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 60 venues with 1,384 upcoming events (as of Nov 8, 2026); the closest is Funny Bone Comedy Club - Kansas City at 4 miles.
Venues nearest MCI
| Venue | City | From MCI | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funny Bone Comedy Club - Kansas City | Kansas City | 4 mi (6.5 km) | 46 | None | Hotels |
| Morton Amphitheater | Riverside | 9.9 mi (16.0 km) | 1 | None | Hotels |
| The Rino | Kansas City | 13 mi (20.9 km) | 3 | None | Hotels |
| Sporting Park | Kansas City | 14 mi (21.7 km) | 7 | None | Hotels · Airports |
| VooDoo Lounge At Harrah's Kansas City | Kansas City | 14 mi (22.6 km) | 10 | None | Hotels |
| Kansas City Live! at the Power & Light District | Kansas City | 15 mi (23.4 km) | 1 | None | Hotels |
| Kansas Speedway | Kansas City | 15 mi (23.5 km) | 5 | None | Hotels |
| Switchback at Incline on 9th | Kansas City | 15 mi (23.6 km) | 1 | None | Hotels |
| Garage Stage At Knuckleheads Saloon | Kansas City | 15 mi (24.3 km) | 27 | None | Hotels |
| Saloon Stage At Knuckleheads Saloon | Kansas City | 15 mi (24.3 km) | 19 | None | Hotels |
| Gospel Lounge At Knuckleheads Saloon | Kansas City | 15 mi (24.3 km) | 8 | None | Hotels |
| Folly Theater | Kansas City | 15 mi (24.5 km) | 28 | None | Hotels |
| American Royal Complex | Kansas City | 15 mi (24.6 km) | 1 | None | Hotels |
| Music Hall Kansas City | Kansas City | 15 mi (24.7 km) | 48 | None | Hotels |
| The Midland Theatre - MO | Kansas City | 15 mi (24.7 km) | 28 | None | Hotels |
| Kansas City Convention Center | Kansas City | 15 mi (24.8 km) | 6 | None | Hotels |
| Bartle Hall | Kansas City | 15 mi (24.8 km) | 3 | None | Hotels |
| Copaken Stage At Kansas City Repertory Theatre | Kansas City | 16 mi (24.9 km) | 20 | None | Hotels |
| Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Kansas City | 16 mi (25.0 km) | 86 | None | Hotels |
| Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Kansas City | 16 mi (25.0 km) | 79 | None | Hotels |
| T-Mobile Center | Kansas City | 16 mi (25.1 km) | 60 | None | Hotels |
| The Record Bar | Kansas City | 16 mi (25.2 km) | 10 | None | Hotels |
| The Truman - Kansas City | Kansas City | 16 mi (25.4 km) | 15 | None | Hotels |
| Star Pavilion at Ameristar Casino and Hotel - Kansas City | Kansas City | 16 mi (26.0 km) | 7 | None | Hotels |
| Yager Stadium - KS | Topeka | 56 mi (89.9 km) | 1 | None | Hotels |
And 35 more venues in Kansas City, Lawrence, Independence, Topeka, Leawood and Overland Park.
Event weekends near MCI
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues MCI is the first airport for, counted Nov 8, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13–15 | 52 | The Coterie Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 50 | Funny Bone Comedy Club - Kansas City | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 53 | The Coterie Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 66 | Funny Bone Comedy Club - Kansas City | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 47 | Music Hall Kansas City | Search this weekend |
| Dec 18–20 | 50 | Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Search this weekend |
| Dec 25–27 | 19 | The Coterie Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Jan 1–3 | 3 | Allen Fieldhouse | Search this weekend |
| Jan 8–10 | 16 | Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Search this weekend |
| Jan 15–17 | 23 | T-Mobile Center | Search this weekend |
| Jan 22–24 | 9 | Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Search this weekend |
| Jan 29–31 | 46 | T-Mobile Center | Search this weekend |
Next events near MCI
Three Days Grace, I Prevail & The Funeral Portrait
T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, Missouri
From about $79.00View TicketsKansas Jayhawks Women's Basketball vs. Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence, Kansas
From about $33.00View TicketsMaddie Zahm
The Record Bar, Kansas City, Missouri
From about $30.00View TicketsKatie Pruitt
Bottleneck, Lawrence, Kansas
From about $58.00View TicketsShaun Cassidy
Uptown Theater - KC, Kansas City, Missouri
From about $57.00View TicketsBlizzard Bash Demolition Derby
Landon Arena At Stormont Vail Events Center, Topeka, Kansas
From about $69.00View TicketsCheap Trick
Uptown Theater - KC, Kansas City, Missouri
From about $76.00View Tickets
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When events near MCI happen
- 69% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 386 of 652 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities MCI serves
| City | Events | From MCI | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 1,011 | 16 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Lawrence | 160 | 37 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Topeka | 54 | 53 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Independence | 53 | 26 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Leawood | 45 | 26 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Overland Park | 26 | 27 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Saint Joseph | 16 | 33 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Kansas City | 12 | 13 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Mayetta | 5 | 55 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Lenexa | 1 | 23 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Riverside | 1 | 9.9 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 434 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 Dec 4, with 66. Counted as of Nov 8, 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 Funny Bone Comedy Club - Kansas City (4 miles), Morton Amphitheater (9.9 miles) and The Rino (13 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
