Montrose to Fort Lauderdale (MTJ–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MTJ Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between MTJ and FLL. Nearest airports to MTJ with scheduled service: Telluride Regional Airport (TEX, 38 mi) · Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC, 52 mi) · Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT, 55 mi)
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 58m AAQR → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Fort Lauderdale flights
DEN Denver 6h 10m ACUAWN → ADUAWN Denver (DEN) to Fort Lauderdale flights
IAH Houston 6h 19m NZUA → ADAVB6 Houston (IAH) to Fort Lauderdale flights
ORD Chicago 7h 46m UA → AAACAD Chicago (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale flights
LAX Los Angeles 10h 22m UA → ADB6DL Los Angeles (LAX) to Fort Lauderdale flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Montrose to Fort Lauderdale
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between MTJ and FLL, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore MTJ Routes FLL Routes MTJ Live Flights FLL Live Flights FLL Delays
All flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Fort Lauderdale to Montrose flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MTJ to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
DFW ~5h 58m DEN ~6h 10m IAH ~6h 19m ORD ~7h 46m LAX ~10h 22m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
365
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 → FLL
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
63%
Return
FLL → MTJ
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Montrose

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric MTJ→FLL ASE→FLL EGE→FLL
Distance from MTJ – 74 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines – 7 3
Weekly flights – 1 –
Aspen (ASE) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Eagle (EGE) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Hayden (HDN) to Fort Lauderdale flights
Airports within 200 miles of MTJ with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Montrose, it's 8:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Getting from FLL

Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.

Fort Lauderdale Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.

Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

MTJ–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montrose to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MTJ
Full nameMontrose Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOMTJ / KMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation5,759 ft / 1,755 m
Destination: FLL
Full nameFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MTJ to FLL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and George Bush Intercontinental.
Fort Lauderdale is 2 hours ahead of Montrose.
Yes, return flights from FLL to MTJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ASE, EGE and HDN. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Aspen (ASE), Eagle (EGE) and Hayden (HDN).