Santa Monica to Colorado Springs (SMO–COS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 2 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 4h XE → EJAWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Colorado Springs flights
SFO San Francisco ~5h 11m → AS San Francisco (SFO) to Colorado Springs flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Santa Monica to Colorado Springs
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SMO and COS, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore SMO Routes COS Routes SMO Live Flights COS Live Flights COS Delays
All flights from Colorado Springs (COS) Colorado Springs to Santa Monica flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SMO to COS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
LAS ~4h 0m SFO ~5h 11m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
16
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
SMO → COS
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
Return
COS → SMO
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. COS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Colorado Springs from Santa Monica

Nearby airports with service to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport.
Metric SMO→COS LAX→COS SNA→COS
Distance from SMO – 6 mi 41 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 3
Weekly flights – – 4
Los Angeles (LAX) to Colorado Springs flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Colorado Springs flights · Santa Barbara (SBA) to Colorado Springs flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMO with service to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Colorado Springs is 1 hour ahead of Santa Monica.
SMO: PDT · COS: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Monica, it's 7:00 PM in Colorado Springs.
Facts

SMO–COS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Monica to Colorado Springs route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SMO
Full nameSanta Monica Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSMO / KSMO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation170 ft / 52 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 SMO to COS flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid.
Colorado Springs is 1 hour ahead of Santa Monica.
Yes, return flights from COS to SMO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX, SNA and SBA. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), Santa Ana (SNA) and Santa Barbara (SBA).