Discounted Kennedy Space Center tickets are easy to find as long as you know where to look. We do the work for you. Our team verifies the promo codes on this page.
Current Kennedy Space Center Ticket Pricing
Promo code SAVEMORE on our authorized partner site lowers every adult and child 1-day ticket. Below are the order totals for four people on each site.
| 1-Day Admission | KSC.com | Your Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Adults + 2 Children (3‑11) | $314.15 | $288.16 |
| 4 Adults (12+) | $335.55 | $309.56 |
Kennedy Space Center charges its checkout fee once per order, so a bigger party pays a little less per person there. That is why four tickets save less than four times the single-ticket savings in the box above. Booking directly still costs more than our checkout at every party size, from one adult to a family of four, even before a promo code is applied.
Costco members can pay less than our price for both adults and children, as long as the ticket is offered at their ZIP code. Way #14 below covers it.
All 14 Ways to Save at a Glance
| # | Method | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Authorized Tickets + $77.39 per adult and $66.69 per child, all-in | No Membership Needed |
| 2 | Upgraded Experiences Chat with Astronaut + KSC Explore Tour | For Enthusiasts |
| 3 | Hotel + Ticket Packages Bundle admission with overnight stays | For Multi-Day Trips |
| 4 | Annual Passes Atlantis + Cosmic Club Family | For Repeat Visits |
| 5 | Go City Orlando Sightseeing Pass Bundle with 30+ Orlando attractions | Multi-Attraction Trips |
| 6 | Florida Resident Offers Resident-only sales, when Kennedy Space Center runs them | For FL Residents |
| 7 | Junior Space Explorer Pass Free admission for FL resident kids 5 and under | Free for Eligible Kids |
| 8 | Brevard County Resident Discount Heavily discounted admission during Salute to Brevard | For Brevard Residents |
| 9 | Group Discounts Groups of 15+ qualify, larger discounts at 30+ | For Organizations |
| 10 | School Field Trips Youth group discount + STEM programs | For Schools |
| 11 | Military Discounts Discounted admission + ID.me verification | Best for Military |
| 12 | Teacher Educator Study Pass Free admission for certified K-12 teachers | Free for Teachers |
| 13 | AAA Members Member pricing after you sign in to AAA | Compare First |
| 14 | Sam’s Club, Costco, and Senior Sam's Club and Costco member rates, KSC senior rate | Compare First |
Which Kennedy Space Center Ticket Should You Buy?
Before comparing prices, decide which ticket type fits your visit. The price differences below are about WHAT you are buying, not WHERE you buy it.
Standard 1-Day Admission
This ticket is one-day general admission to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Merritt Island, Florida, and it is the right choice for most first-time visitors. Admission includes:
- Space Shuttle Atlantis and the Shuttle Launch Experience
- The standard bus tour to the Apollo/Saturn V Center
- Heroes & Legends and the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame
- The Rocket Garden and IMAX films
The Visitor Complex sits next to Cape Canaveral, where SpaceX and NASA Artemis launches occur.
2-Day Admission
If you want to see everything without rushing, the 2-day ticket saves money compared to buying two separate 1-day tickets. Both visits must fall within six months of the date you buy it. Our authorized partner site sells 1-day admission on its own, so a standalone 2-day ticket comes from Kennedy Space Center directly, from Groupon, or bundled with a hotel in way #3.
Two optional add-ons, Chat With an Astronaut and the KSC Explore Tour, layer onto either ticket. Both are covered under way #2 below.
1. Authorized Kennedy Space Center Tickets + SAVEMORE
Below the KSC.com Price
Our ticket site is powered by aRes Travel, an authorized Kennedy Space Center ticket seller, and offers admission tickets that are mobile-friendly and valid on any open date with no separate reservation required.
Kennedy Space Center Promo Code (SAVEMORE): $77.39 Per Adult All-In
Our authorized partner site lists 1-day admission at $77 for adults and $67 for children ages 3 to 11. Promo code SAVEMORE takes $5 off each ticket, which brings the checkout total to $77.39 per adult and $66.69 per child, all taxes and fees included.
The total is the number to judge any offer by, and we ran this exact checkout for an adult ticket and a child ticket separately to confirm it. You can also add ticket insurance for $25 at checkout for a full refund.
Katie’s Tip
Beware coupon sites claiming 30% or 50% off with a code. The codes in our store take a few dollars off each ticket, and Kennedy Space Center's own bigger discounts go to specific groups, like Florida residents and teachers, covered below.
2. Upgraded Experiences: Chat With an Astronaut and KSC Explore Tour
For Space Enthusiasts
Two Kennedy Space Center add-ons go beyond standard admission. Both are sold by Kennedy Space Center as an add-on to an admission ticket. Our authorized partner site carries them inside its hotel-and-ticket packages rather than as standalone tickets, so the route you take depends on whether a hotel is part of your trip. Groupon sells the KSC Explore Tour bundled with 1-day admission and no hotel attached, which is the simplest route if you want the tour on its own.
- Chat With an Astronaut. A small-group Q&A with the Astronaut of the Day, running about an hour per KSC.com, with a sampling of food and beverages while you talk. Reservations are required. Kennedy Space Center prices it at $50 per adult and $35 per child on top of admission.
- KSC Explore Tour. A behind-the-gates, expert-led bus tour running about 3 hours per KSC.com, with photo stops at the Vehicle Assembly Building and the NASA Press Site before ending at the Apollo/Saturn V Center. Multiple tours run daily, and it replaces the standard Kennedy Space Center bus tour, so you do not need both. Kennedy Space Center prices it at $30 per adult and $24 per child on top of admission.
Bundle an Upgrade With a Hotel Stay →
3. Kennedy Space Center Hotel + Ticket Packages
For Multi-Day Trips
Our authorized partner site offers hotel-and-ticket packages that bundle Kennedy Space Center admission with stays at nearby hotels. Package variants include 1-day or 2-day admission, the Chat With an Astronaut bundle, and the KSC Explore Tour bundle, each paired with overnight accommodations.
If you would rather choose the hotel yourself, my guide to kid-friendly hotels in Orlando is grouped by park and budget, with the room that fits a family named for each.
Browse Hotel + Ticket Packages →
4. Annual Passes
For Repeat Visits
Annual passes can pay for themselves in two visits if you live in or near Florida.
Atlantis Annual Pass
The Atlantis Annual Pass costs $149 for adults and $120 for children ages 3 to 11. It covers one person for a year and includes:
- Unlimited admission for a year
- Free parking on every visit
- 10% off admission for up to six guests per visit
- 10% off retail, food, and beverage
- 10% off the Astronaut Training Experience and Camp Kennedy Space Center
- A lanyard, a monthly newsletter with launch and event alerts, and access to passholder-only events
Cosmic Club Family Annual Pass
One year of unlimited admission for two adults and up to four children (ages 3-11), plus complimentary parking and 10% off retail. The Cosmic Club costs $432.10 before tax. Smaller families may find individual passes more cost-effective.
Compare Annual Passes at KennedySpaceCenter.com →
5. Go City Orlando Sightseeing Pass
For Multi-Attraction Trips
If Kennedy Space Center is one of several Orlando-area attractions on your itinerary, a Go City Orlando pass may save you more than buying individual tickets. Go City lists 30+ Orlando attractions.
Kennedy Space Center is included on Go City's All-Inclusive and Essentials passes. The All-Inclusive pass runs 2 to 5 days and covers the full list of attractions. On Essentials, Kennedy Space Center is one of three headline attractions, and you pick one. Go City's own pages disagree on whether its Explorer pass includes Kennedy Space Center, so confirm before you choose Explorer for a day there.
Kennedy Space Center is also one of the attractions on Orlando CityPASS. If several of the pass's other attractions are already on your list, price it against individual tickets as well.
If you are pairing KSC with theme parks, see our guides to Universal Orlando discount tickets, Walt Disney World tickets, SeaWorld Orlando tickets, and Aquatica Orlando tickets for the rest of your trip.
Especially for Florida Residents
Florida residents qualify for several KSC discounts that are not available to other visitors. Bring a valid Florida ID and proof of residency to redeem.
6. Florida Resident Offers
For Florida Residents
Kennedy Space Center runs its resident discounts for limited windows during the year. The most recent statewide one, Bring More, Save More, took 30% to 40% off each ticket depending on how many you bought, and it ended in September.
Brevard County residents also have their own October sale, Salute to Brevard, covered in way #8. For any other resident offer, check the tickets page on KennedySpaceCenter.com before you buy.
7. Junior Space Explorer Pass
Free for Eligible Kids
Florida resident kids aged five and under get free admission for the calendar year through this program. For 2026, registration closed February 27, and registered passes are good through December 31, 2026.
If you registered in time, bring your child's certified birth certificate or passport and your own photo ID showing a Florida address. Blackout dates apply, including launch viewing and special events. Kennedy Space Center has offered the pass in recent years, so watch its site for 2027 registration.
8. Brevard County Resident Discount
For Brevard Residents
Salute to Brevard runs October 12 to October 25, 2026. Brevard County residents pay $21 for adults and $16 for children ages 3 to 11, plus tax, with a driver's license or utility bill from Brevard County. Only the buyer needs to live in Brevard, and up to six people in the party get the same price. Tickets are sold only at the visitor complex ticket plaza on the day you visit, and the discount cannot be combined with other offers. Kennedy Space Center's tickets page has the full terms.
Groups and Schools
Organized groups of 15 or more, including school field trips, scout troops, and travel clubs, qualify for KSC’s group rates.
9. Group Ticket Discounts
For Organizations
Per KSC.com, Kennedy Space Center offers discounted admission for groups of 15 or more people, including youth, students, adults, and seniors. Groups of 30 or more may be eligible for additional savings. These discounts are ideal for school field trips, scout troops, travel clubs, and other organizations.
To check current rates or book, call the Reservations Department at 1-855-433-4210 (daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET).
10. School Field Trips
For Schools
Per KSC.com, schools and homeschool co-ops with 15 or more K-12 students qualify for the youth group discount, booked through the Reservations Department line above.
KSC offers educational field trips focused on STEM, plus add-on programs like the Engineering Challenge (approximately 90 to 120 minutes, designed for grades 5-12). Teachers can also pull free materials from KSC’s Educator Resources. Field trip pricing is not published online, so call for a quote based on your group size, date, and program.
Memberships, Military, and Other Programs
Several specific groups qualify for additional discounts. Here is what currently exists.
11. Military Discounts
Best for Military
Kennedy Space Center takes $5 off adult and child admission for active-duty, retired, and veteran U.S. military, on both 1-day and 2-day tickets. Verify with ID.me when you buy on KennedySpaceCenter.com, or bring proof of service to Will Call and the agents there will apply the discount. Accepted proof includes a DD-214, a Choose VA card, a retiree ID, a driver's license with the veterans designation, or an active-duty military ID.
The military discount and promo code SAVEMORE take the same amount off the same list price. Kennedy Space Center lists its military price before tax and any fees, while the SAVEMORE total on our authorized partner site already includes both.
12. Teacher Educator Study Pass
Free for Teachers
Per KSC.com, the Educator Study Pass provides certified K-12 teachers with free access to the Visitor Complex. Eligibility extends to educators from across the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Additional promotions like Educator Appreciation Day may also offer savings throughout the year. Bring one printed item to redeem: an active teaching certificate, a photo badge showing the title Teacher or Educator for grades K-12, or a letter on school letterhead, dated and signed by the principal, naming you.
13. AAA Members
Compare Before Buying
AAA sells Kennedy Space Center tickets to members through AAA.com/Tickets and the AAA Mobile app, and the member price appears only after you sign in. If you are a member, check it against the SAVEMORE prices near the top of this page before you book.
14. Sam’s Club, Costco, and Senior Discounts
Compare Before Buying
Sam’s Club Members
Sam’s Club sells Kennedy Space Center admission to members through its online ticket store, and the price appears only after you sign in.
If you have a Sam’s Club membership, compare its price for your party with ours before you book. Without one, our rate needs no sign-in and the price you see is already all-in.
Costco Members
Costco lists a Kennedy Space Center 1-Day ticket for members online, capped at five transactions and five tickets per membership every 14 days. Its prices for adults and children both come in below our SAVEMORE totals. Costco says availability varies by area, so confirm the ticket shows for your ZIP code before you count on it.
The SAVEMORE price on our authorized partner site, covered in way #1 above, needs no membership and carries no ticket cap.
AARP and Senior Discounts
Kennedy Space Center does publish a senior rate. Ages 55 and up pay $72 for 1-day admission and $86 for 2-day before tax, and both must be purchased in person at the visitor complex. We have not seen a dedicated AARP discount.
That senior 1-day rate matches what SAVEMORE brings an adult ticket down to before tax and fees. If you would rather have tickets before you arrive, a senior booking an adult ticket with SAVEMORE pays about the same. Florida-resident grandparents traveling with the family should also check the Florida resident offers above.
Important Tips for Visiting Kennedy Space Center
What’s New at the Visitor Complex
The Gantry at LC-39 is a stop on the included bus tour, with launch-viewing decks and hands-on exhibits, and Fraggle Rock: A Space-y Adventure, a live show built around Jim Henson's Fraggles and NASA's space program, is now running at the Visitor Complex. Both come with every admission ticket on this page, so there is nothing extra to budget for.
Download the App Before You Go
The official Kennedy Space Center app shows maps, daily schedules, and astronaut autograph sessions.
Know What to Expect Size-Wise
The Visitor Complex is bigger than most people expect. Plan for a full day, or split the visit across two days if you want to see everything without rushing.
Plan for Parking
Parking is $5 for motorcycles, $15 for standard vehicles, and $20 for RVs and oversized vehicles. Complimentary parking is included with annual passes.
Use the Mission Zones to Navigate
Kennedy Space Center is organized into Mission Zones grouped by chronological era. Use the Mission Zone map to plan your route from the dawn of space exploration through current NASA Artemis missions and ongoing SpaceX launches from neighboring Cape Canaveral.
Add the AstroPass If You Want the Photos
The $19.99 AstroPass collects your photos from select photo locations at the Visitor Complex in one place for unlimited download, and it also takes 50% off any printed images you buy on site. One pass covers the whole party, and it must be bought online or at the same time you buy your admission tickets.
Ready to Book Kennedy Space Center Tickets?
Our promo code SAVEMORE brings 1-day admission to $77.39 per adult and $66.69 per child, all-in. Tickets are mobile-friendly, good on any open date, and do not require a separate reservation.
Kennedy Space Center Discount Tickets FAQ
How much do Kennedy Space Center tickets cost in 2026?
Kennedy Space Center lists 1-day admission at $77 for adults and $67 for children ages 3 to 11. Bought on KSC.com, one adult ticket comes to $88.38 at checkout once tax and its convenience fee are added. On our authorized ticket partner site with promo code SAVEMORE, the all-in price is $77.39 per adult and $66.69 per child.
Do you have to make reservations for Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex?
You can buy Kennedy Space Center tickets online or at the gate. If you purchase directly, you will choose a date to visit. Tickets purchased through our authorized partner site are good on any open date and do not require a separate reservation.
Do Kennedy Space Center tickets sell out?
It is a pretty big place, so while there is a maximum capacity, the Visitor Complex rarely sells out. Tours, however, do sell out, so if you are interested in a specific ticket add-on like Chat With an Astronaut or the KSC Explore Tour, purchase it as soon as possible.
Can I see an actual rocket launch?
Annual passholders get rocket launch and event alerts by email. The Visitor Complex is one of the better public spots to view a rocket launch from Cape Canaveral when one occurs. If a launch is happening on the day of your visit, some attractions in the Visitor Complex may not be open.
What about Sam’s Club discounts?
Sam’s Club sells Kennedy Space Center admission to members through its online ticket store, and the price shows only after you sign in, so compare it with our SAVEMORE total for your party. Way #14 above has more. If you do not have a Sam’s Club membership, our rate is visible without any sign-in.
Is there a Kennedy Space Center discount code or coupon that actually works?
Yes. The one code we can verify is SAVEMORE, which takes $5 off each 1-day ticket on our authorized partner site and brings the checkout total to $77.39 per adult and $66.69 per child. We ran the checkout ourselves to confirm those totals, taxes and fees included. Coupon sites advertise codes claiming 30 to 70 percent off. No code at those levels works in our store, and Kennedy Space Center's own larger discounts go to specific groups, covered in ways #6 through #12.
Does Costco sell Kennedy Space Center tickets?
Yes. Costco lists a Kennedy Space Center 1-Day ticket for members online, capped at five transactions and five tickets per membership every 14 days. Its prices for adults and children both come in below our SAVEMORE totals, so members who can buy it at their ZIP code will pay less there. Way #14 above has more, including how to check availability. Without a membership, our authorized partner site with promo code SAVEMORE needs no sign-in and carries no ticket cap.
Does Groupon sell Kennedy Space Center tickets?
Yes. Groupon lists Kennedy Space Center 1-Day and 2-Day admission, plus a 1-day ticket bundled with the KSC Explore Tour, starting from Kennedy Space Center's own list price. Compare its checkout total with our SAVEMORE total before you buy.
Do Florida residents get discounted Kennedy Space Center tickets?
Yes, at certain times of year. Kennedy Space Center runs resident discounts for limited windows. The most recent statewide one, Bring More, Save More, took 30% to 40% off depending on group size before it ended in September. Brevard County residents get their own October sale, and the Junior Space Explorer Pass gives registered Florida kids five and under free admission. Ways #6 through #8 above have the details.
Is there a AAA discount for Kennedy Space Center?
Yes, for members. AAA sells Kennedy Space Center tickets through AAA.com/Tickets and the AAA Mobile app, and the member price shows once you sign in. That price is available only through AAA, so there is no AAA code to enter at another seller's checkout. Compare it with our SAVEMORE total for your party size before you buy.
Is Kennedy Space Center included on Orlando CityPASS?
Yes. Orlando CityPASS includes Kennedy Space Center admission, and Go City includes it on its All-Inclusive and Essentials Orlando passes. Way #5 above covers both. A pass pays off when you use its other attractions on the same trip. For a visit centered on Kennedy Space Center alone, a single 1-day ticket with SAVEMORE is the simpler buy.
Is Kennedy Space Center worth the price?
For most visitors, yes. General admission includes the bus tour, Space Shuttle Atlantis, the Shuttle Launch Experience, Heroes & Legends, the Rocket Garden, and more. Most families spend a full day and still do not see everything.
How long do you need at Kennedy Space Center?
Plan for a full day for a first visit. The bus tour alone takes 2 to 3 hours. Arrive as early as possible to make the most of your time.
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