Colorado Springs to Salt Lake City (COS–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL3940
DL Delta
E75L
8:15 AM
MDT
10:14 AM
MDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2541
AF Air France
E7W
12:10 PM
MDT
2:03 PM
MDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4449
DL Delta
E7W
12:10 PM
MDT TM
2:03 PM
MDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4449
DL Delta
E7W
9:40 AM
MDT TM
11:24 AM
MDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3788
DL Delta
E7W
8:30 PM
MDT TM
10:05 PM
MDT
1h 35m
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 Salt Lake City
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 410 mi 1h 53m nonstop 35 1-stop hubs

COS–SLC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 410 miles in approximately 1h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop COS–SLC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 14 E75L, E7W 1h53-1h59 100% SkyTeam
AF Air France 7 E7W 1h53 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – DL
E7W Embraer E175 – AF, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (21 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 SLC direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for COS to SLC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
910
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 → SLC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
79%
Return
SLC → COS
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. COS delays → SLC delays →

Other ways to reach Salt Lake City from Colorado Springs

Nearby airports with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.
Metric COS→SLC DEN→SLC BJC→SLC
Distance from COS 73 mi 79 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 12 3
Weekly flights 21 306 2
Flight time 1h 53m 0h 59m 1h
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of COS with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Salt Lake City is 0 hours the same as Colorado Springs.
COS: MDT · SLC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Colorado Springs, it's 6:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
Distance & Flight Time
410 mi / 660 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 53m to 1h 59m.
Getting from SLC

TRAX Green Line from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Salt Lake City takes 18 minutes ($2.50). Direct service to Intermodal Hub, Temple Square, and University of Utah. Running 5am to 11pm.Ride-shares to downtown cost $15–25. Taxis are available. For ski resorts, ski resort shuttles and Canyon Transportation offer door-to-door service ($40–60 to Park City). Car rental is on-site. The terminal opened in 2020 and is a single, modern facility; efficient to navigate.

Salt Lake City Climate

Semi-arid continental climate at 1,290m elevation. Winters (November–March) bring regular snow and inversions. Temperature inversions trap cold air and pollution in the Salt Lake Valley, producing dense fog that can close or delay flights for hours. Snow is frequent but usually manageable. Inversions are the real disruption risk.

Summers are hot and dry (32–38°C) with low humidity and good flying weather. Afternoon thunderstorms occur in July and August but are brief. Spring is windy. The Great Salt Lake creates localized weather effects including lake-effect snow on the north side of the Wasatch.

COS–SLC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colorado Springs to Salt Lake City route.
Route details
Distance410 mi / 660 km
Flight time1h 53m to 1h 59m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 14 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: COS
IATA / ICAOCOS / KCOS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation6,187 ft / 1,886 m
Destination: SLC
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about COS to SLC flights.
Nonstop flights from City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport take approximately 1h 53m to 1h 59m. The route covers 410 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from COS to SLC. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APA, EGE, TEX, SCF, TRM, APC, ONT, SMO, CCR, LAX, NUQ, TUL, BUR, SJC, DSM, PWK, CVG, IAD, BCT, PIE, CUN, PHX, DEN, LAS, DAL, DFW, JFK, SEA, SAN, ATL, SNA, ORD, SFO, IAH and HOU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SLC to COS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DEN, BJC 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.

Flights from COS to SLC

City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are connected by nonstop service from Air France and Delta Air Lines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

COS to SLC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from COS to SLC ranges from 1 hours 53 minutes to 1 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 410 miles (660 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via APA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (DEN), Denver (BJC) and Aspen (ASE).