Travelling from Columbus to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS): What you need to know
Your adventure gets underway at one of Columbus's main airports, John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) or Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). Check out your options for booking a flight from Columbus to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) setting off from either of these.
The timezone in Colorado Springs is UTC-6, which is two hours behind Columbus. Colorado Springs Municipal Airport is located in Colorado Springs.
To ensure you get on your flight from Columbus to COS, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
The journey from central Columbus to CMH takes around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 13 kms (8 miles) in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Columbus to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays close to John Glenn Columbus International Airport:
79.5% of flights that depart John Glenn Columbus International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
CMH's address is 4600 International Gateway.
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
You can get to LCK from the centre of Columbus in approximately 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 26 kms (16 miles) or so.
Getting to the airport on time before your Columbus to COS flight is far easier when you stay near Rickenbacker International Airport. If you have an early departure, Best Western Canal Winchester Inn - Columbus South East gives you a head start on the journey.
Rickenbacker International Airport has an on-time performance of 66.14%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
About Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
Consider booking a hotel close to COS if you have a late flight from Columbus to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. Choose one of these options and end the night sooner:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Colorado Springs Municipal Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Alamo and discover more of Colorado Springs and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Columbus 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 to the centre of Colorado Springs is roughly 7 miles. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbus to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
Currently, £123 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Columbus to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £245. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Columbus to COS, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Columbus to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Columbus to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS). Plan your visit to Colorado Springs in April for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Colorado Springs is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Columbus to COS plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Columbus to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport in January when temperatures are between -10ºC (14ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Colorado Springs
After booking your flight from Columbus to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Colorado Springs:
Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak Region Attractions are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Colorado Springs to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Red Rock Canyon.
Explore more of the United States
Denver is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Colorado Springs. Around 105 kms (65 miles) away to the north, top sights here include Denver Art Museum, Meow Wolf Denver | Convergence Station and Ballpark.
If you're ready to explore another corner of the United States, consider Fort Collins, about 209 kms (130 miles) north of Colorado Springs. Arapaho National Forest, Odell Brewing Company and Windtracker Balloon Adventures are the start of reasons to visit.
