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

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WN1449
WN Southwest
7S7
6:25 AM
MDT
11:55 AM
EST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2195
WN Southwest
737
10:55 AM
EST T4
2:25 PM
MDT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Colorado Springs to Cancún
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,620 mi 3h 30m nonstop +1h ahead 20 1-stop hubs

COS–CUN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,620 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop COS–CUN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 1 7S7 3h30 100%
Aircraft on this route
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, COS to CUN direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for COS to CUN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
651
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
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
0%
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 1 4
Weekly flights 1 56
Flight time 3h 30m 3h 46m
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 30m.
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 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
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 approximately 3h 30m. The route covers 1,620 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from COS to CUN. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUL, APF, PWK, SUA, CVG, ORF, IAD, LAX, DAL, JFK, SFO, ATL, DFW, PHX, DEN, HOU, IAH, ORD, SEA and SLC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

COS to CUN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from COS to CUN ranges from 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,620 miles (2,608 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (DEN).