Flights to Springfield
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Springfield is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,001 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Decatur Airport (DEC, 67 km), General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA, 96 km), Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI, 97 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (regional) | SPI | 6 km (4 mi) | 8,001 ft | 598 ft |
| Decatur Airport (regional) | DEC | 67 km (42 mi) | 8,496 ft | 682 ft |
| General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (regional) | PIA | 96 km (60 mi) | 10,104 ft | 660 ft |
| Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (regional) | BMI | 97 km (60 mi) | 8,000 ft | 871 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,001 ft, SPI handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 598 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Springfield
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield to New York City | United States | 1,329 km (826 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Springfield to Toronto | Canada | 953 km (592 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Springfield to Brooklyn | United States | 1,334 km (829 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Springfield to Chicago | United States | 283 km (176 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Springfield to Queens | United States | 1,343 km (835 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Springfield to Houston | United States | 1,232 km (765 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Springfield to Montréal | Canada | 1,455 km (904 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Springfield to Philadelphia | United States | 1,234 km (767 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Springfield to San Antonio | United States | 1,408 km (875 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Springfield to Manhattan | United States | 1,332 km (828 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Springfield to The Bronx | United States | 1,341 km (833 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Springfield to Dallas | United States | 1,010 km (627 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Springfield to Ottawa | Canada | 1,298 km (807 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Springfield to Jacksonville | United States | 1,278 km (794 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Springfield to Fort Worth | United States | 1,045 km (649 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Springfield to Austin | United States | 1,290 km (802 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Springfield to Columbus | United States | 567 km (352 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Springfield to Charlotte | United States | 927 km (576 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Springfield to Indianapolis | United States | 298 km (185 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Springfield to Winnipeg | Canada | 1,266 km (787 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Springfield to Denver | United States | 1,310 km (814 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Springfield to Mississauga | Canada | 929 km (577 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Springfield to Shanghai | China | 11,491 km (7,140 mi) | about 15 h 29 min |
| Springfield to Chongqing | China | 12,123 km (7,533 mi) | about 16 h 18 min |
| Springfield to Chengdu | China | 12,053 km (7,489 mi) | about 16 h 12 min |
| Springfield to Beijing | China | 10,766 km (6,690 mi) | about 14 h 33 min |
| Springfield to Istanbul | Turkey | 9,096 km (5,652 mi) | about 12 h 25 min |
| Springfield to Tianjin | China | 10,823 km (6,725 mi) | about 14 h 38 min |
| Springfield to Wuhan | China | 11,809 km (7,337 mi) | about 15 h 53 min |
| Springfield to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,910 km (7,401 mi) | about 16 h 1 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Springfield?
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) is the closest large airport at 6 km (4 mi). The others, DEC, PIA, BMI, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is SPI from Springfield city centre?
6 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Springfield on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.