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

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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
MDW Chicago 4h 26m WN AFDLKE Chicago (MDW) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver 4h 41m ACCMEJA ACAFDL Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
ORD Chicago 5h 13m AAQRUA AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 29m AFDL AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 32m AABAIB AAAFAM Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Detroit flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 43m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Detroit flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 9m AFDLKL AFDLKE Salt Lake City (SLC) to Detroit flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 34m WN AAAFDL Phoenix (PHX) to Detroit flights
IAH Houston 7h 6m UA AFAMDL Houston (IAH) to Detroit flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 43m WN AFDLNK Las Vegas (LAS) 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.
+2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between COS and DTW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for COS to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,152
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 → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
DTW → COS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. COS delays → DTW delays →

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 10 4
Weekly flights 126 1
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of COS with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

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.
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.

COS–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colorado Springs to Detroit route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: COS
IATA / ICAOCOS / KCOS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation6,187 ft / 1,886 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about COS to DTW flights.
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.

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).