Flying in
Airports near American Airlines Center
The closest airport to American Airlines Center is Dallas Love Field (DAL), 4.9 miles away in a straight line. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is 15 miles.
Airports compared
Straight-line distance from American Airlines Center. The drive is always longer, and the roads near a venue are busiest at event times.
| Airport | Type | From the venue | Metro search | First airport for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAL Dallas Love Field | Large airport | 4.9 mi (7.9 km) | — | 75 venues we list |
| DFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | Large airport | 15 mi (24.6 km) | — | 55 venues we list |
Next events at American Airlines Center
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Add-ons, not event tickets
Parking, tailgates and passes 1
These are add-on products rather than admission to the event itself, so they are listed separately and are not counted among the upcoming dates above.
Search flights for (the day before to the day after):
- Sep 26: Rod Wave
- Sep 27: Rod Wave
- Sep 29: Aespa
- Oct 1: Don Omar
- Oct 2: Dallas Stars vs. St. Louis Blues
- Oct 4: Cash Money & No Limit Tour: Master P, Birdman, …
- Oct 5: Dallas Stars vs. San Jose Sharks
When events at American Airlines Center happen
- 20 of 103 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 2026) are on Tuesdays; 46 fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 90 of 102 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Home teams
- Dallas Mavericks (NBA) play here; see every NBA arena’s nearest airport.
- Dallas Stars (NHL) play here; see every NHL arena’s nearest airport.
- Of the 29 NBA arenas we list, American Airlines Center is the 7th closest to its first airport (4.9 mi; league median 7.6 mi).
Teams visiting American Airlines Center
Teams that play here on upcoming dates we sell tickets for, and whose own home is another venue.
- St. Louis Blues, next here Fri, Oct 2
- San Jose Sharks, next here Mon, Oct 5
- Colorado Avalanche, next here Tue, Oct 13
- New Orleans Pelicans, next here Wed, Oct 14
- Atlanta Hawks, next here Fri, Oct 16
- Boston Bruins, next here Tue, Oct 20
- Winnipeg Jets, next here Thu, Oct 22
- New York Islanders, next here Sun, Oct 25
Where to stay
Frequently asked questions
How does American Airlines Center compare with other NBA arenas?
Of the 29 NBA arenas we list, American Airlines Center is the 7th closest to its first airport (4.9 miles; the league median is 7.6 miles).
How far is DFW from American Airlines Center?
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is 15 miles (24.6 km) from American Airlines Center in a straight line, against 4.9 miles for DAL.
Which airport should I fly into for a Dallas Mavericks game?
DAL is the nearest airport we list, 4.9 miles away; DFW is 15 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
What time do events at American Airlines Center usually start?
90 of the 102 upcoming events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
What is the closest airport to American Airlines Center?
The closest airport to American Airlines Center is Dallas Love Field (DAL), 4.9 miles away in a straight line.
Can I book flights and American Airlines Center tickets together?
No. Event tickets and flights are separate bookings with separate confirmations, so neither changes automatically if the other does.
