Cheap Flights from ORD to COS: When to Fly from Chicago to Colorado Springs

 

The cheapest times to fly from ORD to COS are

• January 1st to March 4th
• April 9th to May 6th
• August 13th to December 9th (except the weeks of October 8th, October 15th, November 19th, and November 26th)

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 ORD to COS is early December. Prices can be as high as $769 for Sunday flights during early August, or as low as $276 for Tuesday flights around early December.

 

When to Fly to Colorado Springs

Flying from Chicago, IL (ORD) to Colorado Springs, CO (COS) will usually cost between $280 to $522 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 $290. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early August, with an average price of $494. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $204 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $342 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ORD to COS flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the ORD to COS flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Chicago. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.23, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays 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 $117 (27%) 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 $311. Return trip prices are from the COS to ORD flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ORD 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 37 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 ORD to COS while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from ORD 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 Chicago O’Hare International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 909 miles or 1463 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ORD to COS flight is about 2 hour 37 minutes.

How many flights go between Chicago, IL and Colorado Springs, CO?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 90 available flights from ORD to COS.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from ORD to COS tend to depart later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 35% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 17% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave COS heading for ORD about 22 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Colorado Springs, CO is about 17 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• SkyWest: 22 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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