What is the current lodging occupancy rate in Telluride for summer 2025?

Average total occupancy (paid and owner) is at 60% over the next two weeks, which is 6% lower than the same period in 2024. July is pacing 7% lower than last year, though August is tracking 2% ahead and October is pacing 13% ahead year-over-year.

How are air travel bookings to Telluride trending this summer?

Summer air bookings are pacing even to down 2%, with July, August, and September all flat to slightly down. However, winter flights are now live with expanded capacity—Breeze is returning with SNA-MTJ service and United is adding capacity to LAX-MTJ flights.

What new airline routes and services are coming to Telluride for winter 2025–26?

Breeze Airways will return with Santa Ana (SNA) to Montrose (MTJ) flights, and United Airlines is expanding capacity on its Los Angeles (LAX) to Montrose (MTJ) service, with the potential for additional route changes over the coming months.

How does fall occupancy in Telluride compare to last year?

October 2025 is pacing 13% ahead of October 2024, while September is tracking flat compared to the prior year. The remaining summer season overall is trending similar to 2024 with flat total occupancy.

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Telluride Lodging & Air Travel Update | July 17 – 23

By Anne-Britt OstlundJuly 17, 20251 min read

Life @ Telluride

Via Telluride Tourism Board

LODGING UPDATE

Average total occupancy (paid & owner) is currently at 60% over the next two weeks, 6% lower than the same period in 2024. The weekends are pacing behind last year, while the weekdays are more aligned with 2024 metrics.

The remaining summer season is now trending similar to 2024, with total occupancy flat and a 1% increase in paid occupancy from July 15 – October 19. July occupancy is pacing 7% lower than 2024, August is tracking 2% ahead, September is flat, and October is pacing 13% ahead YOY.

The summer destination marketing campaign launched in early May, with Telluride.com as the call to action. Please ensure that your business listings are up to date. Thanks to our lodging partners who are offering specials and packages to drive summer bookings.

AIR UPDATE

Air bookings have continued to vary week-to-week, while overall numbers are holding. Summer is pacing even to down 2%, with July, August, and September all flat to just down, and October just up. Winter flights are live, with the route map largely similar to last season, noting additional changes may come over the next couple months. Breeze will be back with SNA-MTJ flights, and United is adding capacity to the LAX-MTJ service, so gear up your southern California outreach!

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What is the current lodging occupancy rate in Telluride for summer 2025?: Average total occupancy (paid and owner) is at 60% over the next two weeks, which is 6% lower than the same period in 2024. July is pacing 7% lower than last year, though August is tracking 2% ahead and October is pacing 13% ahead year-over-year.
How are air travel bookings to Telluride trending this summer?: Summer air bookings are pacing even to down 2%, with July, August, and September all flat to slightly down. However, winter flights are now live with expanded capacity—Breeze is returning with SNA-MTJ service and United is adding capacity to LAX-MTJ flights.
What new airline routes and services are coming to Telluride for winter 2025–26?: Breeze Airways will return with Santa Ana (SNA) to Montrose (MTJ) flights, and United Airlines is expanding capacity on its Los Angeles (LAX) to Montrose (MTJ) service, with the potential for additional route changes over the coming months.
How does fall occupancy in Telluride compare to last year?: October 2025 is pacing 13% ahead of October 2024, while September is tracking flat compared to the prior year. The remaining summer season overall is trending similar to 2024 with flat total occupancy.