A different view of Colorado is just a short flight away—trade Denver for Montrose (Telluride/Crested Butte), CO. Southwest Airlines offers low fares on 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 lowest available fares. Make the most of your reservation with package deals on flights, hotels, rental cars, and more from Southwest Vacations®.
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Denver, CO to Montrose (Telluride/Crested Butte), CO
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| Departing from | Denver International Airport (DEN) |
|---|---|
| Arriving at | Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) |
| Average flight time | 1 hour 4 minutes |
| Distance | 196 miles |
| 9† | Weekly flights |
|---|---|
| 1‡ | Nonstop flight per day Monday through Friday |
| 1‡ | Nonstop flight on Saturday |
| 1‡ | Nonstop flight on Sunday |
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View our interactive map†Weekly flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 9/1/2021 and 9/30/2021. Note: route may not operate every day of the week.
‡Nonstop flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 9/1/2021 and 9/30/2021.
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 and summertime travelers alike. 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 1,000 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. The area has just as many outdoor adventures to offer during warmer months—from horseback riding to fly fishing, there’s no shortage of ways to engage with the scenic Rocky Mountain landscape.
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.
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2Fare difference may apply.
The average flight time from Denver to Montrose (Telluride/Crested Butte), CO, is 1 hour 4 minutes.
There are 9 weekly flights from Denver to Montrose (Telluride/Crested Butte), CO, on Southwest Airlines.
Yes, Southwest flies nonstop from Denver to Montrose (Telluride/Crested Butte), CO, once per day from Monday through Friday.
Yes, Southwest flies nonstop from Denver to Montrose (Telluride/Crested Butte), CO, once per day on Saturdays and Sundays.
To find the lowest fares by day and time to fly Denver to Montrose (Telluride/Crested Butte), CO, with Southwest, check out our Low Fare Calendar.
You can rent a car at Montrose Regional Airport—book yours with your flight.
Yes! Flights from Denver to Montrose (Telluride/Crested Butte), CO—or from here or there to anywhere—can be changed with no change fees. Fare difference may apply.
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