Colorado Springs to Houston (COS–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

COS Airport Page →
809 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 51m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA4029
UA United
E7W
7:30 AM
MDT
11:03 AM
CDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4030
UA United
E7W
12:06 PM
MDT
3:35 PM
CDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6122
UA United
E75L
12:17 PM
CDT TB
1:42 PM
MDT
2h 25m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6097+1
EK Emirates
E7W
7:50 PM
CDT TC
9:31 PM
MDT
2h 41m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6126
UA United
E75L
9:10 PM
CDT TB
10:24 PM
MDT
2h 14m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 3m AABAIB AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston flights
DEN Denver 4h 25m ACCMEJA 8CACAV Denver (DEN) to Houston flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 21m WN AAF9NZ Phoenix (PHX) to Houston flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 56m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Houston flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 8m WN F9NKUA Las Vegas (LAS) to Houston flights
ORD Chicago 6h 36m AAQRUA AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Houston flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 25m AFDL AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Houston flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 50m AFDLKL DLKENZ Salt Lake City (SLC) to Houston flights
SAN San Diego 9h 16m WN UA San Diego (SAN) to Houston flights
MDW Chicago 12h 9m WN UA Chicago (MDW) to Houston flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Colorado Springs to Houston
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 809 mi 2h 31m nonstop +1h ahead

COS–IAH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 809 miles in approximately 2h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop COS–IAH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 14 E7W 2h29-2h33 91% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, COS to IAH direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for COS to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,312
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 → IAH
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
79%
Return
IAH → COS
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. COS delays → IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Colorado Springs

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric COS→IAH PUB→IAH DEN→IAH
Distance from COS 37 mi 73 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 10
Weekly flights 14 1 281
Flight time 2h 31m 1h 58m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 91%
Airports within 200 miles of COS with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Colorado Springs, it's 7:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
809 mi / 1,302 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 31m gate to gate.
Getting from IAH

No direct rail from IAH. The METRO bus 102 (IAH Express) runs to downtown Houston's transit center (60–90 min, $1.25). Taxis to downtown Houston cost $50–70. Ride-hails pick up at the designated Rideshare zones outside baggage claim on the lower level.IAH has five terminals (A–E) connected by an underground tunnel with trams. Terminal D handles international arrivals. Rental car agencies are in a consolidated facility adjacent to Terminal C; a free IAH Connector bus runs between terminals and the rental car center. The Galleria / Uptown area costs $35–50 by ride-hail.

Houston Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot, humid, and wet for much of the year. Summers are brutal (33–38°C) with high humidity and near-daily afternoon thunderstorms. Severe storms with hail and high winds regularly cause ground stops from April through September. Houston's flooding risk is significant. Heavy rain events, including tropical system remnants, have flooded airport roads, cutting off surface access even when the airport itself remains operational.

Winters are mild (5–18°C) with occasional ice storms. These are rare but highly disruptive when they occur. Hurricane season (June–November) requires monitoring for Gulf storms. October through March has the best flying weather.

COS–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colorado Springs to Houston route.
Route details
Distance809 mi / 1,302 km
Flight time2h 31m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: COS
IATA / ICAOCOS / KCOS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation6,187 ft / 1,886 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about COS to IAH flights.
Nonstop flights from City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport take about 2h 31m gate to gate. The route covers 809 miles.
1 airline operates flights from COS to IAH: United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Houston is 1 hour ahead of Colorado Springs.
Yes, return flights from IAH to COS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PUB, DEN and BJC. 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 IAH

City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

COS to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from COS to IAH is about 2 hours 31 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 809 miles (1,302 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pueblo (PUB), Denver (DEN) and Denver (BJC).