Springfield, Missouri

Private charter · COU → SGF

Columbia to Springfield

126 miles, about 45 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Columbia to Springfield, door to door faster.

Trade about 3 hours on the road for about 45 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Columbia Regional Airport in Columbia to Springfield Branson National Airport in Springfield, 126 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
126 mi
Flight
45 min
Driving
3 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
COUColumbiaSGFSpringfield
COU → SGF126 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers45 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers25 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Columbia

Airports in Columbia

  • COU

    Commercial airport

    Columbia Regional Airport

    Columbia · KCOU

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    7,401 ft

  • KFTT

    Regional airport

    Elton Hensley Memorial Airport

    Fulton

    From downtown
    19 mi
    Longest runway
    4,001 ft

  • KVER

    Regional airport

    Jesse Viertel Memorial Airport

    Boonville

    From downtown
    19 mi
    Longest runway
    4,000 ft

  • JEF

    Regional airport

    Jefferson City Memorial Airport

    Jefferson City · KJEF

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    6,000 ft

Arriving Springfield

Airports in Springfield

  • SGF

    Commercial airport

    Springfield Branson National Airport

    Springfield · KSGF

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    8,000 ft

  • K3DW

    Regional airport

    Downtown Airport

    Springfield

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    4,037 ft

  • KM17

    Regional airport

    Bolivar Municipal Airport

    Bolivar

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    4,000 ft

  • K2H2

    Regional airport

    Jerry 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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

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Questions

Columbia to Springfield flights

How long is a private flight from Columbia to Springfield?

About 45 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 126 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 3 hours.

Which airports do flights from Columbia to Springfield use?

You can depart from Columbia Regional Airport (COU), Elton Hensley Memorial Airport (KFTT), or Jesse Viertel Memorial Airport (KVER) 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 Columbia 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 Columbia and Springfield?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Springfield back to Columbia are priced the same way.

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Springfield to Columbia

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