Flying from Montrose Airport (MTJ) to Denver International Airport (DEN): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Montrose Airport to Denver International Airport.
Denver's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Montrose.
You can choose from 23 weekly Montrose Airport to Denver International Airport flights. The 07:15 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight available. Southwest Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 17:50.
To ensure you catch your MTJ to DEN flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak periods, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Getting to Denver (and then discovering more of the United States!) is a snap with United. This popular airline has direct flights from Montrose Airport to Denver International Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with United on this route.
With an impressive 83.05% of services landing on schedule, United has the best on-time record for MTJ to DEN flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Montrose Airport to Denver International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MTJ and DEN:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Montrose Airport (MTJ) to Denver International Airport (DEN)
Right now, R 1,686 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Montrose Airport to Denver International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,356. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MTJ to DEN if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Montrose Airport to Denver International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MTJ to DEN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Montrose Airport to Denver International Airport.
Handy information about Montrose Airport (MTJ)
MTJ's address is 2100 Airport Road.
79% of flights that leave from Montrose Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Montrose Airport from central Montrose, it'll take about 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Montrose Airport to Denver International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to MTJ:
Arriving at Denver International Airport (DEN)
Step off your Montrose Airport to Denver International Airport flight and be snoozing in your hotel bed soon after. If you want a comfortable option within easy reach of DEN, make your way to Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport.
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Denver International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and see more of Denver and beyond.
Booking your ride from Denver International Airport about one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Denver International Airport (DEN)
The quietest month for a flight from Montrose Airport to Denver International Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Denver based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from Montrose Airport to Denver International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Denver, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MTJ to DEN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -9ºC (16ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Denver is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. Around 105 kilometres south of Denver, a visit to Colorado Springs will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak Region Attractions and Red Rock Canyon.
If there's time to check out another side of the United States, head for Aurora, roughly 13 kilometres east of Denver. Plains Conservation Centre, DeLaney Homestead Historic District and Aircraft viewing are among its highlights.
