Airport guide
Flying into Kansas City International (MCI)
Every venue below has MCI as the first airport we list for it, nearest first, with what is on and where to stay. Fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is a large airport 16 miles from downtown Kansas City in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 68 venues with 1,323 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 2026); the closest is KCI Expo Center at 1.8 miles.
Venues nearest MCI
| Venue | City | From MCI | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCI Expo Center | Kansas City | 1.8 mi (2.9 km) | 1 | — | Hotels |
| Funny Bone Comedy Club - Kansas City | Kansas City | 4 mi (6.5 km) | 68 | — | Hotels |
| Lakeside Speedway | Kansas City | 8.8 mi (14.1 km) | 4 | — | Hotels |
| Morton Amphitheater | Riverside | 9.9 mi (16.0 km) | 8 | — | Hotels |
| The Rino | Kansas City | 13 mi (20.9 km) | 5 | — | Hotels |
| Legends Field - KS | Kansas City | 13 mi (21.6 km) | 5 | — | Hotels |
| Sporting Park | Kansas City | 14 mi (21.7 km) | 5 | — | Hotels · Airports |
| VooDoo Lounge At Harrah's Kansas City | Kansas City | 14 mi (22.6 km) | 12 | — | Hotels |
| Kansas City Live! at the Power & Light District | Kansas City | 15 mi (23.4 km) | 5 | — | Hotels |
| Kansas Speedway | Kansas City | 15 mi (23.5 km) | 4 | — | Hotels |
| CPKC Stadium | Kansas City | 15 mi (23.5 km) | 2 | — | Hotels |
| Switchback at Incline on 9th | Kansas City | 15 mi (23.6 km) | 1 | — | Hotels |
| Saloon Stage At Knuckleheads Saloon | Kansas City | 15 mi (24.3 km) | 12 | — | Hotels |
| Garage Stage At Knuckleheads Saloon | Kansas City | 15 mi (24.3 km) | 3 | — | Hotels |
| Folly Theater | Kansas City | 15 mi (24.5 km) | 31 | — | Hotels |
| Hale Arena | Kansas City | 15 mi (24.6 km) | 1 | — | Hotels |
| American Royal Complex | Kansas City | 15 mi (24.6 km) | 1 | — | Hotels |
| Music Hall Kansas City | Kansas City | 15 mi (24.7 km) | 48 | — | Hotels |
| The Midland Theatre - MO | Kansas City | 15 mi (24.7 km) | 23 | — | Hotels |
| Kansas City Convention Center | Kansas City | 15 mi (24.8 km) | 6 | — | Hotels |
| Bartle Hall | Kansas City | 15 mi (24.8 km) | 4 | — | Hotels |
| Copaken Stage At Kansas City Repertory Theatre | Kansas City | 16 mi (24.9 km) | 40 | — | Hotels |
| PBR Big Sky | Kansas City | 16 mi (24.9 km) | 2 | — | Hotels |
| Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Kansas City | 16 mi (25.0 km) | 100 | — | Hotels |
| Yager Stadium - KS | Topeka | 56 mi (89.9 km) | 3 | — | Hotels |
And 43 more venues in Kansas City, Lawrence, Independence, Saint Joseph, Overland Park and Topeka.
Event weekends near MCI
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues MCI is the first airport for, counted Sep 24, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25–27 | 49 | Funny Bone Comedy Club - Kansas City | Search this weekend |
| Oct 2–4 | 40 | Funny Bone Comedy Club - Kansas City | Search this weekend |
| Oct 9–11 | 36 | Uptown Theater - KC | Search this weekend |
| Oct 16–18 | 39 | Funny Bone Comedy Club - Kansas City | Search this weekend |
| Oct 23–25 | 39 | Funny Bone Comedy Club - Kansas City | Search this weekend |
| Oct 30–Nov 1 | 21 | The Midland Theatre - MO | Search this weekend |
| Nov 6–8 | 30 | Funny Bone Comedy Club - Kansas City | Search this weekend |
| Nov 13–15 | 31 | Funny Bone Comedy Club - Kansas City | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 29 | Cable Dahmer Arena | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 30 | T-Mobile Center | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 41 | Music Hall Kansas City | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 34 | Music Hall Kansas City | Search this weekend |
Next events near MCI
Play Hooky
Kansas City Live! at the Power & Light District, Kansas City, Missouri
From about $34.00View TicketsKansas Jayhawks Women's Volleyball vs. Houston Cougars
Horejsi Family Athletics Center, Lawrence, Kansas
From about $50.00View TicketsTina Friml
The Comedy Club of Lawrence, Lawrence, Kansas
From about $52.00View TicketsMiles Wolff Cup Finals: Kansas City Monarchs vs. Milwaukee Milkmen - Game 4 (If Necessary)
Legends Field - KS, Kansas City, Kansas
Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians
Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
From about $20.00View TicketsARCA Menards Series Race
Kansas Speedway, Kansas City, Kansas
From about $20.00View TicketsMs. Pat
Funny Bone Comedy Club - Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri
From about $56.00View TicketsPresident - Band
Warehouse On Broadway, Kansas City, Missouri
From about $225.00View TicketsArm's Length & Holding Absence
Granada - Lawrence, Lawrence, Kansas
From about $10.00View TicketsGrinders KC Fest - Day 1
GrindersKC, Kansas City, Missouri
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When events near MCI happen
- 68% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 477 of 667 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities MCI serves
| City | Events | From MCI | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 1,010 | 16 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Lawrence | 175 | 37 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Independence | 45 | 26 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Kansas City | 18 | 13 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Saint Joseph | 17 | 33 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Topeka | 17 | 53 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Overland Park | 16 | 27 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Leawood | 8 | 26 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Riverside | 8 | 9.9 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Mayetta | 6 | 55 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Lenexa | 3 | 23 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
Home teams near MCI
- Kansas City Chiefs play at Arrowhead Stadium (NFL stadium airports).
- Kansas City Royals play at Kauffman Stadium (MLB ballpark airports).
- Sporting Kansas City play at Sporting Park (MLS stadium airports).
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Frequently asked questions
How far is MCI from downtown Kansas City?
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is 16 miles (26.2 km) from downtown Kansas City in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.
How many events are near MCI in the next 12 weeks?
We list 419 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues MCI is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Sep 25, with 49. Counted as of Sep 24, 2026.
Does this page show fares?
No. There are no standing prices for flights; a fare exists only for exact dates, airports and travellers. Use the search on this page and fares are searched live for your dates.
Which teams play home games near MCI?
Kansas City Chiefs (Arrowhead Stadium), Kansas City Royals (Kauffman Stadium) and Sporting Kansas City (Sporting Park) play their home games at venues MCI is the first airport for.
How far is MCI from Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts?
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is 16 miles from Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in a straight line.
Which venues are closest to MCI?
Of the venues MCI is the first airport we list for, the closest are KCI Expo Center (1.8 miles), Funny Bone Comedy Club - Kansas City (4 miles) and Lakeside Speedway (8.8 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
