Richmond to Colorado Springs (RIC–COS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RIC Airport Page →
1,485 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 20 1-stop flights Verified 2w 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 35m EJAF9UA → ACCMUA Denver (DEN) to Colorado Springs flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 40m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Colorado Springs flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 12m AAASQF → AABAIB Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Colorado Springs flights
ORD Chicago 6h 32m AAACAS → AAEKOO Chicago (ORD) to Colorado Springs flights
IAH Houston 7h 16m NZUA → EKUA Houston (IAH) to Colorado Springs flights
MDW Chicago 8h 38m LXJWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Colorado Springs flights
LAS Las Vegas 15h 43m MX → EJAWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Colorado Springs flights
MSP Minneapolis 22h 16m AFAMDL → DL Minneapolis (MSP) to Colorado Springs flights
SHV Shreveport ~6h 37m VTM → Shreveport (SHV) to Colorado Springs flights
BWI Baltimore ~6h 37m WN → Baltimore (BWI) to Colorado Springs flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Richmond to Colorado Springs
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,485 mi 4h 8m nonstop -2h behind

RIC–COS had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 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 1,485 miles in 4h 8m.

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

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop RIC–COS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 67% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to COS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
DEN ~5h 35m ATL ~5h 40m DFW ~6h 12m ORD ~6h 32m SHV ~6h 37m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
395
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
RIC → COS
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
75%
Return
COS → RIC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays → COS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Colorado Springs from Richmond

Nearby airports with service to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport.
Metric RIC→COS IAD→COS BWI→COS
Distance from RIC – 100 mi 121 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 2
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 4h 8m 3h 27m 4h 12m
Departure OTP 67% – –
Dulles (IAD) to Colorado Springs flights · Baltimore (BWI) to Colorado Springs flights
Airports within 200 miles of RIC with service to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 4:00 PM in Colorado Springs.
Distance & Flight Time
1,485 mi / 2,390 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 8m gate to gate.
Facts

RIC–COS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Colorado Springs route.
Route details
Distance1,485 mi / 2,390 km
Flight time4h 8m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 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 RIC to COS flights.
Nonstop flights from Richmond International Airport to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport take about 4h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 1,485 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from RIC to COS: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 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 May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 8m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth.
Colorado Springs is 2 hours behind Richmond.
Nearby alternatives include IAD and BWI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 RIC to COS

Richmond International Airport (RIC) and City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 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.

RIC to COS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to COS is about 4 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,485 miles (2,390 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD) and Baltimore (BWI).