Denver to Colorado Springs (DEN–COS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AC4190cs
AC Air Canada
CR7
7:52 AM
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8:49 AM
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UA5246+1
UA United
CR7
7:52 AM
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8:49 AM
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WN1281
WN Southwest
737
8:30 AM
MDT
9:15 AM
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0h 45m
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WN1384
WN Southwest
7S7
8:35 AM
MDT
9:20 AM
MDT
0h 45m
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UA5306+1
UA United
CR2
10:05 AM
MDT
11:05 AM
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1h
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AC4100cs
AC Air Canada
CRJ
10:05 AM
MDT
11:05 AM
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UA4734
UA United
CRJ
11:21 AM
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12:21 PM
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1h
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UA1180+1
UA United
320
11:35 AM
MDT
12:26 PM
MDT
0h 51m
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UA5614
UA United
CRJ
12:18 PM
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1:14 PM
MDT
0h 56m
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WN2970
WN Southwest
737
12:55 PM
MDT
1:40 PM
MDT
0h 45m
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UA2482
UA United
319
1:33 PM
MDT
2:24 PM
MDT
0h 51m
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UA1803
UA United
319
1:48 PM
MDT
2:40 PM
MDT
0h 52m
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WN2137
WN Southwest
737
2:45 PM
MDT
3:30 PM
MDT
0h 45m
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UA5288
UA United
CR5
2:55 PM
MDT
3:52 PM
MDT
0h 57m
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WN389
WN Southwest
7S7
2:55 PM
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3:40 PM
MDT
0h 45m
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AC4098cs
AC Air Canada
E75L
3:35 PM
MDT
4:32 PM
MDT
0h 57m
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AC4270cs
AC Air Canada
E7W
3:35 PM
MDT
4:32 PM
MDT
0h 57m
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UA5546+2
UA United
E7W
3:35 PM
MDT
4:31 PM
MDT
0h 56m
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UA4801
UA United
CRJ
4:30 PM
MDT
5:26 PM
MDT
0h 56m
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UA5308
UA United
CRJ
5:25 PM
MDT
6:22 PM
MDT
0h 57m
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AC4411cs
AC Air Canada
CR2
5:36 PM
MDT
6:33 PM
MDT
0h 57m
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UA5861+3
UA United
CR2
5:36 PM
MDT
6:33 PM
MDT
0h 57m
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WN1448
WN Southwest
7S7
6:30 PM
MDT
7:30 PM
MDT
1h
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UA4793+2
UA United
E70
7:05 PM
MDT
8:01 PM
MDT
0h 56m
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AC4102cs
AC Air Canada
CR2
7:05 PM
MDT
8:02 PM
MDT
0h 57m
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UA5669+1
UA United
CR7
7:50 PM
MDT
8:46 PM
MDT
0h 56m
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AC4240cs
AC Air Canada
E75L
7:50 PM
MDT
8:46 PM
MDT
0h 56m
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UA5292
UA United
CRJ
8:30 PM
MDT
9:26 PM
MDT
0h 56m
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WN127
WN Southwest
B38M
8:30 PM
MDT
9:20 PM
MDT
0h 50m
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AC4258+1
AC Air Canada
CRJ
9:00 PM
MDT
9:57 PM
MDT
0h 57m
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CM1034+2
CM Copa
CRJ
9:00 PM
MDT
9:57 PM
MDT
0h 57m
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UA5627
UA United
CRJ
10:59 PM
MDT
11:59 PM
MDT
1h
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UA4745
UA United
CRJ
11:09 PM
MDT
11:59 PM
MDT
0h 50m
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UA5559
UA United
CRJ
5:30 AM
MDT
6:35 AM
MDT
1h 5m
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UA5291+1
UA United
E75L
6:00 AM
MDT
7:04 AM
MDT
1h 4m
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AC4259cs
AC Air Canada
E70
6:00 AM
MDT
7:04 AM
MDT
1h 4m
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WN2733
WN Southwest
7S7
6:45 AM
MDT
7:40 AM
MDT
0h 55m
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UA4696+2
UA United
CR2
7:00 AM
MDT
8:07 AM
MDT
1h 7m
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AC4101cs
AC Air Canada
CRJ
7:00 AM
MDT
8:07 AM
MDT
1h 7m
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AC4241cs
AC Air Canada
CR2
7:05 AM
MDT
8:12 AM
MDT
1h 7m
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AC3984cs
AC Air Canada
CRJ
7:40 AM
MDT
8:47 AM
MDT
1h 7m
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UA4677+1
UA United
CRJ
7:40 AM
MDT
8:47 AM
MDT
1h 7m
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UA4725
UA United
CR5
8:45 AM
MDT
10:02 AM
MDT
1h 17m
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AC4179cs
AC Air Canada
E7W
9:30 AM
MDT
10:33 AM
MDT
1h 3m
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WN1845
WN Southwest
7S7
9:50 AM
MDT
10:45 AM
MDT
0h 55m
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AC3963cs
AC Air Canada
CRJ
10:28 AM
MDT
11:35 AM
MDT
1h 7m
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UA5400+1
UA United
CR2
10:40 AM
MDT
11:47 AM
MDT
1h 7m
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UA4675
UA United
CRJ
11:40 AM
MDT
12:45 PM
MDT
1h 5m
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UA5634+1
UA United
CR2
11:50 AM
MDT
12:36 PM
MDT
0h 46m
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UA5620
UA United
CRJ
12:56 PM
MDT
2:02 PM
MDT
1h 6m
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WN1438
WN Southwest
737
1:10 PM
MDT
2:00 PM
MDT
0h 50m
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UA1055
UA United
319
1:33 PM
MDT
2:40 PM
MDT
1h 7m
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UA784
UA United
1:38 PM
MDT
2:12 PM
MDT
0h 34m
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UA4647
UA United
CRJ
1:49 PM
MDT
2:55 PM
MDT
1h 6m
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UA2604
UA United
319
3:26 PM
MDT
4:40 PM
MDT
1h 14m
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UA265
UA United
319
3:42 PM
MDT
4:45 PM
MDT
1h 3m
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WN257
WN Southwest
7S7
4:35 PM
MDT
5:25 PM
MDT
0h 50m
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WN152
WN Southwest
7S7
5:05 PM
MDT
6:10 PM
MDT
1h 5m
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UA4645
UA United
CRJ
5:07 PM
MDT
6:20 PM
MDT
1h 13m
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AC4237cs
AC Air Canada
E7W
5:13 PM
MDT
6:25 PM
MDT
1h 12m
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UA4719+2
UA United
E75L
5:13 PM
MDT
6:25 PM
MDT
1h 12m
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CM1193cs
CM Copa
E7W
5:13 PM
MDT
6:25 PM
MDT
1h 12m
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WN2636
WN Southwest
7S7
5:38 PM
MDT
6:31 PM
MDT
0h 53m
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AC4099cs
AC Air Canada
CRJ
6:55 PM
MDT
8:02 PM
MDT
1h 7m
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UA5391+1
UA United
CRJ
6:57 PM
MDT
8:04 PM
MDT
1h 7m
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Denver to Colorado Springs
3 carriers, 185 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 185 Flights/wk 73 mi 0h 45m nonstop 50 1-stop hubs

DEN–COS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 73 miles in approximately 0h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 50 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–COS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AC, CM 99 319, 320, CR2, CR5, CR7, CRJ, E70, E7W 0h50-1h 73% Star Alliance AC, CM
WN Southwest Airlines 23 737, 7S7, B38M 0h45-1h 73%
OO SkyWest Airlines 1 73%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
320 Airbus A320 – UA
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – AC, UA
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AC, UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – AC, CM, UA
E70 Embraer 170 – UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AC
E7W Embraer E175 – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (99 flights/wk, 80%)
Unaffiliated: OO + WN (24 flights/wk, 20%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to COS direction.
Mon
26
flights
Tue
25
flights
Wed
26
flights
Thu
26
flights
Fri
26
flights
Sat
28
flights
Sun
28
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
33
Nonstop flights
185
Outbound / wk
198
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to COS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,178
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Colorado Springs is 0 hours the same as Denver.
DEN: MDT · COS: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 6:00 PM in Colorado Springs.
Distance & Flight Time
73 mi / 117 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m to 1h 0m.
Getting to DEN

RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.

DEN–COS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Colorado Springs route.
Route details
Distance73 mi / 117 km
Flight time0h 45m to 1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights185 out / 198 return
1-stop connections50 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: COS
IATA / ICAOCOS / KCOS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation6,187 ft / 1,886 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to COS flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport take approximately 0h 45m to 1h. The route covers 73 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: SkyWest Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 185 nonstop flights per week from DEN to COS. The return direction has about 198 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEX, SAF, ICT, RAP, SCF, SHR, OMA, GTF, TUS, PSP, VNY, SGR, AUS, PWK, SUS, MEM, RNO, MDW, IND, LAX, BNA, SHV, TYS, SFO, PAE, AZA, GEG, IAD, DTW, SRQ, BWI, CUN, MIA, JFK, LIR, SLC, LAS, DFW, DAL, PHX, IAH, HOU, SAN, ATL, BER, SNA, ORD, BTA, MEX and LBB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from COS to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 DEN to COS

Denver International Airport (DEN) and City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) are connected by nonstop service from SkyWest Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 185 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to COS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to COS ranges from 0 hours 45 minutes to 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 73 miles (117 km). There are approximately 185 weekly flights outbound and 198 return, totaling 383 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

50 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TEX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.