Houston to Colorado Springs (IAH–COS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA6122
UA United
E7W
9:56 AM
CDT TB
11:25 AM
MDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4066+1
UA United
E75L
10:57 AM
CDT TB
12:47 PM
MDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5459+2
UA United
E7W
7:50 PM
CDT TB
9:31 PM
MDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6097cs
EK Emirates
E7W
7:50 PM
CDT TC
9:31 PM
MDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6126
UA United
E7W
7:52 PM
CDT TB
9:29 PM
MDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4029
UA United
E7W
7:30 AM
MDT
11:03 AM
CDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4673
UA United
E7W
7:32 AM
MDT
11:05 AM
CDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5325+1
UA United
E75L
7:37 AM
MDT
11:28 AM
CDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4030
UA United
E7W
12:06 PM
MDT
3:35 PM
CDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4015+2
UA United
E75L
12:10 PM
MDT
3:32 PM
CDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Houston to Colorado Springs
1 carrier, 35 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 809 mi 2h 29m nonstop -1h behind 45 1-stop hubs

IAH–COS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 809 miles in approximately 2h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–COS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: EK 28 E75L, E7W 2h29-2h50 90% Star Alliance EK
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – EK, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (28 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to COS direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
29
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to COS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,027
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.

Other ways to reach Colorado Springs from Houston

Nearby airports with service to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport.
Metric IAH→COS HOU→COS CLL→COS
Distance from IAH 24 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 35 9
Flight time 2h 29m 2h 16m 1h 39m
Departure OTP 90%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Colorado Springs.
Distance & Flight Time
809 mi / 1,302 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 29m to 2h 50m.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

IAH–COS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Colorado Springs route.
Route details
Distance809 mi / 1,302 km
Flight time2h 29m to 2h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights35 out / 29 return
1-stop connections45 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: COS
IATA / ICAOCOS / KCOS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation6,187 ft / 1,886 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to COS flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport take approximately 2h 29m to 2h 50m. The route covers 809 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from IAH to COS. The return direction has about 29 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ICT, DAL, TEX, AUS, SUS, MEM, SCF, SHV, OMA, CXO, RAP, TUS, BNA, PWK, IND, TYS, DHN, MDW, VNY, PSP, SRQ, LAX, PIE, RNO, IAD, CUN, DTW, BWI, SFO, MIA, YMX, GEG, LIR, JFK, DEN, SLC, ATL, DFW, PHX, ORD, LAS, MEX, SAN, SNA and LBB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Colorado Springs is 1 hour behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from COS to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU, CLL and AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 IAH to COS

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAH to COS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to COS ranges from 2 hours 29 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 809 miles (1,302 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 64 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ICT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU), College Station (CLL) and Austin (AUS).