Flights
Flights to Springfield, MO
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 Nov 12, 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, Juanita K. Hammons Hall, Gillioz Theatre, Springfield Little Theatre At The Landers Theatre, Great Southern Bank Arena, Aetos Center, The Regency Live and Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. |
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 | None |
| Juanita K. Hammons Hall Hotels near Juanita K. Hammons Hall | SGF, 7 mi | None |
| Gillioz Theatre Hotels near Gillioz Theatre | SGF, 6 mi | None |
| Springfield Little Theatre At The Landers Theatre Hotels near Springfield Little Theatre At The Landers Theatre | SGF, 6 mi | None |
| Great Southern Bank Arena Hotels near Great Southern Bank Arena | SGF, 7 mi | None |
| Aetos Center Hotels near Aetos Center | SGF, 15 mi | None |
| The Regency Live Hotels near The Regency Live | SGF, 5.9 mi | None |
| Ozark Empire Fairgrounds Hotels near Ozark Empire Fairgrounds | SGF, 5 mi | None |
Flying in for a Springfield event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 12, 2026): 58 events in and around Springfield; 67% on Fri–Sun; 40 of the 58 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.
Skip to the parking passes (1)
Akaash Singh
Springfield Comedy Club, Springfield, Missouri
From about $63.00View TicketsNutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Gillioz Theatre, Springfield, Missouri
From about $60.00View TicketsAkaash Singh
Springfield Comedy Club, Springfield, Missouri
From about $59.00View TicketsMissouri State Bears vs. New Mexico State Aggies
Robert W. Plaster Stadium, Springfield, Missouri
From about $16.00View TicketsAkaash Singh
Springfield Comedy Club, Springfield, Missouri
From about $63.00View TicketsAkaash Singh
Springfield Comedy Club, Springfield, Missouri
From about $63.00View TicketsBlue Hawaii - Film
Gillioz Theatre, Springfield, Missouri
From about $13.00View Tickets
Add-ons, not event tickets
Parking, tailgates and passes 1
These are add-on products rather than admission to the event itself, so they are listed separately and are not counted among the upcoming dates above.
Missouri State Bears vs. New Mexico State Aggies Parking Pass
Robert W. Plaster Stadium Parking Lots, Springfield, Missouri
Search flights for:
- Nov 13: Akaash Singh
- Nov 14: Missouri State Bears vs. New Mexico State Aggies
- Nov 18: Blue Hawaii - Film
- Nov 20: Matt Mathews
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
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 Juanita K. Hammons Hall?
The closest airport to Juanita K. Hammons Hall is Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF), 7 miles away in a straight line.
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?
58 in and around Springfield in the 30 days from Nov 12, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 67% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 40 of the 58 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.
