Colorado Springs to Denver (COS–APA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

COS Airport Page →
53 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation, Executive Jet Management.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 5h 43m WN → CNSEJAXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Denver flights
DAL Dallas 6h 59m WN → LXJXE Dallas (DAL) to Denver flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Colorado Springs to Denver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
53 mi 0h 22m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between COS and APA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps COS Routes APA Routes COS Live Flights APA Live Flights COS Delays
All flights from Denver (APA) Denver to Colorado Springs flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for COS to APA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
LAS ~5h 43m DAL ~6h 59m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
26
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
COS → APA
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Return
APA → COS
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. COS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Denver from Colorado Springs

Nearby airports with service to Centennial Airport.
Metric COS→APA DEN→APA BJC→APA
Distance from COS – 73 mi 79 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 6
Weekly flights – 1 1
Flight time 0h 22m 0h 13m –
Departure OTP 56% – –
Denver (DEN) to Denver flights · Denver (BJC) to Denver flights · Alamosa (ALS) to Denver flights
Airports within 200 miles of COS with service to Centennial Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Denver is 0 hours the same as Colorado Springs.
COS: MDT · APA: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Colorado Springs, it's 6:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
53 mi / 86 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 22m gate to gate.
Facts

COS–APA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colorado Springs to Denver route.
Route details
Distance53 mi / 86 km
Flight time0h 22m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: COS
Full nameCity of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOCOS / KCOS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation6,187 ft / 1,886 m
Destination: APA
Full nameCentennial Airport
IATA / ICAOAPA / KAPA
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,885 ft / 1,794 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about COS to APA flights.
Nonstop flights from City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport to Centennial Airport take about 0h 22m gate to gate. The route covers 53 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid and Dallas Love Field.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to APA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from APA to COS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DEN, BJC and ALS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from COS to APA

City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) and Centennial Airport (APA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

COS to APA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from COS to APA is about 0 hours 22 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 53 miles (86 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (DEN), Denver (BJC) and Alamosa (ALS).