Colorado Springs to Dulles (COS–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Colorado Springs to Dulles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,460 mi 2h 38m nonstop +2h ahead 35 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between COS and IAD, connecting options are available through 35 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for COS to IAD.
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One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,021
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 → IAD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
Return
IAD → COS
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. COS delays → IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Colorado Springs

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric COS→IAD DEN→IAD ASE→IAD
Distance from COS 73 mi 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 5 3
Weekly flights 1 158 1
Flight time 2h 38m 3h 7m 2h 53m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of COS with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Colorado Springs, it's 8:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
1,460 mi / 2,350 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 38m.
Getting from IAD

Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.

Dulles Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.

Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.

COS–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colorado Springs to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance1,460 mi / 2,350 km
Flight time2h 38m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: COS
IATA / ICAOCOS / KCOS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation6,187 ft / 1,886 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about COS to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take approximately 2h 38m. The route covers 1,460 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from COS to IAD. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, PWK, APA, CVG, TEX, ORF, DSM, EGE, HOU, ISM, PIE, SCF, APF, BCT, SUA, APC, CCR, SNA, LAX, NUQ, SJC, BUR, IAH, JFK, SLC, ORD, ATL, LAS, DEN, SFO, PHX, CUN, DFW, SAN and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dulles is 2 hours ahead of Colorado Springs.
Yes, return flights from IAD to COS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DEN, ASE and EGE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 IAD

City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

COS to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from COS to IAD ranges from 2 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,460 miles (2,350 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (DEN), Aspen (ASE) and Eagle (EGE).