Los Angeles to Colorado Springs (LAX–COS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Los Angeles to Colorado Springs
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 832 mi 1h 49m nonstop +1h ahead 47 1-stop hubs

LAX–COS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 832 miles in approximately 1h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–COS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 82% Oneworld
WN Southwest Airlines 0 82%
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to COS.
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One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,091
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 Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport.
Metric LAX→COS SNA→COS SAN→COS
Distance from LAX 36 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 1 4 5
Flight time 1h 49m 2h 13m 2h 15m
Departure OTP 82%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Colorado Springs is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · COS: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 7:00 PM in Colorado Springs.
Distance & Flight Time
832 mi / 1,339 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 49m.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

LAX–COS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Colorado Springs route.
Route details
Distance832 mi / 1,339 km
Flight time1h 49m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections47 hubs
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: COS
IATA / ICAOCOS / KCOS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation6,187 ft / 1,886 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to COS flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport take approximately 1h 49m. The route covers 832 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from LAX to COS.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEX, TRM, SCF, VNY, UDD, PSP, SAF, SUU, SNA, TUS, RNO, SFO, ICT, OMA, SUS, AUS, ADS, SGR, PWK, PAE, MEM, GEG, TYS, MDW, IND, BNA, PIE, DTW, IAD, BWI, CUN, MIA, JFK, LIR, SLC, LAS, DEN, DAL, PHX, ATL, DFW, SAN, IAH, ORD, MEX, HOU and ASG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Colorado Springs is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from COS to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA, SAN and PSP. 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 LAX to COS

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to COS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to COS ranges from 1 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 832 miles (1,339 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TEX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), San Diego (SAN) and Palm Springs (PSP).