Traveling from Los Angeles to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS): What you need to know
Start planning your vacation by looking up the best departure point for your flight from Los Angeles to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS). Explore the options for leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY), two of the city's main airports.
The timezone in Colorado Springs is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of Los Angeles. Colorado Springs Municipal Airport is located in Colorado Springs.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Los Angeles to COS. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, plan to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Located around 32 kilometers from the center of Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Los Angeles International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Los Angeles International Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from LAX land at their destination as scheduled 81.05% of the time.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is around 32 kilometers from central Los Angeles. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to COS flight:
About Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
Consider booking a hotel near COS if you have a late flight from Los Angeles to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Colorado Springs Municipal Airport rental car and explore Colorado Springs and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Alamo are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Los Angeles to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport flight.
You'll find COS at 7770 Milton E. Proby Parkway.
Getting from Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) to central Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport is roughly 11 kilometers from central Colorado Springs. The time it takes to get there by car rental or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport is $86. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $178. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to COS. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap Los Angeles to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
Think about the kind of vacation you want when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to go to Colorado Springs. July is when most people book flights from Los Angeles to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
Lock in a Los Angeles to COS plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Colorado Springs to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC (14ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Colorado Springs
Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Colorado Springs:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak Region Attractions and Red Rock Canyon are highlights which should feature on any good Colorado Springs itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Denver is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Colorado Springs. Around 105 kilometers away to the north, top sights here include Denver Art Museum, Meow Wolf Denver | Convergence Station and Ballpark.
Around 209 kilometers north of Colorado Springs, Fort Collins is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Arapaho National Forest, Odell Brewing Company and Windtracker Balloon Adventures.
