Colorado Springs to San Diego (COS–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN970
WN Southwest
73H
2:15 PM
MDT
3:35 PM
PDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2337
WN Southwest
73H
2:25 PM
MDT
3:45 PM
PDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1826
WN Southwest
737
2:40 PM
MDT
4:15 PM
PDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3460
WN Southwest
737
4:35 PM
MDT
6:10 PM
PDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN186
WN Southwest
7S7
6:25 PM
MDT
7:55 PM
PDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3411
WN Southwest
7S7
7:10 PM
MDT
8:35 PM
PDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4472
WN Southwest
73H
10:30 AM
PDT T1
1:45 PM
MDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3939
WN Southwest
7S7
4:10 PM
PDT T1
7:25 PM
MDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2723
WN Southwest
7M8
5:00 PM
PDT T1
8:15 PM
MDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Colorado Springs to San Diego
1 carrier, 10 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 815 mi 2h 20m nonstop -1h behind 23 1-stop hubs

COS–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 815 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop COS–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 10 737, 73H, 7S7 2h20-2h35 63%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (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 SAN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
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
6
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for COS to SAN.
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One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
729
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 → SAN
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
82%
Return
SAN → COS
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. COS delays → SAN delays →

Other ways to reach San Diego from Colorado Springs

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric COS→SAN DEN→SAN BJC→SAN
Distance from COS 73 mi 79 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 7 1
Weekly flights 10 204 1
Flight time 2h 20m 2h 1m 2h 9m
Departure OTP 63%
Airports within 200 miles of COS with service to San Diego International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
San Diego is 1 hour behind Colorado Springs.
COS: MDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Colorado Springs, it's 5:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
815 mi / 1,312 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m to 2h 35m.

COS–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colorado Springs to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance815 mi / 1,312 km
Flight time2h 20m to 2h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights10 out / 9 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: COS
IATA / ICAOCOS / KCOS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation6,187 ft / 1,886 m
Destination: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about COS to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 2h 20m to 2h 35m. The route covers 815 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from COS to SAN. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, TRM, SNA, EGE, LAX, APC, SJC, APF, IAD, SUA, SLC, IAH, LAS, ORD, DFW, DEN, PHX, DAL, ATL, SFO, JFK, SEA and HOU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 1 hour behind Colorado Springs.
Yes, return flights from SAN to COS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DEN, BJC 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 SAN

City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

COS to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from COS to SAN ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 815 miles (1,312 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (DEN), Denver (BJC) and Eagle (EGE).