Flights
Flights to Wichita
Flying to Wichita 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 Wichita, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 352 upcoming events in and around Wichita (counted Nov 10, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Wichita is Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT), 5.3 miles away. For Equity Bank Park, the nearest is ICT at 5.2 miles.
Airports serving Wichita
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Wichita, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) 5.3 mi (9 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to Equity Bank Park, The Forum Theatre - KS, INTRUST Bank Arena, Century II Concert Hall At Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center, Mosley Street Melodrama, Orpheum Theatre - Wichita, The Cotillion and Wave - KS. |
Nearest airport to each Wichita venue
The busiest venues in and around Wichita, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Equity Bank Park Hotels near Equity Bank Park | ICT, 5.2 mi | None |
| The Forum Theatre - KS Hotels near The Forum Theatre - KS | ICT, 6.6 mi | None |
| INTRUST Bank Arena Hotels near INTRUST Bank Arena | ICT, 5.9 mi | None |
| Century II Concert Hall At Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center Hotels near Century II Concert Hall At Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center | ICT, 5.7 mi | None |
| Mosley Street Melodrama Hotels near Mosley Street Melodrama | ICT, 6.3 mi | None |
| Orpheum Theatre - Wichita Hotels near Orpheum Theatre - Wichita | ICT, 6 mi | None |
| The Cotillion Hotels near The Cotillion | ICT, 2.5 mi | None |
| Wave - KS Hotels near Wave - KS | ICT, 6.2 mi | None |
Flying in for a Wichita event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 10, 2026): 107 events in and around Wichita; 69% on Fri–Sun; 63 of the 106 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.
Wichita Thunder vs. Idaho Steelheads
INTRUST Bank Arena, Wichita, Kansas
From about $13.00View TicketsWichita State Shockers vs. Friends Falcons
Charles Koch Arena, Wichita, Kansas
Johnny Pemberton
The Loony Bin Comedy Club - Wichita, Wichita, Kansas
From about $69.00View TicketsMrs. Doubtfire - The Musical
Century II Concert Hall At Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center, Wichita, Kansas
From about $88.00View TicketsMrs. Doubtfire - The Musical
Century II Concert Hall At Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center, Wichita, Kansas
From about $77.00View TicketsZZ Nation
Wave - KS, Wichita, Kansas
From about $1,159.00View TicketsAugust Wilson's Fences
The Forum Theatre - KS, Wichita, Kansas
Wichita State Shockers Women's Volleyball vs. Temple Owls
Charles Koch Arena, Wichita, Kansas
Search flights for:
- Nov 11: Wichita Thunder vs. Idaho Steelheads
- Nov 12: Mrs. Doubtfire - The Musical
- Nov 13: Wichita State Shockers Women's Volleyball vs. T…
Flying in to Wichita: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Equity Bank Park it is ICT, 5.2 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. ICT, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 5.3 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, TUL, is 130 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 Equity Bank Park?
The closest airport to Equity Bank Park is Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 5.2 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for The Forum Theatre - KS?
The closest airport to The Forum Theatre - KS is Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 6.6 miles away in a straight line.
How far is ICT from downtown Wichita?
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) is 5.3 miles (9 km) from downtown Wichita 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.
What is the closest airport to Wichita?
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Wichita, 5.3 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 Wichita?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Wichita: Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT).
How many events are in Wichita in the next 30 days?
107 in and around Wichita in the 30 days from Nov 10, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 69% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 63 of the 106 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
