Travelling from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport.
Your SAN to COS flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Flying into Colorado Springs (and then seeing more of United States!) is easy with Southwest Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from San Diego International Airport to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Southwest Airlines.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for SAN to COS flights is Southwest Airlines.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Diego International Airport to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SAN and COS include:
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport flight is R 2,411. A return ticket is currently R 4,568. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book ten months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SAN to COS.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from SAN to COS is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from San Diego International Airport to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport.
Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)
SAN is located at Airport Drive.
When it comes to the on-time performance of San Diego International Airport, data shows 71.38% of flights complete their journey on time.
San Diego International Airport is around 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to SAN:
Arriving at Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
Book a hotel close to COS if you're catching a late San Diego International Airport to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Colorado Springs Municipal Airport rental car and discover Colorado Springs and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Alamo are well-known companies you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Colorado Springs Municipal Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) to central Colorado Springs
COS is located at 7770 Milton E. Proby Parkway.
From Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, Colorado Springs is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from San Diego International Airport to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Colorado Springs. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from San Diego International Airport to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Colorado Springs, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SAN to COS in January. Temperatures average between -10ºC (14ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Colorado Springs, now it's time to discover more of United States. Travel about 105 kilometres north to Denver to check off its leading sights. From Denver Art Museum to Union Station and Denver Botanic Gardens, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Albuquerque is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 451 kilometres south of Colorado Springs. No journey is complete without seeing Balloon Fiesta Park, Albuquerque Biological Park and ABQ BioPark Aquarium.
