Cheap Flights To Springfield

About Springfield

Springfield is the third largest city in Missouri and is located on a flat plateau. It is considered the "Cultural Center of the Ozarks." The city was incorporated in 1838 and is considered to be the home of the first "wild west gunfight" (Bill Hickok was killed over a gambling dispute). Today the city is filled with cultural, educational and entertainment opportunities that they whole family will enjoy.

The Discovery Center of Springfield is a hands-on science center specifically designed with children in mind (but offering exhibits the whole family will enjoy). Landers Theater is the historic home of the Springfield Little Theatre group where performances are designed to entertain, educate and involve the community. Dickerson Park Zoo offers views of around 500 animals, train rides and even a petting zoo with domestic and exotic animals to hand feed.

The climate in Springfield, Missouri is mild in the summer and cold in the winter. The summer temperatures typically reach a high of near 90F. The winter lows stay well below freezing. July and August are the wettest month and each averages around 8 inches of rain. Spring and autumn are usually the best times to visit.

Cheap flights to Springfield, Missouri can be found with just a little research. You can find cheap airline tickets from New York to the Springfield-Branson Regional Airport (SGF) staring just over $500 US. Cheap airline tickets from Los Angeles are available for just a little more starting at around $550 US.

There are a wide variety of accommodations available in and around the city. You can find cheap hotels in Springfield with rates starting around $100 US. Cheap hotel rooms out near the airport can start well under $100 US.