Santa Ana to Montrose (SNA–MTJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SNA Airport Page →
649 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 20m ACCMF9 → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Montrose flights
DAL Dallas 7h 5m LXJWN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Montrose flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 13h 51m AAASBA → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Montrose flights
IAH Houston 17h 17m UA → NZUA Houston (IAH) to Montrose flights
ORD Chicago 18h 34m AAACAS → UA Chicago (ORD) to Montrose flights
PHX Phoenix ~3h 58m AAASF9 → Phoenix (PHX) to Montrose flights
SFO San Francisco ~5h 59m ACASCM → San Francisco (SFO) to Montrose flights
AUS Austin ~6h 55m WN → Austin (AUS) to Montrose flights
ATL Atlanta ~10h 2m AFAMDL → Atlanta (ATL) to Montrose flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Santa Ana to Montrose
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 649 mi 2h 3m nonstop +1h ahead

SNA–MTJ had nonstop service from Mexicana, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 649 miles in 2h 3m.

Also explore SNA Routes MTJ Routes SNA Live Flights MTJ Live Flights SNA Delays
All flights from Montrose (MTJ) Montrose to Santa Ana flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SNA–MTJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 0 – – 72% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to MTJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
PHX ~3h 58m DEN ~4h 20m SFO ~5h 59m AUS ~6h 55m DAL ~7h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
212
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
SNA → MTJ
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Return
MTJ → SNA
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Montrose from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Montrose Regional Airport.
Metric SNA→MTJ LAX→MTJ
Distance from SNA – 36 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 2
Flight time 2h 3m 2h 9m
Departure OTP 72% –
Los Angeles (LAX) to Montrose flights
Airports within 200 miles of SNA 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 Santa Ana.
SNA: PDT · MTJ: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 7:00 PM in Montrose.
Distance & Flight Time
649 mi / 1,044 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 3m gate to gate.
Facts

SNA–MTJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Montrose route.
Route details
Distance649 mi / 1,044 km
Flight time2h 3m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SNA
Full nameJohn Wayne Orange County International Airport
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 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 SNA to MTJ flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport take about 2h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 649 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SNA to MTJ: Mexicana. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 3m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Dallas Love Field and Dallas Fort Worth.
Montrose is 1 hour ahead of Santa Ana.
Yes, return flights from MTJ to SNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX. 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 SNA to MTJ

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) had nonstop service from Mexicana, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

SNA to MTJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to MTJ is about 2 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 649 miles (1,044 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Dallas Love Field and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX).