Montrose to Houston (MTJ–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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926 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 51m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
NZ2108cs
NZ Air New Zealand
E7W
12:00 PM
MDT
3:40 PM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4027+1
UA United
E7W
12:00 PM
MDT
3:40 PM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6147+1
UA United
E75L
9:30 AM
CDT TB
11:19 AM
MDT
2h 49m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2109cs
NZ Air New Zealand
E75L
9:30 AM
CDT TC
11:19 AM
MDT
2h 49m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 4 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 14m AAQR AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston flights
DEN Denver 4h 42m ACUAWN 8CACAV Denver (DEN) to Houston flights
ORD Chicago 7h 13m UA 7LAAAS Chicago (ORD) to Houston flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 15m UA AAAFAS Los Angeles (LAX) to Houston flights
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Montrose to Houston
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 926 mi 2h 40m nonstop +1h ahead

MTJ–IAH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 926 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MTJ–IAH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: NZ 7 E7W 2h40 Star Alliance NZ
Aircraft on this route
E7W Embraer E175 – NZ, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 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 IAH 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
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MTJ to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
491
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 → IAH
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
Return
IAH → MTJ
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Montrose

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric MTJ→IAH GUC→IAH GJT→IAH
Distance from MTJ 52 mi 55 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 2
Weekly flights 14 4 1
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 48m 2h 29m
Airports within 200 miles of MTJ with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Houston is 1 hour ahead of Montrose.
MTJ: MDT · IAH: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Montrose, it's 7:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
926 mi / 1,491 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m gate to gate.
Getting from IAH

No direct rail from IAH. The METRO bus 102 (IAH Express) runs to downtown Houston's transit center (60–90 min, $1.25). Taxis to downtown Houston cost $50–70. Ride-hails pick up at the designated Rideshare zones outside baggage claim on the lower level.IAH has five terminals (A–E) connected by an underground tunnel with trams. Terminal D handles international arrivals. Rental car agencies are in a consolidated facility adjacent to Terminal C; a free IAH Connector bus runs between terminals and the rental car center. The Galleria / Uptown area costs $35–50 by ride-hail.

Houston Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot, humid, and wet for much of the year. Summers are brutal (33–38°C) with high humidity and near-daily afternoon thunderstorms. Severe storms with hail and high winds regularly cause ground stops from April through September. Houston's flooding risk is significant. Heavy rain events, including tropical system remnants, have flooded airport roads, cutting off surface access even when the airport itself remains operational.

Winters are mild (5–18°C) with occasional ice storms. These are rare but highly disruptive when they occur. Hurricane season (June–November) requires monitoring for Gulf storms. October through March has the best flying weather.

MTJ–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montrose to Houston route.
Route details
Distance926 mi / 1,491 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MTJ
IATA / ICAOMTJ / KMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation5,759 ft / 1,755 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MTJ to IAH flights.
Nonstop flights from Montrose Regional Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport take about 2h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 926 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MTJ to IAH: United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and Chicago O'Hare.
Houston is 1 hour ahead of Montrose.
Yes, return flights from IAH 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 IAH

Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MTJ to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MTJ to IAH is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 926 miles (1,491 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Gunnison (GUC), Grand Junction (GJT) and Aspen (ASE).