Travelling from Phoenix to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ): What you need to know
Montrose (where Montrose Regional Airport is located) and Phoenix share the UTC-7 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
To ensure you get on your flight from Phoenix to MTJ, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Peak months like March or high seasons such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean longer waits at check-in and security. Play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise move.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Travelling from central Phoenix to PHX takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Phoenix to Montrose Regional Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart PHX land on time.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
AZA is around 32 kilometres from central Phoenix. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport the day before your Phoenix to MTJ flight:
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 82% of flights departing here arrive right when they're supposed to.
The street address for AZA is 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)
Have a late flight from Phoenix to Montrose Regional Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near MTJ and be in snooze mode sooner:
The address for MTJ is 2100 Airport Road.
Getting from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to central Montrose
The centre of Montrose is roughly 3 kilometres from Montrose Regional Airport. Travel times by car hire or taxi will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research before you go.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)
Rs44,797 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Montrose Regional Airport. A return flight starts from Rs130,311. These fares can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Phoenix to MTJ, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Affordable Phoenix to Montrose Regional Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. November is the quietest month to go to Montrose. March is when most people book flights from Phoenix to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Lock in a Phoenix to MTJ plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Montrose to range from 10ºC to 34ºC.
January has temperatures of between -15ºC and 5ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Montrose Regional Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Montrose
After booking your flight from Phoenix to Montrose Regional Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Montrose:
Your trip to Montrose should come with a bit of sightseeing. Attractions worth exploring include Museum of the Mountain West, Montrose Botanic Gardens and Montrose County Historical Museum.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Montrose, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel around 290 kilometres northeast to Denver to tick off its leading sights. From Denver Art Museum to Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station and Ballpark, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 274 kilometres east of Montrose, Colorado Springs is another essential stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak Region Attractions and Red Rock Canyon.
