Travelling from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes. Colorado Springs's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Colorado Springs 1 hour behind Houston.
Take your pick of 20 weekly flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. The 07:30 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight available between IAH and COS. United Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:05 if early starts aren't your thing.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. A good general rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
If you want to break up your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, consider adding a stopover. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a city that catches your eye. The most popular stopovers on the IAH - COS route are:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Dallas Love Field
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport is £92. The cheapest price for a return flight is £183. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from IAH to COS by booking 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from IAH to COS. There's no need to search every day to see whether airfares have dropped. We'll tell you when the price changes.
Use filters to find the ideal trip for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is around 17 miles from central Houston. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 49 minutes.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near IAH. Whether you're on an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
If you're coming in on a late flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near COS:
Getting from Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) to central Colorado Springs
From Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, Colorado Springs is approximately 10 miles away. It takes around 22 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes.
When to fly to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
July is the most popular month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Colorado Springs in April.
When reserving your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Colorado Springs, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from IAH to COS in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Colorado Springs
Start your Colorado Springs trip right by finding a wonderful stay. After booking your flight from IAH to COS, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Will Rogers Memorial Shrine of the Sun, North Cheyenne Cañon Park and Starsmore Discovery Centre and Budgie Buddies are highlights which should be on any good Colorado Springs itinerary.
Complete your Colorado Springs trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not the only thing we're good at. Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, check out our car rental deals that'll give you the freedom to travel around at your own pace. Next, take a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the ideal Colorado Springs stay.