Colorado Springs to Des Moines (COS–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

COS Airport Page →
612 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets 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
DEN Denver 3h 34m ACCMUA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 39m AABAG3 → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 5h 12m AAQRUA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 38m CTFWN → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 54m WN → G4N5WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 10m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
MDW Chicago 7h 5m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
IAH Houston 9h 1m UA → CMEKUA Houston (IAH) to Des Moines flights
AZA Mesa 19h 14m G4 → G4 Mesa (AZA) to Des Moines flights
PIE Pinellas Park 29h 37m EJAG4 → G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Colorado Springs to Des Moines
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
612 mi 1h 21m nonstop +1h ahead

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

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for COS to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
DEN ~3h 34m DFW ~4h 39m MSP ~5h 4m ORD ~5h 12m PHX ~5h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
297
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 → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
63%
Return
DSM → COS
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. COS delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Colorado Springs

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric COS→DSM DEN→DSM ASE→DSM
Distance from COS – 73 mi 120 mi
Nonstop airlines – 10 2
Weekly flights – 84 –
Flight time 1h 21m 1h 35m 1h 41m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights · Aspen (ASE) to Des Moines flights · Montrose (MTJ) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of COS with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Colorado Springs, it's 7:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
612 mi / 985 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 21m gate to gate.
Facts

COS–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colorado Springs to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance612 mi / 985 km
Flight time1h 21m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
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: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about COS to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 1h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 612 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DSM 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.
Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of Colorado Springs.
Yes, return flights from DSM to COS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DEN, ASE and MTJ. 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 DSM

City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

COS to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from COS to DSM is about 1 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 612 miles (985 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (DEN), Aspen (ASE) and Montrose (MTJ).