Private charter · MDH → SGF
Carbondale to Springfield
230 miles, about 1 hr 20 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Carbondale to Springfield, door to door faster.
Trade about 5 hours on the road for about 1 hr 20 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Southern Illinois Airport in Carbondale to Springfield Branson National Airport in Springfield, 230 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 230 mi
- Flight
- 1 hr 20 min
- Driving
- 5 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 20 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers45 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing Carbondale
Airports in Carbondale
MDH
Commercial airportSouthern Illinois Airport
Murphysboro · KMDH
- From downtown
- 4 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,506 ft
MWA
Commercial airportVeterans Airport of Southern Illinois
Marion · KMWA
- From downtown
- 12 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,012 ft
KPJY
Regional airportPinckneyville Du Quoin Airport
Pinckneyville
- From downtown
- 19 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,999 ft
KH96
Regional airportBenton Municipal Airport
Benton
- From downtown
- 26 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,002 ft
Arriving Springfield
Airports in Springfield
SGF
Commercial airportSpringfield Branson National Airport
Springfield · KSGF
- From downtown
- 5 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,000 ft
K3DW
Regional airportDowntown Airport
Springfield
- From downtown
- 3 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,037 ft
KM17
Regional airportBolivar Municipal Airport
Bolivar
- From downtown
- 26 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,000 ft
K2H2
Regional airportJerry Sumners Sr Aurora Municipal Airport
Aurora
- From downtown
- 28 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,001 ft
When you land
Things to do in Springfield
Springfield is the commercial capital of southwest Missouri and the gateway to the Ozarks. It is the home of Bass Pro Shops, whose original Outdoor World store still anchors the company’s headquarters, and of O’Reilly Auto Parts, while CoxHealth and Mercy make it a regional medical center. Missouri State University, Drury University and Evangel University give the city a large student population, and its role in naming U.S. Route 66 in 1926 lets it claim the title of the highway’s birthplace. Locals will also tell you that Springfield-style cashew chicken was invented here.
- 01
Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium
Connected to the original Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, this museum and aquarium presents wildlife dioramas and large freshwater and saltwater habitats with a conservation focus.
- 02
Fantastic Caverns
North of the city, visitors tour this cave aboard a tram pulled by a Jeep, passing formations and chambers once used as a speakeasy and concert hall.
- 03
Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield
Southwest of town, a driving loop and trails cover the site of the first major Civil War battle west of the Mississippi, fought in August 1861.
- 04
Springfield Botanical Gardens
In Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, the gardens include the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, with koi ponds, bridges, lanterns and seasonal Japanese festivals.
- 05
Route 66 in Springfield
Historic markers, restored motor courts and murals around the city, along with Route 66 Car Museum, recall the city’s role in creating America’s most famous highway.
- 06
Dickerson Park Zoo
A long-running local favorite on the north side, the zoo arranges animals by continent and is known for its elephant program and Missouri wildlife exhibits.
Questions
Carbondale to Springfield flights
How long is a private flight from Carbondale to Springfield?
About 1 hr 20 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 230 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 5 hours.
Which airports do flights from Carbondale to Springfield use?
You can depart from Southern Illinois Airport (MDH), Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA), or Pinckneyville Du Quoin Airport (KPJY) and arrive at Springfield Branson National Airport (SGF), Downtown Airport (K3DW), or Bolivar Municipal Airport (KM17). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Carbondale to Springfield cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between Carbondale and Springfield?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Springfield back to Carbondale are priced the same way.
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Springfield to Carbondale
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