Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS): what you need to know
To ensure you get on your RDU to COS flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between RDU and COS include:
Denver International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
At the moment, $448 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $604. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from RDU to COS, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from RDU to COS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that take off from RDU reach their destination on time.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Durham. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near RDU? If you've booked an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
If you're arriving on a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near COS:
Go where the road takes you with a Colorado Springs Municipal Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Alamo and discover more of Colorado Springs and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Colorado Springs Municipal Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) to central Colorado Springs
You'll find COS at 7770 Milton E. Proby Parkway.
From Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, Colorado Springs is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Colorado Springs. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport for July if you'd like to explore Colorado Springs during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -10ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from RDU to COS sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
Denver is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Colorado Springs. Around 105 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Denver Art Museum, Union Station and Denver Botanic Gardens.
Albuquerque is another well-known destination in United States and is around 451 kilometres south of Colorado Springs. No journey is complete without seeing Balloon Fiesta Park, Albuquerque Biological Park and ABQ BioPark Aquarium.