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Airports near Smoothie King Center
The closest airport to Smoothie King Center is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 11 miles away in a straight line.
Airports compared
Straight-line distance from Smoothie King 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport | Large airport | 11 mi (17.6 km) | — | — |
Next events at Smoothie King 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):
- Oct 10: WWE: Money In The Bank
- Oct 14: Suicideboys & Destroy Lonely
- Oct 16: NBA Preseason: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Washing…
- Oct 21: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Indiana Pacers
- Oct 24: CeCe Winans
- Oct 28: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Denver Nuggets
- Oct 29: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Sacramento Kings
When events at Smoothie King Center happen
- 11 of 46 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 2026) are on Wednesdays; 20 fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 36 of 45 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Home teams
- New Orleans Pelicans (NBA) play here; see every NBA arena’s nearest airport.
- Of the 29 NBA arenas we list, Smoothie King Center is the 27th closest to its first airport (11 mi; league median 7.6 mi).
Teams visiting Smoothie King Center
Teams that play here on upcoming dates we sell tickets for, and whose own home is another venue.
- Washington Wizards, next here Fri, Oct 16
- Indiana Pacers, next here Wed, Oct 21
- Denver Nuggets, next here Wed, Oct 28
- Sacramento Kings, next here Thu, Oct 29
- Atlanta Hawks, next here Sat, Oct 31
- Utah Jazz, next here Wed, Nov 4
- Minnesota Timberwolves, next here Fri, Nov 6
- Brooklyn Nets, next here Wed, Nov 11
Where to stay
Frequently asked questions
What time do events at Smoothie King Center usually start?
36 of the 45 upcoming events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
How does Smoothie King Center compare with other NBA arenas?
Of the 29 NBA arenas we list, Smoothie King Center is the 27th closest to its first airport (11 miles; the league median is 7.6 miles).
Can I book flights and Smoothie King Center tickets together?
No. Event tickets and flights are separate bookings with separate confirmations, so neither changes automatically if the other does.
What is the closest airport to Smoothie King Center?
The closest airport to Smoothie King Center is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 11 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport should I fly into for a New Orleans Pelicans game?
MSY is the nearest airport we list, 11 miles away. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
