Colorado Springs to Chico flights
Chico lies 1,466 km (911 mi) west of Colorado Springs, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 38 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Colorado Springs | Chico | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 456,568 | 121,345 |
| Elevation | 1,838 m (6,030 ft) | 64 m (210 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | COS, 11 km out | RDD, 95 km out |
| Postal codes | 80901–80997 | 95926–95976 |
Clocks in Chico are 1 h behind Colorado Springs right now, so a 2 h 38 min journey lands only 1 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 13,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB, 67 km).
Arriving in Chico
Chico is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Redding Municipal Airport (RDD), 95 km (59 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,003 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redding Municipal Airport (regional) | RDD | 95 km (59 mi) | 7,003 ft | 505 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Chico from Colorado Springs?
1,466 km (911 mi) in a straight line, west of Colorado Springs.
How long does it take to get from Colorado Springs to Chico by air?
About 2 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Colorado Springs and Chico?
Chico is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against America/Denver).
Which airports are used for Colorado Springs to Chico flights?
Typically City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.