Montrose to Los Angeles (MTJ–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA5637
UA United
E75L
2:10 PM
MDT
3:39 PM
PDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5562
UA United
E75L
10:15 AM
PDT T8
1:29 PM
MDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Montrose to Los Angeles
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 665 mi 2h 29m nonstop -1h behind 24 1-stop hubs

MTJ–LAX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 665 miles in approximately 2h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MTJ–LAX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 5 E75L 2h29 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (5 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 LAX direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MTJ to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
889
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 → LAX
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
95%
Return
LAX → MTJ
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Montrose

Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Metric MTJ→LAX TEX→LAX GJT→LAX
Distance from MTJ 38 mi 55 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 4
Weekly flights 5 1 1
Flight time 2h 29m 1h 24m 2h
Airports within 200 miles of MTJ with service to Los Angeles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Montrose.
MTJ: MDT · LAX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Montrose, it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
665 mi / 1,070 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 29m.
Getting from LAX

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.

Los Angeles Climate

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

Key statistics for the Montrose to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance665 mi / 1,070 km
Flight time2h 29m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: MTJ
IATA / ICAOMTJ / KMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation5,759 ft / 1,755 m
Destination: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MTJ to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Montrose Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take approximately 2h 29m. The route covers 665 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from MTJ to LAX. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LAS, PHX, SLC, TUS, OAK, BZN, OMA, HOU, MSP, MDW, PIT, TEB, IAD, MIA, DEN, IAH, AUS, DFW, DAL, SFO, ORD, BNA, EWR and ATL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Montrose.
Yes, return flights from LAX to MTJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEX, 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 LAX

Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 5 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 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 665 miles (1,070 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 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).