Flying from Toronto to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS): what you need to know
Organizing your flight from Toronto to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) begins with finding the best airport to start your trip. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are the main departure points in Toronto.
The timezone in Colorado Springs is UTC-6, which is 2 hours behind Toronto. Colorado Springs Municipal Airport is located in Colorado Springs.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Toronto to COS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
YYZ is around 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 49 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Pearson International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Toronto to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Make the most of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Toronto to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. Visit family or friends or cross another city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, here's where you can stop between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and COS:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
You can arrive at YTZ from central Toronto in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 39 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Get your vacation started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Toronto to COS, take things easy in one of these hotels close to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
About Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Toronto to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near COS instead:
Getting from Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) to central Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Colorado Springs. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 22 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
For a one-way ticket from Toronto to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, C$265 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip starting from C$468. These are the lowest fares right now but could change based on availability.
We suggest booking as early as possible to secure flight tickets from Toronto to COS. You're more likely to bag a bargain and have a larger selection of departure times and dates.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Colorado Springs in April when things are quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Colorado Springs. The warmest month is July. Lock in your flights from Toronto to COS during then and you can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 30ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Toronto to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Colorado Springs
After booking your flight from Toronto to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Colorado Springs:
One of the best ways to experience Colorado Springs is to explore its leading attractions. Essential stops include Otis Park, Colorado Springs Utilities Conservation & Environmental Centre with Xeriscape Demonstration Garden and Heritage Garden.
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