Colorado Springs to Denver flights
Direct and connecting flights from City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) to Denver International Airport (DEN) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Colorado Springs to Denver take?
Flight time from Colorado Springs (COS) to Denver (DEN) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Colorado Springs to Denver?
Airline availability for COS to DEN changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Colorado Springs to Denver?
Direct (nonstop) availability on COS to DEN varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- United Airlines5-yr attributed events: 58Last 90 days: none recorded
- Southwest Airlines5-yr attributed events: 40Last 90 days: none recorded
- SkyWest5-yr attributed events: 5Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 6 sightings | No recorded events |
| Southwest Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| SkyWest | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
Planning COS → DEN
COS to DEN is a short-haul route of 117 km (73 mi). See the return DEN → COS route.
Alternative airports near Colorado Springs: Fort Carson (FCS) — 15 km, Pueblo (PUB) — 60 km, Denver (APA) — 86 km.
Alternative airports near Denver: Buckley (BFK) — 19 km, Denver (APA) — 36 km, Broomfield-CO (BJC) — 38 km.