Flights
Flights to Kansas City
Flying to Kansas City 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 Kansas City, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 1,211 upcoming events in and around Kansas City (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Kansas City is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), 16 miles away. For Coterie Theatre, the nearest is MCI at 16 miles.
Airports serving Kansas City
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Kansas City, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City International Airport (MCI) 16 mi (26 km) | Large | Nearest to Coterie Theatre, Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Kauffman Stadium, Funny Bone Comedy Club - Kansas City, Spencer Theatre At Kansas City Repertory Theatre, T-Mobile Center and Music Hall Kansas City. |
Nearest airport to each Kansas City venue
The busiest venues in and around Kansas City, 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.
Home teams and their airports
| Team | Home venue | First airport | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | Arrowhead Stadium | MCI, 21 mi | NFL stadium airports |
| Kansas City Royals | Kauffman Stadium | MCI, 21 mi | MLB ballpark airports |
| Sporting Kansas City | Sporting Park | MCI, 14 mi | MLS stadium airports |
Flying in for a Kansas City event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 236 events in and around Kansas City; 66% on Fri–Sun; 181 of the 233 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.
Play Hooky
Kansas City Live! at the Power & Light District, Kansas City, Missouri
From about $34.00View TicketsKansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians
Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
From about $20.00View TicketsMs. Pat
Funny Bone Comedy Club - Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri
From about $56.00View TicketsPresident - Band
Warehouse On Broadway, Kansas City, Missouri
From about $225.00View TicketsGrinders KC Fest - Day 1
GrindersKC, Kansas City, Missouri
Lyric Opera of Kansas City: La Boheme
Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Kansas City, Missouri
From about $59.00View TicketsMarilyn Maye
Folly Theater, Kansas City, Missouri
From about $75.00View TicketsYacht Rock Revue
Uptown Theater - KC, Kansas City, Missouri
From about $53.00View Tickets
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Flying in to Kansas City: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Coterie Theatre it is MCI, 16 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- 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 Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts?
The closest airport to Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), 16 miles away in a straight line.
How far is MCI from downtown Kansas City?
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is 16 miles (26 km) from downtown Kansas City 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.
Which airport is best for Coterie Theatre?
The closest airport to Coterie Theatre is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), 16 miles away in a straight line.
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 events are in Kansas City in the next 30 days?
236 in and around Kansas City in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 66% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 181 of the 233 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is closest to the Kansas City Chiefs' home stadium?
The Kansas City Chiefs play home games at Arrowhead Stadium. The closest airport to Arrowhead Stadium is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), 21 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is closest to the Kansas City Royals' home ballpark?
The Kansas City Royals play home games at Kauffman Stadium. The closest airport to Kauffman Stadium is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), 21 miles away in a straight line.
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.
How many airports serve Kansas City?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Kansas City: Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
What is the closest airport to Kansas City?
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Kansas City, 16 miles away in a straight line.
