Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Tickets
Official Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex tickets cost $77 for adults and $67 for children 3 to 11 for one day, or $91 and $81 for two days, sold on kennedyspacecenter.com. Seniors 55+ pay $72 but only at the visitor complex, and add-ons like the KSC Explore Tour often sell out. Tours and tickets from resellers start at $71.10 on Viator (6 compared, checked October 18, 2026).
- 1-day ticket
- $77 adult · $67 child 3–11
- 2-day ticket
- $91 adult · $81 child
- Getting there
- By car; no public transit
- Plan
- A full day
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex tours compared
The 6 most-reviewed Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex tours and tickets on Viator, with starting prices for one adult. Some of these tours are fully sold out on up to 12 of the next 14 days, so book ahead.
| Tour | From | vs official | Rating | Transport included | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Space Center with Transport from Orlando and Kissimmee | $89.00 | +16% | 4.9 (1,547 reviews) | yes | See on Viator |
| Kennedy Space Center Cape Canaveral Admission | $82.39 | +7% | 4.5 (374 reviews) | no | See on Viator |
| Kennedy Space Center All Inclusive Small Group VIP Experience | $239.00 | 3.1× | 4.7 (256 reviews) | yes | See on Viator |
| Kennedy Space Center Express from Orlando | $174.00 | 2.3× | 4.7 (212 reviews) | yes | See on Viator |
| Kennedy Space Center Tour and Chat with an Astronaut Experience! | $229.00 | 3.0× | 4.8 (37 reviews) | yes | See on Viator |
| Kennedy Space Center Small Group Day Tour from Orlando Max 14 | $71.10 | about the same | 4.8 (17 reviews) | no | See on Viator |
Prices from Viator, checked October 18, 2026. "Not stated" means the tour listing doesn't say; read it before you book. Prices change by date.
Getting there
Around Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex:
- No train, subway or light-rail station within 1 mile — most people drive, take a rideshare or a bus.
- 3 bus stops within 0.3 miles
- 7 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles
- Closest airports: Orlando Sanford International (SFB) 37.7 mi · Orlando International (MCO) 38.6 mi
Directions in Google Maps · View on OpenStreetMap
Straight-line distances from the venue. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Hotels, food and bars near Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
There is no hotel mapped within 0.75 miles of Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. There are 5 places to eat within 0.3 miles, mostly burger. 1 bar or pub is within the same distance.
Places to eat
- Red Rock Grill · fast food · 150 ft · about 1 min walk
- Starbucks · coffee · 150 ft · about 1 min walk
- Rocket Fuel Food Truck · fast food · 350 ft · about 2 min walk
- Space Bowl Bistro · restaurant · 350 ft · about 2 min walk
- Orbit Café · burger · 400 ft · about 2 min walk
Bars and pubs
- Planet Play Lounge · 350 ft · about 2 min walk
Straight-line distances from the venue. Places from OpenStreetMap contributors; opening hours change, so check before you go.
Official ticket types and prices
Prices as published by the official seller. “See official site” means the seller only shows that price when you book.
| Ticket | Adult | Senior | Child | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Day Admission | $77 | $72 (55+, Senior 1-Day, sold only at the visitor complex) | $67 | Space Shuttle Atlantis and Shuttle Launch Experience, KSC Bus Tour incl. Apollo/Saturn V Center, Heroes and Legends / U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, Astronaut Encounter, Planet Play, Rocket Garden tours, Journey To Mars, IMAX space films and scheduled presentations. |
| 2-Day Admission | $91 | $86 (55+, Senior 2-Day, sold only at the visitor complex) | $81 | Same as 1-Day, two uses. |
| Military 1-Day / 2-Day Admission | $72 / $86 | see official site | $62 / $76 | Same as standard admission. |
| KSC Explore Tour (add-on) | $30 | see official site | $24 | Add-on guided tour (requires admission). |
| Chat With An Astronaut (add-on) | $50 | see official site | $35 | Meal and Q&A with an astronaut, one alcoholic drink per adult, commemorative gift. |
| Fly With An Astronaut | $206 | see official site | $181 | Day with an astronaut (about 9:15 AM-2:15 PM), includes one-day admission. |
| Atlantis Annual Pass | $149 | see official site | $120 | Unlimited admission for one year, free parking, 10% off admission for up to 6 guests and retail/food. |
When tickets sell out
Add-on experiences (KSC Explore Tour, Chat With An Astronaut) can sell out – buy early. Capacity may be reached during holiday weeks. Launch viewing packages for major/crewed launches (e.g. Feel the Heat, Artemis II) have sold out per official event pages. Launch viewing is included with admission when the launch is within operating hours; separate Launch Transportation Tickets are sold for off-hours or high-interest launches.
Discounts and free entry
Senior (55+) and military discounts year-round. Salute to Brevard offer Oct 12-25, 2026: adult $21, child $16 with Brevard County residency proof, on-site only. Annual passholders park free.
Opening hours
Official Oct-Dec 2026: 9 AM-5 PM daily (last entry 4 PM, last bus tour 2:30 PM); closed Thanksgiving (Nov 26) and Christmas (Dec 25); Dec 20-30 open 9 AM-7 PM; Dec 31 9 AM-6 PM. Entry ends 1 hour before closing; last bus tour 2.5 hours before closing. Parking opens 30 minutes before the complex.
How long to plan
Plan a full day at minimum; the complex recommends more than one day to see everything (2-Day ticket available). Allow about 3 hours for the full bus tour and stops.
Travel tips
- Enter ‘Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex’ in GPS, not ‘Kennedy Space Center’, or you will be routed to the wrong place.
- From Orlando: SR 50 east about 50 miles, past I-95 right onto SR 405 for about 10 miles, then right onto Space Commerce Way (1.2 miles); or SR 528 east to SR 407.
- Parking: $15 cars, $5 motorcycles, $20 RVs/oversized; disabled parking in Lot 5; rideshare/taxi in Lot 4.
- No public transit serves the visitor complex; Gray Line Orlando runs transport from Orlando.
Accessibility
Wheelchair rental $10/day and ECV (scooter) rental $30/day plus tax; stroller $8, double stroller $10. Disabled parking in Lot 5 with permit. Guest Accessibility Pass for sensory needs at the Information center (left of main entrance). Service animals welcome; free air-conditioned pet kennel on site.
Before you go
- No weapons of any kind; bags are searched at entrance security.
- Food and drinks allowed in small soft-sided coolers; no glass containers and no outside alcohol.
- Senior tickets are sold only at the visitor complex, not online.
- Launch dates depend on NASA/U.S. Space Force; buying launch viewing does not guarantee the launch will happen.
Best time to visit
Official tips: arrive at opening (9 AM; parking 8:30 AM); bus tour lines are traditionally longer in the morning while Atlantis may be shorter then; eat lunch before or after noon. Launch days and holiday weeks bring longer lines.
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Sources: kennedyspacecenter.com. Official facts checked October 17, 2026.