Hot Springs, Arkansas

Private charter · MCI → HOT

Kansas City to Hot Springs

345 miles, about 2 hr in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Kansas City to Hot Springs, door to door faster.

Trade about 7½ hours on the road for about 2 hr in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Kansas City International Airport in Kansas City to Memorial Field Airport in Hot Springs, 345 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
345 mi
Flight
2 hr
Driving
7½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
MCIKansas CityHOTHot Springs
MCI → HOT345 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers2 hr
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 5 min

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

Departing Kansas City

Airports in Kansas City

  • MCI

    Major airport

    Kansas City International Airport

    Kansas City · KMCI

    From downtown
    16 mi
    Longest runway
    10,801 ft

  • MKC

    Commercial airport

    Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport

    Kansas City · KMKC

    From downtown
    2 mi
    Longest runway
    6,827 ft

  • KLXT

    Regional airport

    Lee's Summit Municipal Airport

    Lee's Summit

    From downtown
    15 mi
    Longest runway
    5,501 ft

  • OJC

    Regional airport

    Johnson County Executive Airport

    Olathe · KOJC

    From downtown
    19 mi
    Longest runway
    4,097 ft

  • KGPH

    Regional airport

    Midwest National Air Center Airport

    Excelsior Springs

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    5,502 ft

  • JCI

    Regional airport

    New Century AirCenter Airport

    New Century · KIXD

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    7,339 ft

Arriving Hot Springs

Airports in Hot Springs

  • HOT

    Commercial airport

    Memorial Field Airport

    Hot Springs · KHOT

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    6,595 ft

  • KADF

    Regional airport

    Dexter B Florence Memorial Field

    Arkadelphia

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    5,002 ft

  • KM78

    Regional airport

    Malvern Municipal Airport

    Malvern

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    3,188 ft

  • K7M3

    Regional airport

    Mount Ida-Bearce Airport

    Mount Ida

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    4,000 ft

When you land

Things to do in Hot Springs

Hot Springs grew up around thermal water flowing from the side of Hot Springs Mountain, and for decades it was one of the country’s great spa towns, attracting presidents, ballplayers and gangsters alike. Today Bathhouse Row is the heart of Hot Springs National Park, and two of its historic bathhouses still offer traditional thermal baths. The city’s economy centers on tourism, healthcare and retirees, with the thoroughbred racing and gaming at Oaklawn, the lakes of the Ouachita Mountains and boyhood ties to Bill Clinton all drawing visitors.

  1. 01

    Bathhouse Row

    Eight historic bathhouses line Central Avenue in Hot Springs National Park; the Buckstaff offers traditional baths, the Fordyce is a visitor center, and the Superior is a brewery.

  2. 02

    Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

    Oaklawn’s live thoroughbred meet, culminating in the Arkansas Derby, runs through winter and spring, with a casino, hotel and spa open all year.

  3. 03

    Garvan Woodland Gardens

    The University of Arkansas’s botanical garden on Lake Hamilton features tulip displays, a Japanese garden and the striking glass-and-wood Anthony Chapel.

  4. 04

    Lake Ouachita

    Arkansas’s largest lake is known for clear water, wooded islands, scuba diving, fishing and boating, with marinas and campgrounds along its shores.

  5. 05

    Hot Springs Mountain Tower

    Rising above the national park, this 216-foot observation tower offers panoramic views of the Ouachita Mountains and the city below.

  6. 06

    Gangster Museum of America

    This Central Avenue museum tells the story of Hot Springs as a resort for mobsters such as Al Capone and Owney Madden during the Prohibition era.

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Questions

Kansas City to Hot Springs flights

How long is a private flight from Kansas City to Hot Springs?

About 2 hr in a Cirrus SR20, for 345 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 7½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Kansas City to Hot Springs use?

You can depart from Kansas City International Airport (MCI), Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC), or Lee's Summit Municipal Airport (KLXT) and arrive at Memorial Field Airport (HOT), Dexter B Florence Memorial Field (KADF), or Malvern Municipal Airport (KM78). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Kansas City to Hot Springs 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 Kansas City and Hot Springs?

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

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