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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Diego to Colorado Springs:

• Earliest: departs at 2:35 pm and lands at 4:55 pm
• Latest: departs at 4:40 pm and lands at 7:00 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 20m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Diego to Colorado Springs.

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Colorado Springs takes 2h 20m, covering 815 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Colorado Springs range from $267 to $407, with an average of $338 over the past 12 months. Anything below $267 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 33% above the $338 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $258 round-trip via Salt Lake City (SLC), compared to $352 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $147 to $1,153. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Diego to Colorado Springs are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $126, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

Colorado Springs Airport (COS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $72 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis

Flights from San Diego to Colorado Springs usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Colorado Springs (COS).

One-stop flights from San Diego to Colorado Springs most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 74% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from San Diego to Colorado Springs. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $324 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $407, a difference of $83.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Southwest operates flights between San Diego and Colorado Springs.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 22m, compared with 4h 29m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and 4h 50m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Colorado Springs is 1 hour ahead of San Diego (Mountain Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Colorado Springs are Garden of the Gods, United States Air Force Academy and Peterson Air and Space Museum. These are among the most viewed places in Colorado Springs on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Diego to Colorado Springs flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.