Colorado Springs to Cancún (COS–CUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

COS Airport Page →
1,620 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
IAH Houston 5h 28m UA F9NKUA Houston (IAH) to Cancún flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 40m AABAIB AAAYF9 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Cancún flights
DEN Denver 5h 53m ACCMUA F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Cancún flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 37m AFAMDL AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Cancún flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 15m WN WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Cancún flights
ORD Chicago 7h 25m AAQRUA AAEKF9 Chicago (ORD) to Cancún flights
PHX Phoenix 14h 8m WN AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Cancún flights
MDW Chicago 18h 23m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Cancún flights
MSP Minneapolis 21h 20m AFDL DLSY Minneapolis (MSP) to Cancún flights
HOU Houston 23h 34m WN WN Houston (HOU) to Cancún flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Colorado Springs to Cancún
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,620 mi 3h 56m nonstop +1h ahead

COS–CUN had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,620 miles in 3h 56m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop COS–CUN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 0 100%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for COS to CUN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
696
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 → CUN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
CUN → COS
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. COS delays →

Other ways to reach Cancún from Colorado Springs

Nearby airports with service to Cancún International Airport.
Metric COS→CUN DEN→CUN
Distance from COS 73 mi
Nonstop airlines 5
Weekly flights 37
Flight time 3h 56m 3h 55m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of COS with service to Cancún International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Cancún is 1 hour ahead of Colorado Springs.
COS: MDT · CUN: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Colorado Springs, it's 7:00 PM in Cancún.
Distance & Flight Time
1,620 mi / 2,608 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 56m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

Getting from CUN

Authorised airport taxis operate from a voucher desk inside each terminal. Fares to the Hotel Zone run MXN 350–550 (USD $17–28) and to downtown Cancún MXN 200–300. Purchase tickets inside before exiting to avoid touts. ADO buses depart from outside Terminal 2 to downtown Cancún for MXN 102 and continue to Playa del Carmen and Tulum.The Tren Maya connects Terminal 4 to Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and the broader Yucatán Peninsula. Car rental desks are located in all terminals; driving is straightforward on Highway 307.

Cancún Climate

Tropical climate with two distinct seasons. Dry season (December–April) brings warm, sunny weather at 25–32°C with low humidity, the peak tourist season and most reliable flying conditions. Wet season (May–November) is hot, humid, and prone to heavy afternoon downpours; thunderstorms can cause short ground delays.

Hurricane season runs June through November, peaking in September–October. Major storms (e.g., Wilma 2005, Zeta 2020) can close the airport for 12–48 hours. Monitor forecasts carefully from August through October. September is statistically the highest-risk month.

COS–CUN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colorado Springs to Cancún route.
Route details
Distance1,620 mi / 2,608 km
Flight time3h 56m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: COS
IATA / ICAOCOS / KCOS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation6,187 ft / 1,886 m
Destination: CUN
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about COS to CUN flights.
Nonstop flights from City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport to Cancún International Airport take about 3h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 1,620 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from COS to CUN: Southwest Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 56m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental, Dallas Fort Worth and Denver.
Cancún is 1 hour ahead of Colorado Springs.
Yes, return flights from CUN to COS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DEN. 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 CUN

City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) and Cancún International Airport (CUN) had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

COS to CUN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from COS to CUN is about 3 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,620 miles (2,608 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, Dallas Fort Worth and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (DEN).