Minneapolis to Colorado Springs (MSP–COS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Minneapolis to Colorado Springs
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind 51 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MSP and COS, connecting options are available through 51 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to COS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
51
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,043
Candidates
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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 Minneapolis

Nearby airports with service to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport.
Metric MSP→COS ALO→COS
Distance from MSP 166 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 0
Departure OTP 85%
Airports within 200 miles of MSP 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 Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · COS: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Colorado Springs.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

MSP–COS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Colorado Springs route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections51 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: COS
IATA / ICAOCOS / KCOS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation6,187 ft / 1,886 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to COS flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ICT, RAP, SAF, OMA, BJI, PWK, MDW, IND, ADS, SCF, CXO, MEM, BNA, TYS, TRM, SGR, AUS, TUS, PSP, DHN, DTW, RNO, VNY, IAD, ADW, BWI, LAX, FMY, GEG, SFO, SRQ, PIE, JFK, MIA, CUN, LIR, DFW, SLC, DAL, DEN, ATL, IAH, LAS, ORD, PHX, SAN, HOU, SNA, AZA, LBB and MEX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Colorado Springs is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
Nearby alternatives include ALO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ICT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Waterloo (ALO).