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Flights from Des Moines to Colorado Springs

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Colorado Springs. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Dallas, about 3h 01m door to door (60 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 01m
DSMCOSDEN

Des Moines to Colorado Springs at a glance

Fastest journey3h 01mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Colorado Springs

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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DSM Denver (DEN) COS
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Sun19:30 DSM20:09 DEN0h 51m connection21:00 DEN21:31 COSSouthwest Airlines
37 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 01m
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DSM Dallas (DFW) COS
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, SkyWest
Thu19:30 DSM21:17 DFW0h 58m connection22:15 DFW22:56 COSAmerican Airlines
16 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 26m
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DSM Chicago (ORD) COS
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines
Fri06:30 DSM07:51 ORD1h 24m connection09:15 ORD10:38 COSUnited Airlines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 08m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
998 km620 miles
Journey time
3h 01mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hColorado Springs vs Des Moines
Currency in Colorado Springs
USD
Airports
DSM → COS

Flights from Des Moines to Colorado Springs: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Colorado Springs?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Dallas and Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Colorado Springs?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 01m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 998 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Colorado Springs?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Dallas (DFW) and Chicago (ORD). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Colorado Springs?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Colorado Springs: City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs is 1 hour behind Des Moines.

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