Denver (DEN) to Montrose (MTJ) flights
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest Airlines fly nonstop from Denver International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport, with about 28 flights a week in July 2026. The 197-mile flight takes about 1h 1m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 197 mi · 317 km
- Flight time
- 1h 1m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 73%
Airlines flying DEN to MTJ
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 14 | Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200, Boeing 737-800 | 96,636 | 1h 2m |
| Southwest Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 42,092 | 57m |
| SkyWest Airlines | 7 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ700 | 6,949 | 1h 11m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DEN to MTJ flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 11:43am and the last at 7:18pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 1772United Airlines | 11:43am | 12:45pm | 31 | 81% |
| UA 1598United Airlines | 1:25pm | 2:27pm | 21 | 81% |
| UA 5616United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 1:25pm | 2:44pm | 10 | 87% |
| WN 4672Southwest Airlines | 6:05pm | 7:20pm | 28 | 41% |
| UA 1483United Airlines | 7:18pm | 8:25pm | 31 | 64% |
Is DEN to MTJ on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 75% of 1,424 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 10am were the most punctual (88%), those around 6pm the least (60%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (48%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 995 | 77% | 17 min | 0.1% |
| Southwest Airlines | 429 | 72% | 18 min | 0.2% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am to 11am | 117 | 88% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 399 | 81% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 273 | 81% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 168 | 60% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 363 | 69% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 116 | 12,761 | |
| September 2025 | 112 | 12,788 | |
| October 2025 | 118 | 12,559 | |
| November 2025 | 89 | 9,287 | |
| December 2025 | 123 | 12,748 | |
| January 2026 | 134 | 11,278 | |
| February 2026 | 126 | 14,953 | |
| March 2026 | 151 | 13,390 | |
| April 2026 | 101 | 9,380 | |
| May 2026 | 104 | 11,553 | |
| June 2026 | 120 | 12,418 | |
| July 2026 | 124 | 12,622 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.