Flying from Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM): what you need to know
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. A good general rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
If you want a stopover for your flight from Colorado Springs Municipal Airport to Des Moines International Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. These are the most popular stopovers between COS and DSM:
Denver International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
William P. Hobby Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colorado Springs Municipal Airport to Des Moines International Airport is C$191. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$384. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap flight tickets from COS to DSM, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flight tickets from Colorado Springs Municipal Airport to Des Moines International Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from COS to DSM. You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have fallen. We'll notify you the moment the price changes.
Play around with filters to find the right journey for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Colorado Springs Municipal Airport to Des Moines International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
Located around 16 kilometres from central Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs Municipal Airport can be reached in approximately 22 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Colorado Springs Municipal Airport to Des Moines International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to COS:
Arriving at Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Colorado Springs Municipal Airport to Des Moines International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near DSM:
Getting from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to central Des Moines
Des Moines International Airport to the center of Des Moines is around 14 minutes in a car. It's approximately 10 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 43 minutes.
When to fly to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
July is the most popular month for flights from Colorado Springs Municipal Airport to Des Moines International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Des Moines in April.
Before locking in your flight from Colorado Springs Municipal Airport to Des Moines International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Des Moines, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC to 31ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -13ºC and 2ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from COS to DSM sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Des Moines
After locking in your flights from COS to DSM, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Des Moines. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this popular destination:
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and Hy-Vee Hall are just two of the big attractions to put on your Des Moines travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Evelyn K Davis Park.
Complete your Des Moines trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not the only thing we're good at. After booking your cheap ticket to Des Moines International Airport, explore our great car rental deals that'll give you the freedom to travel around at your own pace. Next, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the ideal Des Moines stay.
