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$217+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Colorado Springs (DSM - COS)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — COS
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Colorado Springs

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Colorado Springs (COS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$217
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$360
From Des Moines to Colorado Springs
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Colorado Springs
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Colorado Springs. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/17:20 pmDSM - COS
1 stop5h 03mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/312:25 pmCOS - DSM
1 stop5h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/111:40 amDSM - COS
1 stop12h 45mSouthwest
Wed 9/311:55 amCOS - DSM
2 stops9h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$238
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/122:12 pmDSM - COS
1 stop7h 29mDelta
Fri 8/2211:06 amCOS - DSM
1 stop5h 06mDelta
Deal found 7/3$246
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/111:35 amDSM - COS
1 stop4h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/31:55 pmCOS - DSM
1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$328

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Des MoinesColorado Springs

DSM - COS

DSMCOS

Des Moines

Mon 9/1

7:20 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Colorado Springs

Wed 9/3

12:25 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$217

Des MoinesColorado Springs

DSM - COS

DSMCOS

Des Moines

Mon 9/1

11:40 am-11:25 pm

1 stop12h 45m

Colorado Springs

Wed 9/3

11:55 am-10:20 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$238

Des MoinesColorado Springs

DSM - COS

DSMCOS

Des Moines

Tue 8/12

2:12 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Colorado Springs

Fri 8/22

11:06 am-5:12 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$246

Des MoinesColorado Springs

DSM - COS

DSMCOS

Des Moines

Mon 9/1

11:35 am-2:45 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Colorado Springs

Wed 9/3

1:55 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$328

Des MoinesColorado Springs

DSM - COS

DSMCOS

Des Moines

Thu 7/17

7:54 pm-9:25 am

1 stop14h 31m

Colorado Springs

Mon 7/21

5:09 pm-10:09 pm

3 stops28h 00m

$462

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Deals found on 7/1

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Colorado Springs

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Colorado Springs

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Colorado Springs?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Colorado Springs (average of $316). Flying from Des Moines to Colorado Springs in March is currently the most expensive (average of $412). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to COS?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Colorado Springs. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Des Moines to Colorado Springs in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Colorado Springs

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Colorado Springs. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Colorado Springs. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Des Moines to Colorado Springs to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Colorado Springs round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Colorado Springs, with prices starting at $217. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $238 and $246, respectively. These flights start at 37% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Colorado Springs that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Colorado Springs flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Colorado Springs?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Colorado Springs.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Colorado Springs?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Colorado Springs by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Colorado Springs?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Colorado Springs (average of $316). Flying from Des Moines to Colorado Springs in March is currently the most expensive (average of $412). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Colorado Springs

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Colorado Springs. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$191Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$238Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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