Sacramento to Montrose (SMF–MTJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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739 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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 5 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 18m ACCMF9 → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Montrose flights
LAX Los Angeles 4h 33m AAACAF → UA Los Angeles (LAX) to Montrose flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 40m AAAYBA → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Montrose flights
ORD Chicago 10h 59m AAACLH → UA Chicago (ORD) to Montrose flights
IAH Houston 20h 55m UAVA → NZUA Houston (IAH) to Montrose flights
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Sacramento to Montrose
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
739 mi 1h 23m nonstop +1h ahead

SMF–MTJ has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to MTJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
DEN ~4h 18m LAX ~4h 33m DFW ~6h 40m ORD ~10h 59m IAH ~20h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
211
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SMF → MTJ
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Return
MTJ → SMF
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Montrose from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Montrose Regional Airport.
Metric SMF→MTJ SFO→MTJ SJC→MTJ
Distance from SMF – 86 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 2
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 1h 23m 2h 1m 1h 47m
Departure OTP 55% – –
San Francisco (SFO) to Montrose flights · San Jose (SJC) to Montrose flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Montrose Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Montrose is 1 hour ahead of Sacramento.
SMF: PDT · MTJ: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 7:00 PM in Montrose.
Distance & Flight Time
739 mi / 1,189 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 23m gate to gate.
Facts

SMF–MTJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Montrose route.
Route details
Distance739 mi / 1,189 km
Flight time1h 23m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: MTJ
Full nameMontrose Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOMTJ / KMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation5,759 ft / 1,755 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to MTJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport take about 1h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 739 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Los Angeles and Dallas Fort Worth.
Montrose is 1 hour ahead of Sacramento.
Nearby alternatives include SFO and SJC. 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 SMF to MTJ

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SMF to MTJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to MTJ is about 1 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 739 miles (1,189 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Los Angeles and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO) and San Jose (SJC).