Fall foliage trips from Colorado Springs
Nonstop from Colorado Springs: Denver (United, Southwest · 0h 50m), Salt Lake City (Delta · 1h 57m) and Minneapolis (2h 11m).
Axel's pick: Minneapolis, nonstop and the lowest fare saved for these dates, $330.
Fall foliage from Colorado Springs: the airports closest to the best leaf drives, priced for October 16 to 19, 2026 and the Columbus Day and Canadian Thanksgiving weekend of October 8 to 11, 2027, with the usual peak window for each.
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Saved round trips for 2–7 nights, entirely within Sep, Oct, Nov.
Cheapest right now: Minneapolis $330 · Denver $336 · Salt Lake City $444
Flights for the months ahead
Colorado Springs (COS) to Denver (DEN), the months ahead: 144 priced flights on 72 exact dates. Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.
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Colorado Springs (COS) to Denver (DEN): November 2026
Colorado Springs (COS) to Denver (DEN): December 2026
Colorado Springs (COS) to Denver (DEN): January 2027
Colorado Springs (COS) to Denver (DEN): February 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2027 – Feb 15, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Feb 12, 2027 | Southwest Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $230.00 |
| Feb 12, 2027 – Feb 15, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Feb 12, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $310.00 |
| Feb 13, 2027 – Feb 20, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Feb 13, 2027 | Southwest Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $230.00 |
| Feb 13, 2027 – Feb 20, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Feb 13, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $310.00 |
Colorado Springs (COS) to Denver (DEN): March 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2027 – Mar 15, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Mar 12, 2027 | Southwest Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $241.50 |
| Mar 12, 2027 – Mar 15, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Mar 12, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $325.50 |
| Mar 13, 2027 – Mar 20, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Mar 13, 2027 | Southwest Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $253.00 |
| Mar 13, 2027 – Mar 20, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Mar 13, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $341.00 |
| Mar 25, 2027 – Mar 29, 2027 · 4 nights · Compare return dates departing Mar 25, 2027 | Southwest Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $251.50 |
| Mar 25, 2027 – Mar 29, 2027 · 4 nights · Compare return dates departing Mar 25, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $335.50 |
Colorado Springs (COS) to Denver (DEN): April 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2027 – Apr 12, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Apr 9, 2027 | Southwest Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $250.00 |
| Apr 9, 2027 – Apr 12, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Apr 9, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $330.00 |
| Apr 10, 2027 – Apr 17, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Apr 10, 2027 | Southwest Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $250.00 |
| Apr 10, 2027 – Apr 17, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Apr 10, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $330.00 |
Colorado Springs (COS) to Denver (DEN): May 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2027 – May 10, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing May 7, 2027 | Southwest Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $250.00 |
| May 7, 2027 – May 10, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing May 7, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $330.00 |
| May 8, 2027 – May 15, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing May 8, 2027 | Southwest Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $250.00 |
| May 8, 2027 – May 15, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing May 8, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $330.00 |
| May 28, 2027 – May 31, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing May 28, 2027 | Southwest Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $250.00 |
| May 28, 2027 – May 31, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing May 28, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $330.00 |
Colorado Springs (COS) to Denver (DEN): June 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2027 – Jun 7, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jun 4, 2027 | Southwest Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $250.00 |
| Jun 4, 2027 – Jun 7, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jun 4, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $330.00 |
| Jun 5, 2027 – Jun 12, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jun 5, 2027 | Southwest Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $250.00 |
| Jun 5, 2027 – Jun 12, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jun 5, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $330.00 |
Colorado Springs (COS) to Denver (DEN): July 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2027 – Jul 5, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 2, 2027 | Southwest Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $275.00 |
| Jul 2, 2027 – Jul 5, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 2, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $363.00 |
| Jul 2, 2027 – Jul 6, 2027 · 4 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 2, 2027 | Southwest Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $275.00 |
| Jul 2, 2027 – Jul 6, 2027 · 4 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 2, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $363.00 |
| Jul 3, 2027 – Jul 10, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 3, 2027 | Southwest Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $262.50 |
| Jul 3, 2027 – Jul 10, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 3, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $346.50 |
| Jul 30, 2027 – Aug 2, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 30, 2027 | Southwest Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $250.00 |
| Jul 30, 2027 – Aug 2, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 30, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $330.00 |
| Jul 31, 2027 – Aug 7, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 31, 2027 | Southwest Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $250.00 |
| Jul 31, 2027 – Aug 7, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 31, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $330.00 |
Colorado Springs (COS) to Denver (DEN): August 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2027 – Aug 30, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Aug 27, 2027 | Southwest Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $250.00 |
| Aug 27, 2027 – Aug 30, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Aug 27, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $330.00 |
| Aug 28, 2027 – Sep 4, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Aug 28, 2027 | Southwest Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $250.00 |
| Aug 28, 2027 – Sep 4, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Aug 28, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $330.00 |
Colorado Springs (COS) to Denver (DEN): September 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2027 – Sep 6, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Sep 3, 2027 | Southwest Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $250.00 |
| Sep 3, 2027 – Sep 6, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Sep 3, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $330.00 |
| Sep 17, 2027 – Sep 20, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Sep 17, 2027 | Southwest Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $250.00 |
| Sep 17, 2027 – Sep 20, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Sep 17, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $330.00 |
| Sep 18, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Sep 18, 2027 | Southwest Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $250.00 |
| Sep 18, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Sep 18, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $330.00 |
Route overview: Colorado Springs to Denver (DEN) flight deals
2026-11-12 → 2026-11-15 · Axel-exclusive $230.00
- Southwest Airlines WN1291: COS 2026-11-12 16:15:00 → DEN 2026-11-12 17:10:00; nonstop; 55 minutes. Local airport times.
- Southwest Airlines WN1775: DEN 2026-11-15 20:55:00 → COS 2026-11-15 21:50:00; nonstop; 55 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-11-12 → 2026-11-15 · Axel-exclusive $310.00
- United Airlines UA5400: COS 2026-11-12 09:24:00 → DEN 2026-11-12 10:35:00; nonstop; 71 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA1427: DEN 2026-11-15 11:30:00 → COS 2026-11-15 12:21:00; nonstop; 51 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-11-17 · one way · Axel-exclusive $125.00
- Southwest Airlines WN1291: COS 2026-11-17 16:15:00 → DEN 2026-11-17 17:10:00; nonstop; 55 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-11-17 · one way · Axel-exclusive $170.00
- United Airlines UA4744: COS 2026-11-17 11:14:00 → DEN 2026-11-17 12:25:00; nonstop; 71 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-11-24 → 2026-11-29 · Axel-exclusive $276.00
- Southwest Airlines WN1291: COS 2026-11-24 16:15:00 → DEN 2026-11-24 17:10:00; nonstop; 55 minutes. Local airport times.
- Southwest Airlines WN4083: DEN 2026-11-29 22:45:00 → COS 2026-11-29 23:35:00; nonstop; 50 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-11-24 → 2026-11-29 · Axel-exclusive $372.00
- United Airlines UA1824: COS 2026-11-24 13:20:00 → DEN 2026-11-24 14:20:00; nonstop; 60 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA1427: DEN 2026-11-29 11:30:00 → COS 2026-11-29 12:21:00; nonstop; 51 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-12-05 → 2026-12-12 · Axel-exclusive $230.00
- Southwest Airlines WN2418: COS 2026-12-05 06:45:00 → DEN 2026-12-05 07:40:00; nonstop; 55 minutes. Local airport times.
- Southwest Airlines WN1756: DEN 2026-12-12 08:45:00 → COS 2026-12-12 09:35:00; nonstop; 50 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-12-05 → 2026-12-12 · Axel-exclusive $310.00
- United Airlines UA1824: COS 2026-12-05 13:20:00 → DEN 2026-12-05 14:20:00; nonstop; 60 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA1427: DEN 2026-12-12 11:30:00 → COS 2026-12-12 12:21:00; nonstop; 51 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-12-19 → 2026-12-26 · Axel-exclusive $276.00
- Southwest Airlines WN2418: COS 2026-12-19 06:45:00 → DEN 2026-12-19 07:40:00; nonstop; 55 minutes. Local airport times.
- Southwest Airlines WN1030: DEN 2026-12-26 15:55:00 → COS 2026-12-26 16:45:00; nonstop; 50 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-12-19 → 2026-12-26 · Axel-exclusive $372.00
- United Airlines UA5391: COS 2026-12-19 18:31:00 → DEN 2026-12-19 19:45:00; nonstop; 74 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA4745: DEN 2026-12-26 22:55:00 → COS 2026-12-26 23:58:00; nonstop; 63 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-12-31 → 2027-01-03 · Axel-exclusive $276.00
- Southwest Airlines WN1291: COS 2026-12-31 16:15:00 → DEN 2026-12-31 17:10:00; nonstop; 55 minutes. Local airport times.
- Southwest Airlines WN1756: DEN 2027-01-03 08:35:00 → COS 2027-01-03 09:25:00; nonstop; 50 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-12-31 → 2027-01-03 · Axel-exclusive $372.00
- United Airlines UA5391: COS 2026-12-31 18:31:00 → DEN 2026-12-31 19:45:00; nonstop; 74 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA1427: DEN 2027-01-03 11:30:00 → COS 2027-01-03 12:21:00; nonstop; 51 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-14 → 2027-01-17 · Axel-exclusive $230.00
- Southwest Airlines WN1291: COS 2027-01-14 16:15:00 → DEN 2027-01-14 17:10:00; nonstop; 55 minutes. Local airport times.
- Southwest Airlines WN1756: DEN 2027-01-17 08:35:00 → COS 2027-01-17 09:25:00; nonstop; 50 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-14 → 2027-01-17 · Axel-exclusive $310.00
- United Airlines UA5391: COS 2027-01-14 18:31:00 → DEN 2027-01-14 19:45:00; nonstop; 74 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA1427: DEN 2027-01-17 11:30:00 → COS 2027-01-17 12:21:00; nonstop; 51 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-28 → 2027-01-31 · Axel-exclusive $230.00
- Southwest Airlines WN1291: COS 2027-01-28 16:15:00 → DEN 2027-01-28 17:10:00; nonstop; 55 minutes. Local airport times.
- Southwest Airlines WN1756: DEN 2027-01-31 08:35:00 → COS 2027-01-31 09:25:00; nonstop; 50 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-28 → 2027-01-31 · Axel-exclusive $310.00
- United Airlines UA5391: COS 2027-01-28 18:31:00 → DEN 2027-01-28 19:45:00; nonstop; 74 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA1427: DEN 2027-01-31 11:30:00 → COS 2027-01-31 12:21:00; nonstop; 51 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-03-13 → 2027-03-20 · Axel-exclusive $253.00
- Southwest Airlines WN1290: COS 2027-03-13 11:20:00 → DEN 2027-03-13 12:25:00; nonstop; 65 minutes. Local airport times.
- Southwest Airlines WN1030: DEN 2027-03-20 15:55:00 → COS 2027-03-20 16:45:00; nonstop; 50 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-03-13 → 2027-03-20 · Axel-exclusive $341.00
- United Airlines UA5391: COS 2027-03-13 18:31:00 → DEN 2027-03-13 19:45:00; nonstop; 74 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA5246: DEN 2027-03-20 07:40:00 → COS 2027-03-20 08:42:00; nonstop; 62 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-05-28 → 2027-05-31 · Axel-exclusive $250.00
- Southwest Airlines WN1290: COS 2027-05-28 11:20:00 → DEN 2027-05-28 12:25:00; nonstop; 65 minutes. Local airport times.
- Southwest Airlines WN1030: DEN 2027-05-31 15:55:00 → COS 2027-05-31 16:45:00; nonstop; 50 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-05-28 → 2027-05-31 · Axel-exclusive $330.00
- United Airlines UA5391: COS 2027-05-28 18:31:00 → DEN 2027-05-28 19:45:00; nonstop; 74 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA5246: DEN 2027-05-31 07:45:00 → COS 2027-05-31 08:43:00; nonstop; 58 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-07-30 → 2027-08-02 · Axel-exclusive $250.00
- Southwest Airlines WN1290: COS 2027-07-30 11:20:00 → DEN 2027-07-30 12:25:00; nonstop; 65 minutes. Local airport times.
- Southwest Airlines WN1030: DEN 2027-08-02 15:55:00 → COS 2027-08-02 16:45:00; nonstop; 50 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-07-30 → 2027-08-02 · Axel-exclusive $330.00
- United Airlines UA5391: COS 2027-07-30 18:31:00 → DEN 2027-07-30 19:45:00; nonstop; 74 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA5246: DEN 2027-08-02 07:45:00 → COS 2027-08-02 08:43:00; nonstop; 58 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-09-18 → 2027-09-25 · Axel-exclusive $250.00
- Southwest Airlines WN1290: COS 2027-09-18 11:20:00 → DEN 2027-09-18 12:25:00; nonstop; 65 minutes. Local airport times.
- Southwest Airlines WN1030: DEN 2027-09-25 15:55:00 → COS 2027-09-25 16:45:00; nonstop; 50 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-09-18 → 2027-09-25 · Axel-exclusive $330.00
- United Airlines UA5391: COS 2027-09-18 18:31:00 → DEN 2027-09-18 19:45:00; nonstop; 74 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA5246: DEN 2027-09-25 07:40:00 → COS 2027-09-25 08:42:00; nonstop; 62 minutes. Local airport times.
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Where to go from Colorado Springs
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| Destination | Why go | Flights | Axel-exclusive | Dates | |
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| Denver (DEN) | Denver for the Peak to Peak Highway's aspens, usually at peak in the second half of September | Nonstop · United, Southwest · 0h 50m | Axel-exclusive $336 (airline $354) | Nov 21–28, 2026 | See flights for these dates |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | Salt Lake City for the Alpine Loop and Big Cottonwood Canyon, usually at peak in late September | Nonstop · Delta · 1h 57m | Axel-exclusive $444 (airline $469) | Nov 10–17, 2026 | See flights for these dates |
| Minneapolis (MSP) | Minneapolis for Lake Superior's North Shore, Duluth to Grand Marais, usually at peak late September to early October | Nonstop · 2h 11m | Axel-exclusive $330 (airline $349) | Sep 3–6, 2027 | See flights for these dates |
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About these places
Peak color moves with the weather, so check a state or park foliage report before you book. Rockies aspens usually turn in the second half of September, ahead of both weekends here.
Facts checked October 8, 2026. Sources: Aspen Chamber: Maroon Bells (peak foliage often the third week of September) · The Gazette (Colorado Springs): fall drives and hikes, mid-late September for Aspen and Estes Park · Blue Ridge Parkway Association: fall color, mid to late October by elevation · GO Laurel Highlands: foliage typically peaks in the middle of October · Tourism Nova Scotia: top places to see fall colours (Cabot Trail early to mid-October) · Yankee / New England: fall foliage reports and peak map · I Love NY: fall foliage report (Adirondacks at peak the week of October 7 to 13, 2026) · Maine Forest Service: fall foliage report · OPM: federal holidays 2026 and 2027 · Alberta.ca: general holidays (Thanksgiving Day, October 11, 2027)
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- This page: Fall foliage trips from Colorado Springs. Flights from Colorado Springs for fall color: the White Mountains, Vermont, Acadia, the Adirondacks, the Laurel Highlands, the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Smokies, Quebec's Charlevoix and the Laurentians, Cape Breton's Cabot Trail and the aspens of Colorado, Utah, Montana and Wyoming, with fares for a mid-October weekend in 2026 and the Columbus Day weekend in 2027.
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