Colorado Springs to Denver (COS–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
COS–DEN is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Air Canada and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 73 miles in approximately 0h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 73 | 319, 320, CR2, CRJ, E75L, E7W | 0h46-1h14 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 49 | CR2, CR7, CRJ, E75L | 1h06-1h11 | Star Alliance | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 47 | 737, 73H, 7S7 | 0h37-1h05 | – | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 7 | E7W | 1h10 | Star Alliance | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Denver from Colorado Springs
| Metric | COS→DEN | PUB→DEN | BJC→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from COS | – | 37 mi | 79 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 176 | 13 | 1 |
| Flight time | 0h 37m | 0h 30m | – |
| Departure OTP | 20% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
COS: MDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Colorado Springs, it's 6:00 PM in Denver.
RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.
Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.
Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.
COS–DEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from COS to DEN
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Copa Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 176 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
COS to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from COS to DEN ranges from 0 hours 37 minutes to 1 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 73 miles (117 km). There are approximately 176 weekly flights outbound and 165 return, totaling 341 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via EGE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pueblo (PUB), Denver (BJC) and Alamosa (ALS).