Flying in
Airports near Kia Center
The closest airport to Kia Center is Orlando International Airport (MCO), 8.9 miles away in a straight line. Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) is 19 miles.
Airports compared
Straight-line distance from Kia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCO Orlando International Airport | Large airport | 8.9 mi (14.3 km) | ORL | — |
| SFB Orlando Sanford International Airport | Large airport | 19 mi (30.0 km) | ORL | 24 venues we list |
Next events at Kia Center
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Search flights for (the day before to the day after):
- Sep 25: Garth Brooks
- Sep 26: Garth Brooks
- Sep 27: Garth Brooks
- Sep 30: Le Sserafim
- Oct 3: Don Omar
- Oct 4: Kany Garcia
- Oct 6: Jonas Brothers
- Oct 8: Sin Bandera
When events at Kia Center happen
- 25 of 121 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 2026) are on Saturdays; 61 fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 98 of 119 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Home teams
- Orlando Magic (NBA) play here; see every NBA arena’s nearest airport.
- Of the 29 NBA arenas we list, Kia Center is the 21st closest to its first airport (8.9 mi; league median 7.6 mi).
Teams visiting Kia Center
Teams that play here on upcoming dates we sell tickets for, and whose own home is another venue.
- Cleveland Cavaliers, next here Tue, Oct 13
- Miami Heat, next here Fri, Oct 16
- Florida Everblades, next here Sun, Oct 18
- Atlanta Hawks, next here Wed, Oct 21
- Minnesota Timberwolves, next here Fri, Oct 23
- South Carolina Stingrays, next here Sat, Oct 24
- Boston Celtics, next here Sun, Nov 1
- Washington Wizards, next here Mon, Nov 2
Where to stay
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest airport to Kia Center?
The closest airport to Kia Center is Orlando International Airport (MCO), 8.9 miles away in a straight line.
Can I book flights and Kia Center tickets together?
No. Event tickets and flights are separate bookings with separate confirmations, so neither changes automatically if the other does.
How far is SFB from Kia Center?
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) is 19 miles (30.0 km) from Kia Center in a straight line, against 8.9 miles for MCO.
How does Kia Center compare with other NBA arenas?
Of the 29 NBA arenas we list, Kia Center is the 21st closest to its first airport (8.9 miles; the league median is 7.6 miles).
Which airport should I fly into for an Orlando Magic game?
MCO is the nearest airport we list, 8.9 miles away; SFB is 19 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
What time do events at Kia Center usually start?
98 of the 119 upcoming events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
