Travelling from San Diego to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ): What you need to know
Start your travels at one of San Diego's main airports, San Diego International Airport (SAN) or McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Check out your options for booking a flight from San Diego to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) leaving from either of these.
Montrose is one hour ahead of San Diego. Montrose Regional Airport is located in Montrose, which follows the UTC-6 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from San Diego to MTJ, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
The journey from central San Diego to SAN takes around 20 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to San Diego International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from San Diego to Montrose Regional Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
71.38% of flights leaving from San Diego International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
On public transport, you can travel from central San Diego to CLD in around 2 hours 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near McClellan-Palomar Airport the day before your San Diego to MTJ flight:
About Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)
If you're coming in on a late flight from San Diego to Montrose Regional Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near MTJ:
MTJ is located at 2100 Airport Road.
Getting from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to central Montrose
Montrose Regional Airport to central Montrose is about 3 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)
Rs29,456 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from San Diego to Montrose Regional Airport. A return flight starts from Rs58,820. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from San Diego to MTJ, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from San Diego to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)
July is when most people book flights from San Diego to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ). Plan your visit to Montrose in November if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Montrose is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 34ºC. Book your San Diego to MTJ flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between -15ºC and 5ºC. Search for cheap tickets from San Diego to Montrose Regional Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Montrose
Start your Montrose trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from San Diego to Montrose Regional Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Montrose when you're ready to go sightseeing. Head straight for Museum of the Mountain West followed by Montrose Riverway Trail North Trailhead and Montrose Water Sports Park.
Explore more of the United States
Denver is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Montrose. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Denver Art Museum, Meow Wolf Denver | Convergence Station and Ballpark.
Around 274 kilometres east of Montrose, Colorado Springs is another favourite 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.