Travelling from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Colorado Springs Peterson Field Airport (COS): what you need to know
The timezone in Colorado Springs is UTC-7, which is one hour behind Des Moines.
Give yourself enough time to catch your DSM to COS flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Des Moines Airport to Colorado Springs Peterson Field Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between DSM and COS include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Denver International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Colorado Springs Peterson Field Airport (COS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Des Moines Airport to Colorado Springs Peterson Field Airport flight is Rs46,411. A return plane ticket right now is Rs86,593. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from DSM to COS, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Des Moines Airport to Colorado Springs Peterson Field Airport across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from DSM to COS.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Des Moines Airport to Colorado Springs Peterson Field Airport.
Handy information about Des Moines Airport (DSM)
DSM is located at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
Of the flights that depart from Des Moines Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
Des Moines Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Des Moines. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near DSM. Whether you have an early flight from Des Moines Airport to Colorado Springs Peterson Field Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Colorado Springs Peterson Field Airport (COS)
If you have a late Des Moines Airport to Colorado Springs Peterson Field Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near COS:
Explore without limits with a Colorado Springs Peterson Field Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Alamo and venture far and wide through Colorado Springs and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Colorado Springs Peterson Field Airport around four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Colorado Springs Peterson Field Airport (COS) to central Colorado Springs
The address for COS is 7770 Milton E. Proby Parkway.
From Colorado Springs Peterson Field Airport, Colorado Springs is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Colorado Springs Peterson Field Airport (COS)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Des Moines Airport to Colorado Springs Peterson Field Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Colorado Springs. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Colorado Springs is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Des Moines Airport to Colorado Springs Peterson Field Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -10ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from DSM to COS sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
Denver is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Colorado Springs. Around 105 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Denver Art Museum, Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station and Ballpark.
Albuquerque is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 451 kilometres south of Colorado Springs. No journey is complete without dropping by Balloon Fiesta Park, Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum and Petroglyph National Monument.