Flying from New York to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ): What you need to know
Start your trip planning by looking up the best place to catch your flight from New York to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ). Explore the options for taking off from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), two of the city's main airports.
The timezone in Montrose is UTC-6, which is two hours behind New York. Montrose Regional Airport is located in Montrose.
Your flight from New York to MTJ won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK is around 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from New York to Montrose Regional Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to John F. Kennedy International Airport:
74.1% of flights that leave from John F. Kennedy International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can book a direct New York to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) plane ticket out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). See if flying from EWR works better for your plans.
You can board a direct flight from New York to MTJ with United Airlines. This is one of the main airlines that operates this route out of EWR.
United Airlines ranks number one in bookings on the EWR to MTJ route.
Want a carrier that consistently lands on time? Your best bet is United Airlines. 81.82% of its flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and Montrose Regional Airport touch down as planned.
EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your New York to MTJ flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 73.3%. This figure shows how often flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
The street address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
From central New York, LGA is around 18 kilometres away. It takes roughly 25 minutes to arrive by car and 1 hour or so on public transport.
Make catching an early New York to Montrose Regional Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to LaGuardia Airport and get to your departure gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
LGA has a reliable on-time arrivals performance of 80.0%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on track and get to your destination as expected.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)
Have a late flight from New York to Montrose Regional Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near MTJ and fast-forward to bedtime:
MTJ is located at 2100 Airport Road.
Getting from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to central Montrose
Montrose Regional Airport to the centre of Montrose is roughly 3 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)
At the moment, $157 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Montrose Regional Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $314. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before your departure date. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from New York to MTJ.
June is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a New York to Montrose Regional Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from New York to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)
July is the most popular month for flights from New York to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ). Plan your visit to Montrose in November for a more laid-back experience.
Book a New York 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 12ºC (54ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from New York to Montrose Regional Airport in January when temperatures are between -15ºC (5ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Montrose
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Montrose right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from New York to Montrose Regional Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Museum of the Mountain West, Montrose Riverway Trail North Trailhead and Montrose Water Sports Park are popular attractions which should feature on every Montrose itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Montrose is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. About 290 kilometres north-east of Montrose, a trip to Denver will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Denver Art Museum, Meow Wolf Denver | Convergence Station and Ballpark.
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.
