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Columbia to Cape Girardeau
531 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
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Trade about 11½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport in Columbia to Cape Girardeau Regional Airport in Cape Girardeau, 531 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 531 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 11½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 1
Departing Columbia
Airports in Columbia
CUB
Commercial airportJim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport
Columbia · KCUB
- From downtown
- 3 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,011 ft
CAE
Commercial airportColumbia Metropolitan Airport
Columbia · KCAE
- From downtown
- 7 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,601 ft
MMT
Commercial airportMc Entire Joint National Guard Base
Eastover · KMMT
- From downtown
- 14 mi
- Longest runway
- 9,012 ft
KFDW
Regional airportFairfield County Airport
Winnsboro
- From downtown
- 22 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,243 ft
Arriving Cape Girardeau
Airports in Cape Girardeau
CGI
Commercial airportCape Girardeau Regional Airport
Cape Girardeau · KCGI
- From downtown
- 6 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,500 ft
SIK
Regional airportSikeston Memorial Municipal Airport
Sikeston · KSIK
- From downtown
- 28 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,502 ft
When you land
Things to do in Cape Girardeau
Cape Girardeau sits on the bluffs of the Mississippi River about two hours south of St. Louis and serves as the business, medical and educational center for southeast Missouri and nearby parts of Illinois. Two large hospital systems, Saint Francis Healthcare and SoutheastHEALTH, draw patients from across the region, Southeast Missouri State University anchors the city’s cultural life, and manufacturing, agriculture and river shipping add to the economy. The city traces its name to an 18th-century French trading post on a rock promontory along the river.
- 01
Mississippi River Tales Mural
Painted on the downtown floodwall, this long mural depicts the history of the region, from Native American settlement to the steamboat era, alongside other panels honoring famous Missourians.
- 02
Trail of Tears State Park
North of town, the park marks the place where Cherokee people crossed the Mississippi on their forced removal in the winter of 1838–39, with a visitor center, overlooks and trails.
- 03
River Campus
Southeast Missouri State’s arts campus occupies a former seminary above the river, with concert halls, a theater and the Crisp Museum of art and regional history.
- 04
Bollinger Mill State Historic Site
In nearby Burfordville, a four-story stone gristmill stands beside one of the oldest covered bridges in Missouri, spanning the Whitewater River.
- 05
Cape Rock Park
On the bluff where the city’s namesake trading post once stood, this small park offers views over the river and the Illinois shoreline.
- 06
Downtown Cape Girardeau
Main Street and the riverfront hold restaurants, antique shops and galleries in historic brick buildings, with river views from the floodwall openings.
Questions
Columbia to Cape Girardeau flights
How long is a private flight from Columbia to Cape Girardeau?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 531 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 11½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Columbia to Cape Girardeau use?
You can depart from Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport (CUB), Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), or Mc Entire Joint National Guard Base (MMT) and arrive at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) or Sikeston Memorial Municipal Airport (SIK). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Columbia to Cape Girardeau cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between Columbia and Cape Girardeau?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Cape Girardeau back to Columbia are priced the same way.
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