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Flights from Denver (DEN) to Montrose (MTJ)
A different view of Colorado is just a short flight away—trade Denver for Montrose (Telluride), CO. Southwest Airlines offers cheap flights from Denver International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport, so skip the four-hour-and-change drive and start your adventure sooner. If you have room to move in your travel window, explore our Low Fare Calendar to find the most affordable flights available. Don’t forget to check out Southwest Vacations® for add-ons for flights, hotels, rental cars, and more to round out your trip planning.
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Flight details
Average flight time: 1 hour 11 minutes
Departing from: Denver International Airport (DEN)
†Based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday-Friday between 1/29/2021 and 3/31/2021, as of 2/4/2021.
Explore Montrose.
When you’re ready to start your getaway as soon as possible, book a flight from Denver to Montrose. Small-town charm will greet you as soon as you deplane at Montrose Regional Airport. The cozy wood ceilings and two-sided fireplace will help you get into vacation mode and get on your way to your first adventure. Hop on an airport shuttle or grab a rental car and get going.
Explore the charming town of Montrose, established in 1882, which has seen lives as a shipping hub, an agriculture hub, and, now, a favorite for wintertime travelers. Before it was a mountain town, the area was home to the Ute Indians. Learn about their history and living culture at the Ute Indian Museum or consider a docent-led tour of the Shavano Valley Rock Art Site, which includes art panels dating back to 1000 BC. Hungry to learn more about the area? Visit the Museum of the Mountain West and the Montrose Historical Museum.
If you call Denver home, you’re likely no stranger to skiing; Denver has 12 skiing destinations within a two-hour drive. If you’ve had your fill of the runs close to home—or are passing through Denver to get to Montrose—you’ll be pleased to know that Montrose is within the Circle of Bliss—six world-class skiing destinations within a two-hour drive. Snowmobiling, ice climbing, and snowshoeing are also popular winter pastimes, but there’s nothing wrong with grabbing a good book and a warm drink and cozying up next to a warm fire.
Travel tips
Infancy policy
One child over 14 days and under two (2) years of age, not occupying a seat, may be carried free of charge when traveling with an adult (12 years of age or older). Learn more.
Pet policy
Customers flying with a pet are subject to a pet fare. To learn more about traveling with your furry friend, explore the Southwest® pet policy.
Unaccompanied minor
Minors under the age of 18 are not permitted to fly unaccompanied on international flights or any itinerary that includes an international flight. Learn more.
Bags fly free®1
Start packing! Every ticketed Customer’s first two checked bags are free. Learn more.
The Southwest® travel experience
Head to Montrose (Telluride), CO, and get ready to stay there and play in the snowy wonder of Southwestern Colorado. Southwest works to make every step of the process of getting to your final destination simple, from booking to boarding. Learn more about what you can expect from the Southwest® Experience before you book your next flight from Denver International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport.
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1First and second checked bags. Weight and size limits apply.
2Fare difference may apply.
Questions we hear the most
The average flight time from Denver to Montrose (Telluride), CO, is 1 hour 11 minutes.
There are 3 flights daily from Denver to Montrose (Telluride), CO, on Southwest Airlines.
Southwest flies nonstop from Denver to Montrose (Telluride), CO, 3 times daily.
To find the cheapest day and time to fly Denver to Montrose (Telluride), CO, with Southwest, check out our Low Fare Calendar.
