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

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Detroit to Colorado Springs
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 1,143 mi 3h 51m nonstop -2h behind 33 1-stop hubs

DTW–COS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,143 miles in approximately 3h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–COS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 74% Oneworld –
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 – – 74% – –
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

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to COS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
902
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.
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.
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 connections33 hubs
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 approximately 3h 51m. The route covers 1,143 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, IND, ICT, OMA, TYS, BNA, SUS, MEM, IAD, BWI, SCF, AUS, VNY, SRQ, PIE, JFK, LAX, MIA, SFO, CUN, LIR, ATL, DEN, SLC, IAH, ORD, DFW, LAS, DAL, SNA, PHX, SAN and MEX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines.

DTW to COS Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.