Flying in
Airports near Kauffman Stadium
The closest airport to Kauffman Stadium is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), 21 miles away in a straight line.
Airports compared
Straight-line distance from Kauffman Stadium. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCI Kansas City International Airport | Large airport | 21 mi (33.8 km) | — | 68 venues we list |
Next events at Kauffman Stadium
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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 25: Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians
- Sep 27: Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians
- Mar 25: Kansas City Royals vs. Minnesota Twins - Home O…
- Mar 27: Kansas City Royals vs. Minnesota Twins
- Mar 28: Kansas City Royals vs. Minnesota Twins
- Mar 29: Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago White Sox
- Mar 30: Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago White Sox
When events at Kauffman Stadium happen
- 14 of 83 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 2026) are on Sundays; 39 fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 0 of 3 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Home teams
- Kansas City Royals (MLB) play here; see every MLB ballpark’s nearest airport.
- Of the 29 MLB ballparks we list, Kauffman Stadium is the 29th closest to its first airport (21 mi; league median 9.1 mi).
Teams visiting Kauffman Stadium
Teams that play here on upcoming dates we sell tickets for, and whose own home is another venue.
- Chicago White Sox, next here Thu, Sep 24
- Cleveland Guardians, next here Fri, Sep 25
- Minnesota Twins, next here Thu, Mar 25
- Pittsburgh Pirates, next here Fri, Apr 9
- Athletics, next here Tue, Apr 13
- Tampa Bay Rays, next here Fri, Apr 16
- New York Yankees, next here Mon, Apr 26
- Cincinnati Reds, next here Mon, May 3
Where to stay
Frequently asked questions
Can I book flights and Kauffman Stadium tickets together?
No. Event tickets and flights are separate bookings with separate confirmations, so neither changes automatically if the other does.
Which airport should I fly into for a Kansas City Royals game?
MCI is the nearest airport we list, 21 miles away. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How does Kauffman Stadium compare with other MLB ballparks?
Of the 29 MLB ballparks we list, Kauffman Stadium is the 29th closest to its first airport (21 miles; the league median is 9.1 miles).
What is the closest airport to Kauffman Stadium?
The closest airport to Kauffman Stadium is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), 21 miles away in a straight line.
