Cheap Flights from MTJ to DEN: When to Fly from Montrose to Denver

 

The cheapest times to fly from MTJ to DEN are

• March 19th to June 3rd (except the weeks of May 14th and May 21st)
• August 6th to November 18th (except the week of September 3rd)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from MTJ to DEN is mid October. Prices can be as high as $559 for Thursday flights during early February, or as low as $345 for Tuesday flights around mid October.

 

When to Fly to Denver

Flying from Montrose/Delta, CO (MTJ) to Denver, CO (DEN) will usually cost between $361 to $419 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid October with an average ticket price of $360. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early February, with an average price of $430. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $70 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $372 can be considered a good price for a round-trip MTJ to DEN flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the MTJ to DEN route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the MTJ to DEN flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Montrose. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $1.18, which is above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Thursdays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $10 (3%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $373. Return trip prices are from the DEN to MTJ flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from MTJ to DEN can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 20 minutes may be realistic.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from MTJ to DEN? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 3 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Denver International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 196 miles or 315 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from MTJ to DEN?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop MTJ to DEN flight is about 1 hour 20 minutes.

How many flights go between Montrose/Delta, CO and Denver, CO?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 48 available flights from MTJ to DEN.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from MTJ to DEN tend to depart as late as the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 27% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 40% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave DEN heading for MTJ about 11 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Denver, CO is about 17 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• SkyWest: 11 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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