Flying from Los Angeles to Colorado Springs Airport (COS): What you need to know
Colorado Springs Airport is located in Colorado Springs. The city runs on the UTC-7 timezone and is one hour ahead of Los Angeles.
To ensure you catch your flight from Los Angeles to COS, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're flying during a peak month like December, get to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Expect lines to be longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is around 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Colorado Springs Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Los Angeles International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from LAX reach their destination on time.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is around 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to COS flight:
About Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Los Angeles to Colorado Springs Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near COS:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Colorado Springs Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Alamo and chase adventure across Colorado Springs and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks in advance of your Los Angeles to Colorado Springs Airport flight.
COS is located at 7770 Milton E. Proby Parkway.
Getting from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to central Colorado Springs
From Colorado Springs Airport, central Colorado Springs is around 10 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
At the moment, R 1,572 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Colorado Springs Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,341. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Los Angeles to COS, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
September is the quietest month for flights from Los Angeles to Colorado Springs Airport (COS), while October is the busiest. Figure out the best time to go to Colorado Springs based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Colorado Springs is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Los Angeles to COS plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Colorado Springs Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC (14ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Colorado Springs
Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Colorado Springs Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Colorado Springs:
Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak Region Attractions are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Colorado Springs must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Red Rock Canyon.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Colorado Springs, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel about 105 kilometres north to Denver to check off its popular sights. From Denver Art Museum to Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station and Ballpark, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 209 kilometres north of Colorado Springs, Fort Collins is another essential stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Arapaho National Forest, Odell Brewing Company and Windtracker Balloon Adventures.