Colorado Springs (COS) to Denver (DEN) flights
SkyWest Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines fly nonstop from City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport to Denver International Airport, with about 105 flights a week in July 2026. The 73-mile flight takes about 58m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 73 mi · 117 km
- Flight time
- 58m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 78%
Airlines flying COS to DEN
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 77 | Bombardier CRJ200, Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ550 | 149,051 | 1h 2m |
| Southwest Airlines | 19 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 139,496 | 48m |
| United Airlines | 8 | Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200, Boeing 737-800 | 82,070 | 53m |
| Delta Air LinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A321, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A220-100 | 1,544 | 1h 1m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
COS to DEN flight schedule
24 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 12 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:30am and the last at 6:32pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 4682United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:30am | 6:36am | 21 | 86% |
| UA 4697United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:30am | 6:35am | 10 | 81% |
| UA 5291United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:00am | 7:05am | 27 | 91% |
| UA 4696United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:00am | 8:05am | 29 | 90% |
| WN 1192Southwest Airlines | 7:20am | 8:15am | 28 | 93% |
| UA 4677United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:45am | 9:03am | 28 | 94% |
| UA 4691United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 8:38am | 9:50am | 21 | 81% |
| UA 4725United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 8:45am | 10:02am | 10 | 85% |
| UA 5634United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 9:23am | 10:35am | 31 | 85% |
| UA 5400United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 10:27am | 11:41am | 31 | 87% |
| WN 819Southwest Airlines | 11:20am | 12:15pm | 12 | 83% |
| UA 4675United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 11:30am | 12:42pm | 31 | 84% |
| WN 1349Southwest Airlines | 11:35am | 12:30pm | 4 | n/a |
| UA 5620United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 1:03pm | 2:07pm | 21 | 84% |
| WN 1265Southwest Airlines | 1:15pm | 2:10pm | 8 | n/a |
| UA 730United Airlines | 1:30pm | 2:24pm | 9 | 71% |
| UA 4647United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 1:52pm | 2:55pm | 15 | 85% |
| UA 4657United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 3:09pm | 4:15pm | 31 | 58% |
| WN 1194Southwest Airlines | 4:15pm | 5:10pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 2782Southwest Airlines | 4:20pm | 5:15pm | 16 | 44% |
| WN 3552Southwest Airlines | 4:40pm | 5:35pm | 4 | n/a |
| UA 4719United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:01pm | 6:18pm | 31 | 68% |
| WN 790Southwest Airlines | 5:45pm | 6:35pm | 4 | n/a |
| UA 5391United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:32pm | 7:45pm | 7 | 74% |
Is COS to DEN on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 81% of 4,989 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (92%), those around 5pm the least (61%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (33%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 3,864 | 82% | 14 min | 1.4% |
| Southwest Airlines | 1,125 | 78% | 14 min | 0.3% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 285 | 92% | |
| 6am to 7am | 504 | 92% | |
| 7am to 8am | 690 | 91% | |
| 8am to 9am | 328 | 85% | |
| 9am to 10am | 407 | 85% | |
| 10am to 11am | 339 | 86% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 528 | 82% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 201 | 86% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 406 | 84% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 393 | 66% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 160 | 61% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 469 | 61% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 242 | 72% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 550 | 41,041 | |
| September 2025 | 471 | 35,162 | |
| October 2025 | 474 | 32,791 | |
| November 2025 | 398 | 27,670 | |
| December 2025 | 478 | 32,186 | |
| January 2026 | 403 | 26,215 | |
| February 2026 | 364 | 24,695 | |
| March 2026 | 406 | 28,737 | |
| April 2026 | 381 | 26,991 | |
| May 2026 | 468 | 34,466 | |
| June 2026 | 486 | 34,248 | |
| July 2026 | 465 | 30,134 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.