Cheap flights from Colorado Springs (COS)

Pikes Peak region airport, alternative to busy Denver

Colorado Springs Airport sits about 8 miles southeast of downtown Colorado Springs at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. It serves the Pikes Peak region and is a smaller alternative to Denver International about 75 miles north. Southwest, American, Delta, United, and Frontier cover most service. Common nonstops include Denver, Dallas-Fort Worth, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Chicago, and Atlanta.

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Airlines flying from Colorado Springs (COS)

Major carriers: Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines. Low-cost carriers: Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Sun Country Airlines.

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Frequently asked questions

How does Colorado Springs compare to Denver for flights?
COS is much smaller than DEN with shorter walks and easier security, but offers fewer destinations and often slightly higher fares than Southwest at Denver. For Pikes Peak region travelers, the time saved versus the 75-mile drive to DEN often justifies the difference. Flightmussy compares both airports in one search.
Which airlines have nonstops from Colorado Springs?
Southwest, American, Delta, and United run hub feeds from COS, while Frontier and Alaska add point-to-point routes. Sun Country handles seasonal leisure service. Flightmussy compares all carriers in one search, including LCC fares Google Flights often de-prioritises in default sorts.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Colorado Springs?
Late January, February, and the first three weeks of September are reliably the cheapest months out of COS, between ski-season and summer travel. Holiday weeks spike fares sharply. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap surfaces the cheapest week for your route automatically, free with no signup required.
How far is Colorado Springs Airport from downtown?
COS is about 8 miles southeast of downtown Colorado Springs, typically 15-20 minutes by car via Powers Boulevard or I-25 to US-24. Mountain Metropolitan Transit Route 25 connects the airport to downtown for a flat fare. The terminal is compact with rental car counters and rideshare pickup all close to the curb.

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