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

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UA4027+1
UA United
E7W
1:33 PM
MDT
5:08 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2108cs
NZ Air New Zealand
319
1:33 PM
MDT
5:03 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6147+1
UA United
E7W
9:30 AM
CDT TB
11:19 AM
MDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2109cs
NZ Air New Zealand
319
10:35 AM
CDT TA
12:37 PM
MDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Montrose to Houston
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 926 mi 2h 30m nonstop +1h ahead 29 1-stop hubs

MTJ–IAH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 926 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 2h35 Star Alliance NZ
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – NZ
E7W Embraer E175 – 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
29
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
393
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 Houston from Montrose

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric MTJ→IAH GUC→IAH ASE→IAH
Distance from MTJ 52 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 3
Weekly flights 14 4 28
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 33m 2h 47m
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 30m to 2h 35m.
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 30m to 2h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections29 hubs
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 approximately 2h 30m to 2h 35m. The route covers 926 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from MTJ to IAH. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HOU, DAL, MCI, AUS, OMA, TUS, SLC, PHX, LAS, VNY, BZN, MSP, BNA, MDW, CHS, SNA, ATL, PIT, SFO, TEB, NAS, IAD, MIA, EWR, DEN, DFW, ORD, LAX and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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, ASE and DRO. 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 ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. 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

29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via HOU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Gunnison (GUC), Aspen (ASE) and Durango (DRO).