Flights
Flights to Springfield
Flying to Springfield for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Springfield, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 253 upcoming events in and around Springfield (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Springfield is Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF), 6.5 miles away. For Route 66 Stadium, the nearest is SGF at 6.4 miles.
Airports serving Springfield
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Springfield, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) 6.5 mi (11 km) | Large | Nearest to Route 66 Stadium, Gillioz Theatre, Great Southern Bank Arena, Juanita K. Hammons Hall, The Regency Live, Aetos Center, The Venue on Sunset and Robert W. Plaster Stadium. |
Nearest airport to each Springfield venue
The busiest venues in and around Springfield, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Route 66 Stadium Hotels near Route 66 Stadium | SGF, 6.4 mi | — |
| Gillioz Theatre Hotels near Gillioz Theatre | SGF, 6 mi | — |
| Great Southern Bank Arena Hotels near Great Southern Bank Arena | SGF, 7 mi | — |
| Juanita K. Hammons Hall Hotels near Juanita K. Hammons Hall | SGF, 7 mi | — |
| The Regency Live Hotels near The Regency Live | SGF, 5.9 mi | — |
| Aetos Center Hotels near Aetos Center | SGF, 15 mi | — |
| The Venue on Sunset Hotels near The Venue on Sunset | SGF, 6.7 mi | — |
| Robert W. Plaster Stadium Hotels near Robert W. Plaster Stadium | SGF, 6.8 mi | — |
Flying in for a Springfield event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 66 events in and around Springfield; 62% on Fri–Sun; 50 of the 65 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Kennedy: Enemies of Freedom
Springfield Comedy Club, Springfield, Missouri
From about $83.00View TicketsLes Miserables
Springfield Little Theatre At The Landers Theatre, Springfield, Missouri
From about $105.00View TicketsKennedy: Enemies of Freedom
Springfield Comedy Club, Springfield, Missouri
From about $83.00View TicketsKennedy: Enemies of Freedom
Springfield Comedy Club, Springfield, Missouri
From about $83.00View TicketsLes Miserables
Springfield Little Theatre At The Landers Theatre, Springfield, Missouri
From about $105.00View TicketsKatie Still
Springfield Comedy Club, Springfield, Missouri
From about $32.00View Tickets- From about $105.00View Tickets
Millionaire$
The Venue on Sunset, Springfield, Missouri
From about $45.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Kennedy: Enemies of Freedom
- Sep 26: Kennedy: Enemies of Freedom
- Sep 27: Les Miserables
- Sep 30: Millionaire$
- Oct 1: Shayne Smith
- Oct 2: Shayne Smith
Flying in to Springfield: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Route 66 Stadium it is SGF, 6.4 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Which airport is best for Gillioz Theatre?
The closest airport to Gillioz Theatre is Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF), 6 miles away in a straight line.
How far is SGF from downtown Springfield?
Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) is 6.5 miles (11 km) from downtown Springfield in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
Which airport is best for Route 66 Stadium?
The closest airport to Route 66 Stadium is Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF), 6.4 miles away in a straight line.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
How many airports serve Springfield?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Springfield: Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF).
How many events are in Springfield in the next 30 days?
66 in and around Springfield in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 62% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 50 of the 65 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
What is the closest airport to Springfield?
Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Springfield, 6.5 miles away in a straight line.
