Flights
Flights to Lawrence
Flying to Lawrence 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 Lawrence, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 258 upcoming events in and around Lawrence (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Lawrence is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), 37 miles away. For The Comedy Club of Lawrence, the nearest is MCI at 36 miles.
Airports serving Lawrence
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Lawrence, 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) 37 mi (59 km) | Large | Nearest we list to The Comedy Club of Lawrence, Allen Fieldhouse, Bottleneck, Granada - Lawrence, Lied Center - KS, Topeka Performing Arts Center, The Pavilion at Lied Center - KS and Liberty Hall - KS. |
Nearest airport to each Lawrence venue
The busiest venues in and around Lawrence, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| The Comedy Club of Lawrence Hotels near The Comedy Club of Lawrence | MCI, 36 mi | — |
| Allen Fieldhouse Hotels near Allen Fieldhouse | MCI, 37 mi | — |
| Bottleneck Hotels near Bottleneck | MCI, 36 mi | — |
| Granada - Lawrence Hotels near Granada - Lawrence | MCI, 36 mi | — |
| Lied Center - KS Hotels near Lied Center - KS | MCI, 38 mi | — |
| Topeka Performing Arts Center Hotels near Topeka Performing Arts Center | MCI, 54 mi | — |
| The Pavilion at Lied Center - KS Hotels near The Pavilion at Lied Center - KS | MCI, 38 mi | — |
| Liberty Hall - KS Hotels near Liberty Hall - KS | MCI, 36 mi | — |
Flying in for a Lawrence event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 61 events in and around Lawrence; 64% on Fri–Sun; 44 of the 59 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.
Kansas Jayhawks Women's Volleyball vs. Houston Cougars
Horejsi Family Athletics Center, Lawrence, Kansas
From about $50.00View TicketsTina Friml
The Comedy Club of Lawrence, Lawrence, Kansas
From about $52.00View TicketsArm's Length & Holding Absence
Granada - Lawrence, Lawrence, Kansas
From about $10.00View TicketsTina Friml
The Comedy Club of Lawrence, Lawrence, Kansas
From about $52.00View TicketsChelsea Wolfe
Liberty Hall - KS, Lawrence, Kansas
From about $51.00View TicketsTina Friml
The Comedy Club of Lawrence, Lawrence, Kansas
From about $50.00View TicketsTina Friml
The Comedy Club of Lawrence, Lawrence, Kansas
From about $50.00View TicketsLatino Landia: El Desmadre Rave
Granada - Lawrence, Lawrence, Kansas
From about $39.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Kansas Jayhawks Women's Volleyball vs. Houston …
- Sep 26: Tina Friml
- Sep 27: Arrows In Action
- Oct 1: Kansas Jayhawks Women's Volleyball vs. Utah Utes
Flying in to Lawrence: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For The Comedy Club of Lawrence it is MCI, 36 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
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 far is MCI from downtown Lawrence?
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is 37 miles (59 km) from downtown Lawrence 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.
What is the closest airport to Lawrence?
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Lawrence, 37 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 Lawrence in the next 30 days?
61 in and around Lawrence in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 64% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 44 of the 59 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is best for Allen Fieldhouse?
The closest airport to Allen Fieldhouse is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), 37 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for The Comedy Club of Lawrence?
The closest airport to The Comedy Club of Lawrence is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), 36 miles away in a straight line.
How many airports serve Lawrence?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Lawrence: Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
