El Paso to Colorado Springs flights
Colorado Springs lies 801 km (498 mi) north of El Paso, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 47 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.
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| El Paso | Colorado Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 678,815 | 456,568 |
| Elevation | 1,137 m (3,730 ft) | 1,838 m (6,030 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Nearest large airport | ELP, 12 km out | COS, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | 79901–88595 | 80901–80997 |
Airports at each end
Leaving El Paso
El Paso is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is El Paso International Airport (ELP), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,020-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Abraham González International Airport (CJS, 15 km), Las Cruces International Airport (LRU, 72 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport | COS | 11 km (7 mi) | 13,500 ft | 6,187 ft |
| Pueblo Memorial Airport (regional) | PUB | 67 km (42 mi) | 10,498 ft | 4,726 ft |
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Staying in Colorado Springs
Our booking partner lists 652 places to stay in Colorado Springs. Of the 510 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (315), and 1 are five-star. Across 111 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 57,009 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Colorado Springs from El Paso?
801 km (498 mi) in a straight line, north of El Paso.
How long does it take to get from El Paso to Colorado Springs by air?
About 1 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between El Paso and Colorado Springs?
No, both are on America/Denver at the moment.
Which airports are used for El Paso to Colorado Springs flights?
Typically El Paso International Airport (ELP) to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS); Colorado Springs also has PUB.
Where can I stay in Colorado Springs?
Our booking partner lists 652 places to stay in Colorado Springs, bookable on this site.
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.