Traveling from Houston to Colorado Springs Airport (COS): What you need to know
Begin your journey at one of Houston's main airports, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). Check out your options for booking a flight from Houston to Colorado Springs Airport (COS) taking off from either of these.
The average length of a direct Houston to Colorado Springs Airport flight is 2 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Colorado Springs is UTC-7, which is one hour behind Houston. Colorado Springs Airport is located in Colorado Springs.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS) is the most popular route. There are 14 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with United Airlines at 8:15pm. Choose the first IAH to COS departure with United Airlines at 9:37am if you'd rather get a move on.
Your flight from Houston to COS 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 flying internationally.
Peak months like July or vacation periods such as spring break and Christmas will mean longer waits at check-in and security. Play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart move.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You can book a direct flight from Houston to Colorado Springs Airport (COS) departing from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
You can get away on a direct flight from Houston to Colorado Springs Airport with United Airlines. This leading airline operates departures from IAH.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between IAH and COS is United.
United takes the top spot for on-time performance. A reliable 80.67% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
Located around 40 kilometers from central Houston, IAH can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Houston to Colorado Springs Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
Of all flights departing from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 79% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
IAH's address is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Planning to catch a flight from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)? Direct Houston to Colorado Springs Airport (COS) plane tickets can be booked from here.
From HOU, direct flights from Houston to COS are offered by Southwest Airlines.
On the HOU to COS route, Southwest Airlines is the favorite choice for most passengers.
Want to fly with the most punctual carrier? Go with Southwest Airlines. 81.25% of its flights between Houston Hobby Airport and Colorado Springs Airport arrive as scheduled.
HOU is about 19 kilometers from central Houston. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 50 minutes.
Get your vacation started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Houston to COS flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Houston Hobby Airport:
Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time performance of 79%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on time.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Houston to Colorado Springs Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near COS:
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Houston to Colorado Springs Airport flight.
You'll find COS at 7770 Milton E. Proby Parkway.
Getting from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to central Colorado Springs
Central Colorado Springs is around 10 kilometers from Colorado Springs Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a cab, car rental or ride-share.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Colorado Springs Airport is AED 432. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 941. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Houston to COS if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
Think about the kind of vacation you want when planning your trip dates. December is the quietest month to go to Colorado Springs. July is when most people book flights from Houston to Colorado Springs Airport (COS), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Lock in a Houston to COS plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Colorado Springs to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Houston to Colorado Springs Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Colorado Springs
Start your Colorado Springs trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Colorado Springs Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak Region Attractions are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Colorado Springs to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Red Rock Canyon.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Colorado Springs, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Journey about 105 kilometers north to Denver to check off its popular sights. From Denver Art Museum to Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station and Ballpark, your itinerary will be busy.
Fort Collins is another favorite destination in the United States and is around 209 kilometers north of Colorado Springs. No trip is complete without experiencing Arapaho National Forest, Odell Brewing Company and Poudre River Whitewater Park.
