Flying from Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) to Sacramento: what you need to know
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport is located in Colorado Springs. Based in the UTC-7 timezone, Sacramento is one hour behind Colorado Springs.
For a relaxed start to your COS to Sacramento flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. A good rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Located around 11 kilometres from central Colorado Springs, COS can be reached in about 20 minutes by car. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near COS. Whether you're taking an early flight from Colorado Springs Municipal Airport to Sacramento or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels put convenience first:
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 83.68% of flights that take off from COS reach their destination on time.
COS is located at 7770 Milton E. Proby Parkway.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) to Sacramento
$181 is currently the best price for a one-way Colorado Springs Municipal Airport to Sacramento flight. A return flight ticket starts from $323. These prices can change depending on demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from COS to Sacramento. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Landing cheap tickets from Colorado Springs Municipal Airport to Sacramento is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' function to get the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up an incredible deal.
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Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is around 19 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 15 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
Jump off your flight from Colorado Springs Municipal Airport to Sacramento and be tucked up in your hotel bed shortly after. If you want a comfortable option that's not too far from SMF, stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas.
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Sacramento International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget to explore Sacramento and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Sacramento International Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from COS to Sacramento can help you secure the lowest rate.
The street address for SMF is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Airport (SCK)
The centre of Sacramento is about 88 kilometres from Stockton Airport (SCK). After your flight from Colorado Springs Municipal Airport to Sacramento has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 55 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take about 3 hours 20 minutes.
Exit arrivals and head to a hotel close to SCK. Unwind shortly after your COS to Sacramento flight at Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast. Or put up the 'Do not disturb' sign and catch up on rest at Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton.
You'll find Stockton Airport at 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
Best time to go to Sacramento
Carefully consider your dates before locking in your flight from Colorado Springs Municipal Airport to Sacramento. The city comes alive during peak season, but hotel rates are often higher and attractions can get busy. Visit Sacramento in low season for a more relaxed vibe.
Book a Colorado Springs Municipal Airport to Sacramento flight ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from COS to Sacramento in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
More about Sacramento
Start your Sacramento trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Colorado Springs Municipal Airport to Sacramento, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Crocker Art Museum, Old Sacramento State Historic Park and Discovery Park are top sights which should feature on every Sacramento itinerary.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Sacramento, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Journey around 145 kilometres south to San Jose to tick off its leading sights. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Sacramento, San Francisco is another essential stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.