As spring travel heats up, Colorado Springs Airport (COS) is reminding Southern Colorado travellers that international beach getaways are now just one easy flight away.
Launching June 7, 2025, on Southwest Airlines, a seasonal nonstop route to Cancun International Airport (CUN) will operate once weekly on Saturdays—marking the first direct international service offered by COS.
The new route is scheduled to run through the summer and return in the fall for flights on November 22 and 29, 2025; December 20 and 27, 2025; and January 3, 2026. Flight schedules will be updated as Southwest Airlines releases its 2026 schedule.
This new route isn’t just a travel perk—it’s a reflection of growing regional demand and the airport’s investment in infrastructure designed to simplify and improve the international travel experience.
“This is a huge win for both our community and our airport,” said Alex Kovacs, Acting Director of Aviation. “Thanks to this new route and our new Federal Inspection Station (FIS) facility, traveling to and from Mexico will be faster and easier than ever.
Construction of the 16,300-square-foot FIS facility began in early 2024 and will be operational in time for the June 7 inaugural flight. The FIS is a specialized arrivals centre designed to streamline U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) screenings for international aircraft and passengers. All incoming international flights must go through an FIS to ensure security and compliance with entry procedures.