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Airports near Branson

Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) is about 52 miles north of Branson Landing, with American, Allegiant, Delta and United flying to 14 nonstop destinations. Branson Airport (BKG) is closer, about 13 miles away, but has no scheduled airline flights. Northwest Arkansas National (XNA) is about 111 miles southwest.

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Checked November 8, 2026SGF about 52 miles14 nonstops from SGF

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The short answer

Airports compared

Distances are by road from Branson Landing, without traffic.

Springfield-Branson National (SGF)
From Branson LandingAbout 52 miles, 1 hr 7 minGood to knowAmerican, Allegiant, Delta and United; 14 nonstop destinations
Branson Airport (BKG)
From Branson LandingAbout 13 miles, 35 minGood to knowSouth of Branson; no scheduled airline flights since Sun Country's 2024 season
Northwest Arkansas National (XNA)
From Branson Landing: About 111 miles, 2 hr 20 min
Good to know: More nonstops than Springfield, including New York, Newark, Washington National, Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Detroit and Salt Lake City; worth checking if SGF has no nonstop from your city
Kansas City International (MCI)
From Branson LandingAbout 229 miles, 4 hr 35 minGood to know1 Kansas City Boulevard; a free 24-hour bus runs to the rental car center
Tulsa International (TUL)
From Branson LandingAbout 214 miles, 3 hr 55 minGood to know7777 Airport Drive, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Springfield (SGF)

Flights, rental cars and parking at SGF

Four airlines fly from Springfield to 14 nonstop destinations, from Los Angeles to Miami. Several routes run only in season. Rental counters for eight companies are inside the terminal, across from baggage claim; the cars are in the west parking lot (Lot D).

American Airlines: Daily nonstops to Charlotte, Chicago and Dallas; Miami in season
Allegiant: Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix/Mesa, Destin/Fort Walton Beach, Tampa/St. Pete, Orlando Sanford and Punta Gorda (seasonal)
Delta: Atlanta
United: Chicago, Denver and Houston Intercontinental

Rental cars: Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Dollar, Hertz, National/Alamo, Payless and Thrifty; counters in the terminal across from baggage claim, cars in the west parking lot (D)
Short-term parking, Lot B: $2 a half hour, $22 a day
Long-term parking, Lot C: $2 an hour, $14 a day
Address: 2300 N. Airport Blvd., Springfield, MO 65802
Picking someone up: Wait in the cell phone lot, then meet at the front curb; cars left alone at the curb get ticketed or towed
In the terminal: Made-to-order dining, shops and a gallery of regional artists
Phone: 417-868-0500

Nonstops from Springfield by region

West: Los Angeles (LAX), Las Vegas (LAS), Phoenix-Mesa (AZA), Denver (DEN)
Texas: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Houston Intercontinental (IAH)
Midwest: Chicago O'Hare (ORD)
Southeast: Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT)
Florida: Orlando Sanford (SFB), St. Pete-Clearwater (PIE), Punta Gorda (PGD, seasonal), Destin-Fort Walton Beach (VPS), Miami (MIA, seasonal)

Driving

Driving distances to Branson

By road from Branson Landing to each city, without traffic. At XNA, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty have counters; at Kansas City a free 24-hour bus runs to the rental car center.

Driving distances from Branson Landing
To	By road
Springfield	About 42 miles
Eureka Springs, Arkansas	About 52 miles
Bentonville, Arkansas	About 90 miles
Little Rock	About 172 miles
Kansas City	About 211 miles
Tulsa	About 217 miles
St. Louis	About 249 miles
Memphis	About 285 miles
Oklahoma City	About 324 miles
Dallas	About 425 miles

Stay nearby

Easy first nights

One in Branson Hills on the north side, one downtown at the Landing.

Hampton Inn Branson - Branson HillsHighway 248 and Shepherd of the Hills 9.0 on ExpediaFree parkingPets: 2 cats or dogs up to 75 lbBreakfast includedCheck prices
Hilton Promenade at Branson LandingDowntown and Branson Landing 8.6 on ExpediaParking Covered self-parking $22 a nightPets: 2 pets up to 75 lb, $100 a pet a stayBreakfast extraCheck prices

Branson vacation rentals on Vrbo

What people ask

Quick answers

What is the closest airport to Branson?

Branson Airport (BKG) is the closest, about 13 miles from Branson Landing by car, but it has had no scheduled airline flights since Sun Country's seasonal Minneapolis service ended after 2024. For airline flights, Springfield-Branson National (SGF), about 52 miles north, has four airlines and 14 nonstop destinations.

Does Branson Airport have commercial flights?

Not on a schedule right now. Sun Country flew seasonally to Minneapolis-St. Paul in 2023 and 2024; earlier carriers included Southwest, Frontier and AirTran. Most visitors fly into Springfield (SGF).

What airlines fly into Springfield-Branson airport?

American, Allegiant, Delta and United, with nonstops to cities including Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Orlando and Phoenix-Mesa.

Is Springfield-Branson National the same as Springfield-Branson Regional?

Yes, it's the same airport, code SGF, at 2300 N. Airport Blvd. in Springfield, about 1 hr 7 min north of Branson by car.

How much is parking at Springfield-Branson airport?

Long-term parking in Lot C is $2 an hour up to $14 a day; short-term in Lot B is $2 a half hour up to $22 a day.

Which airport is best for Big Cedar Lodge?

Springfield (SGF) is the nearest airport with airline flights. Northwest Arkansas (XNA) is the other option from the south.

How far is Springfield airport from Branson?

About 52 miles by car from Branson Landing, around 1 hour 7 minutes without traffic.