Best airline booking sites to get to Montrose?

[Australian fan]

Hello festivarians, seeking the collective wisdom here. I’m about to start the challenging process of trying to book connecting flights to get me into Montrose for festival. It’s challenging because booking domestic flights in the US when you are based in Australia is incredibly difficult. The first year we came I used Priceline and I got bumped over and over again plus constant price rises. I vowed never to use them again!

Am still looking for a better option. Your flight booking system seems to use third party resellers whereas we tend to book direct with the airline so I find your system a bit harder to understand and compare. What company have you used that you trust and recommend?

Need advice please.

I need to get from Dallas to Montrose and then from Montrose to NY after festival. If possible, direct flights or maximum of one stop. I know there is a daily service on AA Dallas to Montrose. Is it best to book direct with them?  Getting out seems trickier.  We are going to NY for a couple of days before flying back to Australia. We want connecting flights from Montrose through to NY so we can get luggage put through. Any suggestions?

I don’t drive in US. I tried it once and yes, crashed the car, let’s not have that story again.

Any hints or suggestions on best options?  Are there better airlines or better third party sites to handle the booking?

And, I need to mention, booking domestic flights from within Australia seems to bump up the price by a mile ( eg the current quote from Dallas to Montrose is nearly $700 one way).

Any suggestions gratefully received, I love getting your insights. Have never forgotten how much I learned when I asked about driving. 

Cannot wait to be back 💚💙💚💙 Thank you very much everyone.

 Listening to: The Oh Hellos

[TheLorax27]

This is the site I use.  https://matrix.itasoftware.com/

You can't book there but it tells you the best prices and gives you flexibility on routes.  I am not sure your dates exactly but I took a shot here...

Looks like you'd need to book directly on American Airlines. $580.50 per person.

Itinerary details
Itinerary
   
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Montrose (MTJ) — Sat, Jun 15
American 5853
Dep: 10:30 am
Arr: 11:34 am
2h 4m
Canadair RJ 900
Economy (B)
Food for Purchase
OPERATED BY MESA AIRLINES AS AMERICAN EAGLE
Montrose (MTJ) to New York (LGA) — Mon, Jun 24
Long layover
   
Montrose (MTJ) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) — Mon, Jun 24
American 5853
Dep: 12:15 pm
Arr: 3:20 pm
2h 5m
Canadair RJ 900
Economy (B)
Food for Purchase
OPERATED BY MESA AIRLINES AS AMERICAN EAGLE
Layover in DFW
2h 10m
   
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to New York (LGA) — Mon, Jun 24
American 1191
Dep: 5:30 pm
Arr: 10:00 pm
3h 30m
Airbus A321 (Sharklets)
Economy (B)
Food and Beverages for PurchaseIn-seat Video Player
Mileage
2,825 total miles
Airport Information
Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)
Montrose Regional (MTJ)
New York LaGuardia (LGA)
Cost per passenger (including taxes & fees)
$580.50
Total cost for 2 passengers
$1,161.00

[landshark]

Some good news for you. There are now some daily flights  into Telluride and can post the link if your interested.

 Listening to: Birds

[Australian fan]

This is the site I use.  https://matrix.itasoftware.com/

You can't book there but it tells you the best prices and gives you flexibility on routes.  I am not sure your dates exactly but I took a shot here...

Looks like you'd need to book directly on American Airlines. $580.50 per person.

Itinerary details
Itinerary
   
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Montrose (MTJ) — Sat, Jun 15
American 5853
Dep: 10:30 am
Arr: 11:34 am
2h 4m
Canadair RJ 900
Economy (B)
Food for Purchase
OPERATED BY MESA AIRLINES AS AMERICAN EAGLE
Montrose (MTJ) to New York (LGA) — Mon, Jun 24
Long layover
   
Montrose (MTJ) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) — Mon, Jun 24
American 5853
Dep: 12:15 pm
Arr: 3:20 pm
2h 5m
Canadair RJ 900
Economy (B)
Food for Purchase
OPERATED BY MESA AIRLINES AS AMERICAN EAGLE
Layover in DFW
2h 10m
   
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to New York (LGA) — Mon, Jun 24
American 1191
Dep: 5:30 pm
Arr: 10:00 pm
3h 30m
Airbus A321 (Sharklets)
Economy (B)
Food and Beverages for PurchaseIn-seat Video Player
Mileage
2,825 total miles
Airport Information
Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)
Montrose Regional (MTJ)
New York LaGuardia (LGA)
Cost per passenger (including taxes & fees)
$580.50
Total cost for 2 passengers
$1,161.00

Thank you! Angel! That site is FANTASTIC, exactly what I need, Appreciate that so much. I love this forum.

This is what makes our community so good. People who help each other with great information and support.

Cannot wait to see everyone again.

Come on Aussie dollar, get up off the floor!

[Australian fan]

Some good news for you. There are now some daily flights  into Telluride and can post the link if your interested.

Yes please! X

[landshark]

Some good news for you. There are now some daily flights  into Telluride and can post the link if your interested.

Yes please! X

tellurideairtaxi.com here is web address the link was uber long for some reason. I would love to take this next year and cost effective. Not sure where you land but the site can answer your questions.

[Australian fan]

Some good news for you. There are now some daily flights  into Telluride and can post the link if your interested.

Yes please! X

tellurideairtaxi.com here is web address the link was uber long for some reason. I would love to take this next year and cost effective. Not sure where you land but the site can answer your questions.

Champion xx

[landshark]

  Looks like there will be more flights into Tride this Summer. This was just posted for ski season so I bet come June there routes will remain.

Winter air service for 2018/2019 features 15 direct non-stop flights from 11 hubs nationwide. Telluride’s air service continues to expand with New York flights going daily this winter, along with added daily holiday flights from San Francisco and larger jets from Dallas-Ft. Worth to the Telluride/Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ). Read more at http://bit.ly/2P3380n

#VisitTelluride

[Australian fan]

Looks like there will be more flights into Tride this Summer. This was just posted for ski season so I bet come June there routes will remain.

Winter air service for 2018/2019 features 15 direct non-stop flights from 11 hubs nationwide. Telluride’s air service continues to expand with New York flights going daily this winter, along with added daily holiday flights from San Francisco and larger jets from Dallas-Ft. Worth to the Telluride/Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ). Read more at http://bit.ly/2P3380n

#VisitTelluride

Thank you, I hope you are right! My experience in trying to book has been that the summer flight schedule is not very extensive but fingers crossed! I’m going to hold over booking internal flights till March or April. 💚💙

[KMurf]

United flies from DFW to Montrose as well.  American is probably cheaper, but you could check with United too.

[Australian fan]

United flies from DFW to Montrose as well.  American is probably cheaper, but you could check with United too.

Yes my most likely option is to fly from Dallas ( we are going to fly into Dallas from Australia). I’m trying to find the best booking site to book that flight. It’s really, really hard booking US domestic flights when you are in Australia. That’s the tricky bit. X

[KMurf]

When do you fly into DFW?

[Australian fan]

When do you fly into DFW?

Arriving in Dallas on 17th June and hoping to fly to Montrose on 18th. 🙏

[KMurf]

Well, we will be driving from Dallas but probably wont leave any later than th 13th.

[Australian fan]

Well, we will be driving from Dallas but probably wont leave any later than th 13th.

Thank you, can’t leave that early. See you in Park x