Cheap Flights from COS to DEN: When to Fly from Colorado Springs to Denver

 

The cheapest times to fly from COS to DEN are

• April 16th to May 13th
• August 6th to October 28th
• November 19th to March 25th (except the weeks of January 15th and January 22nd)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from COS to DEN is late December. Prices can be as high as $538 for Friday flights during early August, or as low as $293 for Saturday flights around late December.

 

When to Fly to Denver

Flying from Colorado Springs, CO (COS) to Denver, CO (DEN) will usually cost between $298 to $330 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late December with an average ticket price of $298. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early August, with an average price of $370. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $72 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $303 can be considered a good price for a round-trip COS to DEN flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the COS to DEN route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the COS to DEN flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Colorado Springs. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $2.59, which is above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Saturday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Fridays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $16 (5%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Saturday and returning a week later will cost an average of $300. Return trip prices are from the DEN to COS flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from COS to DEN can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 7 minutes may be realistic.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from COS to DEN? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 4 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, Frontier, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Denver International Airport to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 73 miles or 117 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from COS to DEN?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop COS to DEN flight is about 1 hour 7 minutes.

How many flights go between Colorado Springs, CO and Denver, CO?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 34 available flights from COS to DEN.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from COS to DEN tend to depart as late as the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 30% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 46% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave DEN heading for COS about 21 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Denver, CO is about 27 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• SkyWest: 22 minutes late
• United: 18 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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