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 16 1-stop flights Verified 2mos 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
DEN Denver 3h 37m ACCMEJA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 44m AFDL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 50m AABAIB → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 5h 21m AAQRUA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 44m WN → AAAS Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 48m WN → G4WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 52m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
MDW Chicago 7h 48m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
IAH Houston 8h 30m UA → CMEKUA Houston (IAH) to Des Moines flights
PIE Pinellas Park 9h 22m G4 → 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 26m nonstop +1h ahead

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

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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
16
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
DEN ~3h 37m TUL ~4h 42m MSP ~4h 44m DFW ~4h 50m ORD ~5h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
365
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
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
56%
Return
DSM → COS
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
75%
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
Distance from COS – 73 mi
Nonstop airlines – 8
Weekly flights – 65
Flight time 1h 26m 1h 44m
Departure OTP 75% –
Denver (DEN) 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 26m 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 26m
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 26m gate to gate. The route covers 612 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Dallas Fort Worth.
Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of Colorado Springs.
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 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 26 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, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (DEN).