Did Spring Break leave you longing for another? Do the up-and-down temperatures of Colorado springtime leave you dreaming of warmer climates? Good news! There are great airfare deals to be found between Colorado Springs and plenty of destinations during coming months – both on low-cost carriers as well as larger airlines. Whether you’re planning a long weekend getaway or a midweek escape, check out these deals. Some are dirt cheap.
As always, search the airlines’ low-fare calendars to find the best prices for your travel dates. Fares listed here are the lowest per-person rates found for April and May 2018 to these destinations from the Colorado Springs Airport.
Bloomin’ Color
Washington, D.C.
Airfares from $69 one way on Frontier Airlines.
Our nation’s capital erupts in pink as the cherry blossoms peak and are celebrated during a weeks-long extravaganza from March 17-April 15. But even if you miss the peak bloom, spring is a beautiful time to explore the free museums, zoo and other historic and cultural attractions the District of Columbia has to offer.
Seattle
Airfares from $39 one way or $214 round trip on United Airlines.
All that northwest winter rain gives life to an abundance of springtime blooms, including seemingly endless fields of tulips and daffodils. After you wander the Washington Park Arboretum or Seattle Japanese Garden, grab some java, head for the Space Needle, or hit the Pike Place Fish Market while you’re there.
Minus the March Madness
San Antonio
Airfares from $20 one way on Frontier Airlines.
The madness of the NCAA basketball tournament finals has subsided, but San Antonio plays host to amazing attractions all year round. Enjoy the historic Alamo Mission, the Natural Bridge Caverns and the landmark River Walk. Got an extra day or two? The beach at South Padre Island is only a 4.5-hour drive away.
Philadelphia
Airfares from $243 round trip on American Airlines.
There has been a lot of well-deserved hype lately as Philly’s Eagles won the Super Bowl and Villanova University took home the trophy from the NCAA men’s basketball championship. But there is much more to see and do in the City of Brotherly Love beyond the sports spectacle. With a rich history-think Liberty Bell and Independence Hall-as well as a vibrant community-think markets, museums, art and food-you’re sure to fill your Philly days with fun.
Let the Good Times Roll
New Orleans
Airfares from $58 one way on Frontier Airlines.
Mardi Gras may be over, but springtime festivals like the French Quarter Fest, Jazz Fest and the Bayou Boogaloo have only just begun. Plus spring is prime season for a crawfish feast.
San Diego
Airfares from $35 one way on Frontier Airlines.
That West Coast sun, sand and surf never stop calling your name. With only a short few hours of travel, you can be surfing iconic breaks like La Jolla Shores or Pacific Beach, paddleboarding Mission Bay or kicking back at the upscale Hotel del Coronado on Coronado Island.
