Flights
Flights to Cedar Falls
Flying to Cedar Falls for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Cedar Falls, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 104 upcoming events in and around Cedar Falls (counted Oct 28, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Cedar Falls is Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO), 4.4 miles away. For McLeod Center, the nearest is ALO at 4.4 miles.
Airports serving Cedar Falls
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Cedar Falls, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) 4.4 mi (7 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to McLeod Center, Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Young Arena, Uni-Dome and Spicoli's Grill & Reverb Rock Garden. |
Nearest airport to each Cedar Falls venue
The busiest venues in and around Cedar Falls, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| McLeod Center Hotels near McLeod Center | ALO, 4.4 mi | None |
| Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Hotels near Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center | ALO, 4.5 mi | None |
| Young Arena Hotels near Young Arena | ALO, 5 mi | None |
| Uni-Dome Hotels near Uni-Dome | ALO, 4.3 mi | None |
| Spicoli's Grill & Reverb Rock Garden Hotels near Spicoli's Grill & Reverb Rock Garden | ALO, 3.7 mi | None |
Flying in for a Cedar Falls event
In the next 30 days (counted Oct 28, 2026): 26 events in and around Cedar Falls; 69% on Fri–Sun; 5 of the 25 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Skip to the parking passes (1)
Northern Iowa Panthers vs. Indiana State Sycamores
Uni-Dome, Cedar Falls, Iowa
From about $11.00View TicketsStraight No Chaser
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Cedar Falls, Iowa
From about $89.00View TicketsNorthern Iowa Panthers Women's Basketball vs. St. Thomas University Tommies
McLeod Center, Cedar Falls, Iowa
From about $11.00View TicketsNorthern Iowa Panthers vs. Cornell College Rams
McLeod Center, Cedar Falls, Iowa
From about $25.00View Tickets- From about $411.00View Tickets
- From about $413.00View Tickets
Northern Iowa Panthers Women's Volleyball vs. Belmont Bruins
McLeod Center, Cedar Falls, Iowa
From about $102.00View Tickets
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.
Northern Iowa Panthers vs. Indiana State Sycamores Parking Pass
Uni-dome Parking Lots, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Search flights for:
- Oct 31: Northern Iowa Panthers vs. Indiana State Sycamo…
- Nov 1: Straight No Chaser
- Nov 2: Northern Iowa Panthers Women's Basketball vs. S…
- Nov 3: Northern Iowa Panthers vs. Cornell College Rams
- Nov 6: Frindle
- Nov 7: Northern Iowa Panthers vs. South Dakota State J…
- Nov 8: 360 All-Stars
Flying in to Cedar Falls: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For McLeod Center it is ALO, 4.4 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. ALO, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 4.4 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, DSM, is 92 mi.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Which airport is best for McLeod Center?
The closest airport to McLeod Center is Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 4.4 miles away in a straight line.
How far is ALO from downtown Cedar Falls?
Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) is 4.4 miles (7 km) from downtown Cedar Falls in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
How many airports serve Cedar Falls?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Cedar Falls: Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO).
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
Which airport is best for Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center?
The closest airport to Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center is Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 4.5 miles away in a straight line.
What is the closest airport to Cedar Falls?
Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Cedar Falls, 4.4 miles away in a straight line.
How many events are in Cedar Falls in the next 30 days?
26 in and around Cedar Falls in the 30 days from Oct 28, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 69% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 5 of the 25 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
