 mi / 2,882 km
Flight time4h 23m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MTJ
Full nameMontrose Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOMTJ / KMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation5,759 ft / 1,755 m
Destination: EWR
Full nameNewark Liberty International Airport
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MTJ to EWR flights.
Nonstop flights from Montrose Regional Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport take about 4h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 1,791 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MTJ to EWR: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 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 April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 23m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth.
Newark is 2 hours ahead of Montrose.
Yes, return flights from EWR to MTJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEX, ASE and EGE. 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 EWR

Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 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 EWR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MTJ to EWR is about 4 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,791 miles (2,882 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Telluride (TEX), Aspen (ASE) and Eagle (EGE).