San Diego to Colorado Springs (SAN–COS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN4472
WN Southwest
73H
10:30 AM
PDT T1
1:45 PM
MDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3939
WN Southwest
7S7
4:10 PM
PDT T1
7:25 PM
MDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2723
WN Southwest
7M8
5:00 PM
PDT T1
8:15 PM
MDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN970
WN Southwest
73H
2:15 PM
MDT
3:35 PM
PDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2337
WN Southwest
73H
2:25 PM
MDT
3:45 PM
PDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1826
WN Southwest
737
2:40 PM
MDT
4:15 PM
PDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3460
WN Southwest
737
4:35 PM
MDT
6:10 PM
PDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN186
WN Southwest
7S7
6:25 PM
MDT
7:55 PM
PDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3411
WN Southwest
7S7
7:10 PM
MDT
8:35 PM
PDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San Diego to Colorado Springs
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 815 mi 2h 15m nonstop +1h ahead 18 1-stop hubs

SAN–COS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 815 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAN–COS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 9 73H, 7M8, 7S7 2h15 72%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (9 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, SAN to COS direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to COS.
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One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
680
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SAN → COS
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
100%
Return
COS → SAN
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays → COS delays →

Other ways to reach Colorado Springs from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport.
Metric SAN→COS SNA→COS LAX→COS
Distance from SAN 76 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 9 2
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 14m 1h 46m
Departure OTP 72%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN 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 San Diego.
SAN: PDT · COS: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 7:00 PM in Colorado Springs.
Distance & Flight Time
815 mi / 1,312 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m.

SAN–COS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Colorado Springs route.
Route details
Distance815 mi / 1,312 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 10 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: COS
IATA / ICAOCOS / KCOS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation6,187 ft / 1,886 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to COS flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport take approximately 2h 15m. The route covers 815 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from SAN to COS. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, UDD, LAX, RNO, GEG, IAD, JFK, HOU, DEN, IAH, SLC, LAS, PHX, DFW, DAL, ATL, ORD and OMA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Colorado Springs is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from COS to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA and LAX. 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 SAN to COS

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAN to COS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to COS ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 815 miles (1,312 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA) and Los Angeles (LAX).