Why go
- City in Missouri, United States.
- Served by Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF).
History
Springfield is the third most populous city in the U.S. state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. The city's population was 169,176 at the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Springfield metropolitan area, which had an estimated population of 487,061 in 2022 and includes the counties of Christian, Dallas, Greene, Polk, and Webster. Springfield is the largest city in the Ozarks region, and sits on the Springfield Plateau, which ranges from nearly level to rolling hills.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 9 direct destinations
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80, A320) · 5 routes: Las Vegas, Mesa, Punta Gorda, Sanford, St. Petersburg
- American Airlines AA (ERJ-145, ERD) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth*
- United Airlines UA (CRJ, ERJ-145, ERJ) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Denver*
- US Airways US (ERJ-145, ERD) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth*
- Air France AF (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-900, CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF); 26 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SGF has direct flights to 9 destinations on 7 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Las Vegas…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Springfield, Missouri. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.