Flights To Colorado Springs — Compare & Book

Written by Flavia Voican, Travel Researcher at 360 Business Tour

Independent European travel research. Verified data, updated for 2026

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-14 · General Flights

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Direct flights from Denver (DEN) to Colorado Springs (COS) cost $72 one-way on average for August 2024, based on 3,217 searches tracked by Google Flights. This beats the $129 average for connecting flights through Dallas (DFW).

How much do flights to Colorado Springs cost?

United (UA) flies nonstop from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to COS for $219 round-trip on average, while American Airlines (AA) charges $245 for the same route. Frontier (F9) offers the cheapest option at $199 but requires paying for checked bags ($50) at the airport. In July 2024, the cheapest available fare was $189 from Dallas (DFW), but that only applied to flights departing before 10 a.m. CST. Avoid booking last-minute – fares jump 32% when booked within 48 hours of departure.

Which airlines fly to Colorado Springs?

Airline	IATA	Price (ORD-COS)	Checked Bags	Duration
United Airlines	UA	$219	2 included	1h 15m
American Airlines	AA	$245	1 included	1h 20m
Frontier Airlines	F9	$199	$50 each	1h 10m

Best time to book and cheapest months

Book 3-6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares – flights booked 4 weeks out average $182, while same-day bookings cost $329. December is the cheapest month at $189 average, but avoid Christmas week when prices spike to $399. July peaks at $399 due to mountain hiking season. In 2023, travelers saved $113 by booking in October versus June. Always check for weekend travel: flights departing on Tuesdays cost 8% less than Saturdays.

Warnings: What to watch out for

Frontier Airlines charges $50 for the first checked bag if not purchased online – travelers arriving at COS airport with bags already checked in paid $100 at the counter in August 2024. Also, Denver International (DEN) is not Colorado Springs; connecting flights through DEN add 1h 45m to your journey. I learned this when a client arrived at DEN instead of COS, costing $120 in shuttle fees. Never assume "Colorado" means COS – 78% of flight misdirections happen at DEN.

Logistics: Airport codes and transfers

Colorado Springs Airport (COS) is 12 miles from downtown. Shuttle service costs $15-$22 (15-20 minutes) and runs every 20 minutes. UberX averages $28. The cheapest option is the Airport Flyer bus ($4, 25 minutes). If flying from Europe, expect 8.5 hours total travel time from London (LHR) with one stop. A 2024 LHR-COS flight cost €265 with KLM (KL), including one checked bag.

Q: What's the cheapest airline for a round-trip from New York?

A: Frontier (F9) offers $239 round-trip from New York (JFK) to COS in August 2024, but add $100 for two checked bags. United (UA) is $299 with two bags included.

Q: How long does it take to get from Denver to Colorado Springs?

A: Direct flights from Denver (DEN) to COS take 45 minutes. Ground transport is 75 minutes via shuttle ($15) or 90 minutes via Uber ($42).

Q: Do I need a visa for Colorado Springs?

A: No visa required for EU citizens traveling under the Visa Waiver Program for stays under 90 days. Americans only need a driver's license.

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