Des Moines to Colorado Springs (DSM–COS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DSM Airport Page →
612 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 58m ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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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 46m ACF9UA → ACCMEJA Denver (DEN) to Colorado Springs flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 22m AFAMDL → DL Minneapolis (MSP) to Colorado Springs flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h AAASAY → AABAIB Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Colorado Springs flights
ORD Chicago 5h 17m AAACAS → AAUA Chicago (ORD) to Colorado Springs flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 44m AAAS → EJMWN Phoenix (PHX) to Colorado Springs flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 45m EJAG4WN → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Colorado Springs flights
IAH Houston 6h 8m CMNZUA → UA Houston (IAH) to Colorado Springs flights
MDW Chicago 6h 30m EJAWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Colorado Springs flights
HOU Houston 6h 36m G4 → WN Houston (HOU) to Colorado Springs flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 13m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Colorado Springs flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Des Moines to Colorado Springs
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
612 mi 1h 29m nonstop -1h behind

DSM–COS has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore DSM Routes COS Routes DSM Live Flights COS Live Flights DSM Delays COS Delays
All flights from Colorado Springs (COS) Colorado Springs to Des Moines flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to COS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
DEN ~3h 46m MSP ~4h 22m DFW ~5h 0m ORD ~5h 17m PHX ~5h 44m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
328
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DSM → COS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
COS → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → COS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Colorado Springs from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport.
Metric DSM→COS ALO→COS OMA→COS
Distance from DSM – 96 mi 117 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 3
Weekly flights ~1 – –
Flight time 1h 29m 2h 29m 1h 33m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Waterloo (ALO) to Colorado Springs flights · Omaha (OMA) to Colorado Springs flights · Moline (MLI) to Colorado Springs flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Colorado Springs is 1 hour behind Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · COS: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 5:00 PM in Colorado Springs.
Distance & Flight Time
612 mi / 985 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 29m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–COS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Colorado Springs route.
Route details
Distance612 mi / 985 km
Flight time1h 29m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: COS
Full nameCity of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOCOS / KCOS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation6,187 ft / 1,886 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to COS flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport take about 1h 29m gate to gate. The route covers 612 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Dallas Fort Worth.
Colorado Springs is 1 hour behind Des Moines.
Yes, return flights from COS to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ALO, OMA and MLI. 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 DSM to COS

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DSM to COS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to COS is about 1 hours 29 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 612 miles (985 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Waterloo (ALO), Omaha (OMA) and Moline (MLI).