Frequency from Sacramento: Two flights daily on ExpressJet Airlines (www.expressjet.com)
Typical round-trip fare: $280, but likely to go up
In the air: 2 hours, 20 minutes
Check it out: We can't think of a better time to visit this beautiful place than in the summer, when mornings often display the purple mountain majesty of Pikes Peak (www.experiencecoloradosprings.com)
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