Montrose (MTJ) to Denver (DEN) flights
United Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Montrose Regional Airport to Denver International Airport, with about 29 flights a week in July 2026. The 197-mile flight takes about 1h 5m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 197 mi · 317 km
- Flight time
- 1h 5m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 74%
Airlines flying MTJ to DEN
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 14 | Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200, Boeing 737-800 | 96,799 | 1h 7m |
| SkyWest Airlines | 7 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ550 | 6,786 | 1h 17m |
| Southwest Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 44,604 | 59m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MTJ to DEN flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:15am and the last at 3:25pm. 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 1003United Airlines | 7:15am | 8:26am | 31 | 88% |
| WN 2953Southwest Airlines | 9:10am | 10:15am | 28 | 29% |
| UA 352United Airlines | 1:42pm | 2:53pm | 31 | 81% |
| UA 1898United Airlines | 3:24pm | 4:45pm | 21 | 48% |
| UA 5673United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 3:25pm | 4:45pm | 10 | 69% |
Is MTJ to DEN on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 80% of 1,423 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (89%), those around 3pm the least (68%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (40%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 995 | 80% | 19 min | 0.4% |
| Southwest Airlines | 428 | 82% | 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 366 | 87% | |
| 8am to 9am | 153 | 89% | |
| 9am to 10am | 30 | 37% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 52 | 89% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 119 | 85% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 379 | 81% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 280 | 68% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 30 | 80% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 122 | 13,730 | |
| September 2025 | 112 | 13,361 | |
| October 2025 | 117 | 13,608 | |
| November 2025 | 89 | 9,542 | |
| December 2025 | 126 | 10,971 | |
| January 2026 | 133 | 11,768 | |
| February 2026 | 127 | 14,075 | |
| March 2026 | 148 | 13,881 | |
| April 2026 | 101 | 10,300 | |
| May 2026 | 103 | 11,186 | |
| June 2026 | 124 | 12,714 | |
| July 2026 | 128 | 13,169 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.