How to find cheap flights to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Colorado Springs Airport is R 14,182. A return plane ticket to COS right now is R 15,980.
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Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get the lowest price on tickets to Colorado Springs, where Colorado Springs Airport is located, if you book in advance. Airlines generally offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' filter and widen your search for cheap flights to Colorado Springs. This will list every airport around your departure and arrival points.
Search for plane tickets to Colorado Springs Airport that have a stop or two. Connecting flights often offer better prices. After your results appear, use the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Colorado Springs
The cheapest month to board a flight to Colorado Springs is typically May.
If you have flexible travel dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to COS.
July is the most popular month for flights to COS. Visit then if you're eager to take in the full energy of Colorado Springs.
Travel in December if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Colorado Springs are often more affordable.
The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider the kind of conditions you prefer to get away in. Colorado Springs is warmest in July, averaging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Ranging from -10ºC (14ºF) to 7ºC (45ºF), January brings the lowest temperatures.
Want to avoid grey skies? November is the driest month in Colorado Springs, averaging three days of rain.
Rain is more likely in July, which gets around 13 days of wet weather.
Travelling to Colorado Springs Airport (COS): What you need to know
Fly to Colorado Springs in a single journey. These are some of the top airlines that offer direct flights to Colorado Springs Airport:
If you want to travel with the carrier that tops the list for punctuality, book your COS plane ticket with Delta. Up to 81% of its flights to this airport arrive as scheduled.
The local timezone at COS is UTC-7.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Colorado Springs Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to COS:
Whether you're transferring to another flight or flying home from Colorado Springs Airport, you're likely to arrive as planned. COS is among the more punctual hubs, with up to 81% of departing flights landing as planned.
Getting to central Colorado Springs from Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
The distance from COS to central Colorado Springs is about 10 kilometres.
If you're catching a taxi after your flight to COS, it'll take around 15 minutes to get to the centre.
Catch public transport and you'll be there in roughly 45 minutes.
The right hotel can turn a good trip into a great one. Grab a room at one of these guest-approved picks in Colorado Springs:
Colorado Springs highlights
Jump off your flight to Colorado Springs and go straight to these leading attractions:
Pikes Peak Region Attractions: Offering a classic introduction to everything the city has to offer, this landmark is around 3 kilometres southwest of the centre.
Garden of the Gods Plaque: Take a moment to sit and rest here while exploring Colorado Springs. This park is roughly 6 kilometres northwest of the centre.
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum: This is another good reason to visit this city. A memorable landmark, it's around 0.80 kilometres southwest of the heart of Colorado Springs.
How to get to Aurora from Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
The nearby city of Aurora is about 129 kilometres from COS. Reaching the centre by taxi or ride-share takes around 1 hour 20 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take roughly 4 hours 5 minutes to get where you're going.
Travelling from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Lakewood
Lakewood is located around 105 kilometres from Colorado Springs Airport. If that's one of your stops, the ride by public transport takes about 4 hours 5 minutes.
It'll take you 1 hour 25 minutes or so to drive to Lakewood.
Explore more of the United States
There's a whole lot more to see and do in the United States, starting with Denver. Denver Art Museum, Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station and Ballpark are must-do's in this city, which is around 105 kilometres north of Colorado Springs. Denver International Airport (DEN) is the main airport of Denver.
Aurora might just steal the show during your trip to the United States. You'll find it roughly 105 kilometres north of Colorado Springs. Plains Conservation Centre, DeLaney Homestead Historic District and Aircraft viewing are major draws.
Make room for one more stop with Fort Collins. Roughly 209 kilometres north of Colorado Springs, Arapaho National Forest, Odell Brewing Company and Poudre River Whitewater Park are reasons to visit.
