Colorado Springs to Minneapolis (COS–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL4089+1
DL Delta
CR9
11:10 AM
MDT
2:30 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2085
AF Air France
CR9
11:10 AM
MDT
2:30 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2145
AF Air France
CR9
2:40 PM
MDT
5:57 PM
CDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4089+1
DL Delta
CR9
9:07 AM
CDT T1
10:30 AM
MDT
2h 23m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 52m ACCMEJA AFCMDL Denver (DEN) to Minneapolis flights
MDW Chicago 4h 38m WN DLKEVS Chicago (MDW) to Minneapolis flights
ORD Chicago 5h 22m AAQRUA AAACAM Chicago (ORD) to Minneapolis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 22m AABAIB AAAFAM Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Minneapolis flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 22m AFDLKL AMDLKE Salt Lake City (SLC) to Minneapolis flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 49m WN AAAFAS Phoenix (PHX) to Minneapolis flights
IAH Houston 6h 12m UA AFAMDL Houston (IAH) to Minneapolis flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 12m WN AFDLKE Las Vegas (LAS) to Minneapolis flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 24m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Minneapolis flights
HOU Houston 7h 5m WN SY Houston (HOU) to Minneapolis flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Colorado Springs to Minneapolis
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 724 mi 2h 20m nonstop +1h ahead

COS–MSP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 724 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop COS–MSP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 7 CR9 2h20 78% SkyTeam
AF Air France 3 CR9 2h17-2h20 78% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (10 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 MSP direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for COS to MSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,176
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 → MSP
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
80%
Return
MSP → COS
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. COS delays → MSP delays →

Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Colorado Springs

Nearby airports with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.
Metric COS→MSP DEN→MSP ASE→MSP
Distance from COS 73 mi 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 15 1
Weekly flights 10 225 1
Flight time 2h 20m 1h 43m 1h 39m
Departure OTP 78%
Airports within 200 miles of COS with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Colorado Springs, it's 7:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
724 mi / 1,165 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m gate to gate.
Getting from MSP

Metro Blue Line from T1-Lindbergh to downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse/Hennepin) takes 25–28 minutes ($2.50). T2-Humphrey has its own Blue Line stop. Trains run frequently 5am–1am. Taxis from T1 to downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40; to St. Paul $30–45.Ride-hail pickup is on the ground level outside baggage claim. Rental car center is connected to T1 via the tram system. Mall of America (Bloomington) is 13 minutes by Blue Line; useful if connecting to suburban destinations. MSP is unusually well-integrated with regional transit for a US airport.

Minneapolis Climate

Humid continental climate. One of the coldest major hub airports in the United States. Winters are severe (−15 to −2°C, November–March) with heavy snow and extreme cold snaps. Delta's de-icing operation at MSP is among the largest in the US, but heavy blizzards cause ground stops and cascading delays. Wind chill below −30°C occurs multiple times each winter.

Summers are warm and pleasant (22–30°C) with occasional severe thunderstorms in June–August. Spring brings tornado risk in the broader region. MSP has a strong snow operations record. Cancellations happen, but the airport manages heavy snowfall better than many eastern hubs. Pack serious winter gear from November through March.

COS–MSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colorado Springs to Minneapolis route.
Route details
Distance724 mi / 1,165 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: COS
IATA / ICAOCOS / KCOS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation6,187 ft / 1,886 m
Destination: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about COS to MSP flights.
Nonstop flights from City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field take about 2h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 724 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from COS to MSP: Delta Air Lines and Air France.
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 Denver, Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare.
Minneapolis is 1 hour ahead of Colorado Springs.
Yes, return flights from MSP 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.
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 MSP

City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Air France. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

COS to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from COS to MSP is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 724 miles (1,165 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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