Colorado Springs to Austin (COS–AUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

COS Airport Page →
717 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 23 1-stop flights Verified 1d ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DAL Dallas 3h 35m LXJWN EJAWNXE Dallas (DAL) to Austin flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 3h 50m AABAIB AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Austin flights
DEN Denver 4h 3m ACCMEJA ACDLF9 Denver (DEN) to Austin flights
IAH Houston 4h 23m UA ACCMEK Houston (IAH) to Austin flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 25m WN DLF9G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Austin flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 30m WN 8CAADL Phoenix (PHX) to Austin flights
MDW Chicago 5h 58m WN EJALXJWN Chicago (MDW) to Austin flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 10m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Austin flights
SAN San Diego 6h 41m WN ASWN San Diego (SAN) to Austin flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 52m AFDL AAAFAM Minneapolis (MSP) to Austin flights
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Colorado Springs to Austin
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
717 mi 2h 1m nonstop +1h ahead

COS–AUS has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for COS to AUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,017
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
COS → AUS
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
63%
Return
AUS → COS
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. COS delays → AUS delays →

Other ways to reach Austin from Colorado Springs

Nearby airports with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Metric COS→AUS PUB→AUS DEN→AUS
Distance from COS 37 mi 73 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 9
Weekly flights ~1 146
Flight time 2h 1m 1h 6m 1h 39m
Departure OTP 72%
Airports within 200 miles of COS with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Austin is 1 hour ahead of Colorado Springs.
COS: MDT · AUS: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Colorado Springs, it's 7:00 PM in Austin.
Distance & Flight Time
717 mi / 1,153 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 1m gate to gate.
Getting from AUS

CapMetro Route 20 to downtown Congress Ave costs $1.25 and takes 30–35 minutes. Buses depart from outside the terminal on the lower level. Last bus around midnight; late arrivals need a ride-share.Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level (follow signs to TNCs). Fares run $20–30 to downtown, 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis at the curb: $30–40. Rental car desks are in the main terminal; the QTA (Quick Turnaround Area) is a short shuttle ride. Afternoon and evening arrivals may face longer drive times due to city congestion.

Austin Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers. July and August average 36–38°C with heat indices that can reach 43°C. Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 7–17°C. Austin is vulnerable to rare but severe ice storms. Winter Storm Uri (2021) is the benchmark for worst-case disruption, and they can paralyze the city and airport.

Severe thunderstorms peak April through May with hail and tornado risk. Spring storm systems can cause significant ground delays. October and November are the most reliably stable months.

COS–AUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colorado Springs to Austin route.
Route details
Distance717 mi / 1,153 km
Flight time2h 1m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: COS
IATA / ICAOCOS / KCOS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation6,187 ft / 1,886 m
Destination: AUS
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about COS to AUS flights.
Nonstop flights from City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport to Austin Bergstrom International Airport take about 2h 1m gate to gate. The route covers 717 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Love Field, Dallas Fort Worth and Denver.
Austin is 1 hour ahead of Colorado Springs.
Yes, return flights from AUS to COS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PUB, DEN and BJC. 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 AUS

City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

COS to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from COS to AUS is about 2 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 717 miles (1,153 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, Dallas Fort Worth and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pueblo (PUB), Denver (DEN) and Denver (BJC).