Detroit to Colorado Springs (DTW–COS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DTW Airport Page →
1,143 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 31 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 58m ACAFDL → ACCMUA Denver (DEN) to Colorado Springs flights
MDW Chicago 4h 58m AFDLKE → WN Chicago (MDW) to Colorado Springs flights
ORD Chicago 5h 23m AAACAM → AAEKOO Chicago (ORD) to Colorado Springs flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 26m AFAMDL → DL Minneapolis (MSP) to Colorado Springs flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 42m AAAFAM → AABAQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Colorado Springs flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 56m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Colorado Springs flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 23m AFAMDL → AMDLVS Salt Lake City (SLC) to Colorado Springs flights
IAH Houston 6h 36m AMDLF9 → EKUA Houston (IAH) to Colorado Springs flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 50m AAAMDL → HNWWN Phoenix (PHX) to Colorado Springs flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 11m AFDLKE → EJAWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Colorado Springs flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Colorado Springs
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 1,143 mi 3h 51m nonstop -2h behind

DTW–COS had nonstop service from American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,143 miles in 3h 51m.

Also explore DTW Routes COS Routes DTW Live Flights COS Live Flights DTW Delays COS Delays
All flights from Colorado Springs (COS) Colorado Springs to Detroit flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DTW–COS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 70% Oneworld –
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 – – 70% – –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: OO (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to COS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
DEN ~4h 58m MDW ~4h 58m IND ~5h 10m ORD ~5h 23m MSP ~5h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,077
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
DTW → COS
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
72%
Return
COS → DTW
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
55%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → COS delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Colorado Springs is 2 hours behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · COS: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 4:00 PM in Colorado Springs.
Distance & Flight Time
1,143 mi / 1,839 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 51m gate to gate.
Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

Facts

DTW–COS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Colorado Springs route.
Route details
Distance1,143 mi / 1,839 km
Flight time3h 51m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 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 DTW to COS flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport take about 3h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 1,143 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from DTW to COS: American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 51m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare.
Colorado Springs is 2 hours behind Detroit.
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 DTW to COS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) had nonstop service from American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DTW to COS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to COS is about 3 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,143 miles (1,839 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.