Montrose to Salt Lake City (MTJ–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Montrose to Salt Lake City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 268 mi 1h 2m nonstop 26 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MTJ and SLC, connecting options are available through 26 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MTJ to SLC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
LAS ~4h 1m VNY ~4h 18m BZN ~4h 22m PHX ~4h 38m TUS ~4h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
790
Candidates
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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 → SLC
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
Return
SLC → MTJ
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SLC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Salt Lake City from Montrose

Nearby airports with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.
Metric MTJ→SLC TEX→SLC GJT→SLC
Distance from MTJ – 38 mi 55 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 3
Weekly flights 1 1 13
Flight time 1h 2m 0h 44m 1h 9m
Telluride (TEX) to Salt Lake City flights · Grand Junction (GJT) to Salt Lake City flights · Aspen (ASE) to Salt Lake City flights
Airports within 200 miles of MTJ with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Salt Lake City is 0 hours the same as Montrose.
MTJ: MDT · SLC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Montrose, it's 6:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
Distance & Flight Time
268 mi / 432 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 2m.
Getting from SLC

TRAX Green Line from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Salt Lake City takes 18 minutes ($2.50). Direct service to Intermodal Hub, Temple Square, and University of Utah. Running 5am to 11pm.Ride-shares to downtown cost $15–25. Taxis are available. For ski resorts, ski resort shuttles and Canyon Transportation offer door-to-door service ($40–60 to Park City). Car rental is on-site. The terminal opened in 2020 and is a single, modern facility; efficient to navigate.

Salt Lake City Climate

Semi-arid continental climate at 1,290m elevation. Winters (November–March) bring regular snow and inversions. Temperature inversions trap cold air and pollution in the Salt Lake Valley, producing dense fog that can close or delay flights for hours. Snow is frequent but usually manageable. Inversions are the real disruption risk.

Summers are hot and dry (32–38°C) with low humidity and good flying weather. Afternoon thunderstorms occur in July and August but are brief. Spring is windy. The Great Salt Lake creates localized weather effects including lake-effect snow on the north side of the Wasatch.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

MTJ–SLC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montrose to Salt Lake City route.
Route details
Distance268 mi / 432 km
Flight time1h 2m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: MTJ
Full nameMontrose Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOMTJ / KMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation5,759 ft / 1,755 m
Destination: SLC
Full nameSalt Lake City International Airport
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MTJ to SLC flights.
Nonstop flights from Montrose Regional Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport take approximately 1h 2m. The route covers 268 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MTJ to SLC.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LAS, VNY, BZN, PHX, TUS, OAK, OMA, MSP, HOU, MDW, PIT, TEB, IAD, SNA, MIA, DEN, LAX, AUS, DAL, DFW, IAH, SFO, ATL, ORD, EWR and BNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 SLC

Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MTJ to SLC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MTJ to SLC ranges from 1 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 268 miles (432 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LAS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Telluride (TEX), Grand Junction (GJT) and Aspen (ASE).