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

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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 47m ACF9UA → ACCMUA Denver (DEN) to Colorado Springs flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 28m AFAMDL → DL Minneapolis (MSP) to Colorado Springs flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 23m AAASAY → AABAQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Colorado Springs flights
ORD Chicago 5h 25m AAACAS → AAEKOO Chicago (ORD) to Colorado Springs flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 32m AAAS → HNWWN Phoenix (PHX) to Colorado Springs flights
IAH Houston 6h 4m CMNZUA → EKUA Houston (IAH) to Colorado Springs flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 11m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Colorado Springs flights
MDW Chicago 6h 58m EJAWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Colorado Springs flights
LAS Las Vegas 9h 56m G4WN → EJAWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Colorado Springs flights
HOU Houston 14h EJAG4 → WN Houston (HOU) to Colorado Springs flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Colorado Springs
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between DSM and COS, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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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
21
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
DEN ~3h 47m MSP ~4h 28m OKC ~4h 39m DFW ~5h 23m ORD ~5h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
336
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
72%
Return
COS → DSM
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
60%
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
Departure OTP 100% – –
Waterloo (ALO) to Colorado Springs flights · Omaha (OMA) 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.
Facts

DSM–COS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Colorado Springs route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
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.
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 and OMA. 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.

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) and Omaha (OMA).