Colorado Springs to Detroit (COS–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 1mo 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: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 4h 26m WN → AFDLKE Chicago (MDW) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver 4h 46m ACCMF9 → ACAFB6 Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
ORD Chicago 5h 11m AAQRUA → AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 13m AFDL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 31m AABAIB → AAAMCX Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Detroit flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 48m AMDLKE → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Detroit flights
IAH Houston 6h 10m LXJUA → AFAMDL Houston (IAH) to Detroit flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 27m WN → AAAFAM Phoenix (PHX) to Detroit flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 44m WN → AFDLF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to Detroit flights
SAN San Diego 7h 56m WN → AFDLKL San Diego (SAN) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Colorado Springs to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,143 mi 1h 44m nonstop +2h ahead

COS–DTW had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in June 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 1,143 miles in 1h 44m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for COS to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
MDW ~4h 26m DEN ~4h 46m ORD ~5h 11m MSP ~5h 13m DFW ~5h 31m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,054
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 → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
90%
Return
DTW → COS
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. COS delays → DTW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Detroit from Colorado Springs

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric COS→DTW DEN→DTW ASE→DTW
Distance from COS – 73 mi 120 mi
Nonstop airlines – 11 4
Weekly flights – 145 –
Flight time 1h 44m 2h 30m 2h 31m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights · Aspen (ASE) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of COS with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Detroit is 2 hours ahead of Colorado Springs.
COS: MDT · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Colorado Springs, it's 8:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
1,143 mi / 1,839 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 44m gate to gate.
Getting from DTW

DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.

Detroit Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.

Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

COS–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colorado Springs to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance1,143 mi / 1,839 km
Flight time1h 44m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
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: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about COS to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 1h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 1,143 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from COS to DTW: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 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 June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 44m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Denver and Chicago O'Hare.
Detroit is 2 hours ahead of Colorado Springs.
Yes, return flights from DTW to COS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DEN and ASE. 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 DTW

City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in June 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 DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from COS to DTW is about 1 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,143 miles (1,839 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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