Montrose to Los Angeles (MTJ–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MTJ–LAX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 665 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 1 | E7W | 2h35 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Montrose
| Metric | MTJ→LAX | TEX→LAX | GJT→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MTJ | – | 38 mi | 55 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 35m | 1h 42m | 2h |
Travel Essentials
MTJ: MDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Montrose, it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
MTJ–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MTJ to LAX
Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MTJ to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MTJ to LAX ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 665 miles (1,070 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LAS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Telluride (TEX), Grand Junction (GJT) and Aspen (ASE).