Cheap Flights from DFW to COS: When to Fly from Dallas to Colorado Springs

 

The cheapest times to fly from DFW to COS are

• January 1st to March 4th
• April 9th to May 6th
• May 28th to June 24th
• August 6th to November 18th

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 DFW to COS is early December. Prices can be as high as $615 for Friday flights during early March, or as low as $235 for Tuesday flights around early December.

 

When to Fly to Colorado Springs

Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (DFW) to Colorado Springs, CO (COS) will usually cost between $235 to $373 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early December with an average ticket price of $264. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early March, with an average price of $371. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $107 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 DFW to COS flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the DFW to COS flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Dallas. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.32, which is in the normal range for a flight.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Fridays are the most expensive days to fly to Colorado Springs, and Sundays are the most expensive days to return to Dallas. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $47 (15%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $275. Return trip prices are from the COS to DFW flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from DFW to COS can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 3 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from DFW to COS while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from DFW to COS? 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 City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 592 miles or 953 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop DFW to COS flight is about 2 hour 3 minutes.

How many flights go between Dallas/Fort Worth, TX and Colorado Springs, CO?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 49 available flights from DFW to COS.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from DFW to COS tend to depart later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 37% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 9% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave COS heading for DFW about 12 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Colorado Springs, CO is about 7 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• American: 12 minutes late
• Mesa: 11 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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