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Flights from Kansas City to Springfield
There are no direct flights from Kansas City to Springfield. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 4h 24m door to door (11 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 4h 24m
Kansas City to Springfield at a glance
Fastest journey4h 24mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago
Best ways to fly from Kansas City to Springfield
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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MKC Chicago (ORD) SPI
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Sat19:30 MKC20:45 ORD2h 30m connection23:15 ORD23:54 SPISkyWest + Envoy Air
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 429 km266 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 24mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneSpringfield vs Kansas City
- Currency in Springfield
- USD
- Airports
- MCI → SPI
Flights from Kansas City to Springfield: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Kansas City to Springfield?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Kansas City to Springfield?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 24m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 429 km.
Where do you change planes between Kansas City and Springfield?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kansas City and Springfield?
Kansas City: Kansas City International Airport (MCI). Springfield: Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI).





