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Airports near Little Caesars Arena
The closest airport we list for Little Caesars Arena is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), 18 miles away in a straight line.
We list large airports and smaller ones with scheduled flights; business and private fields are left out. How we measure.
Airports compared
Straight-line distance from Little Caesars Arena. The drive is always longer, and the roads near a venue are busiest at event times.
| Airport | Type | From the venue | Metro search | First airport for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | Large airport | 18 mi (28.4 km) | — | 94 venues we list |
Next events at Little Caesars Arena
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Add-ons, not event tickets
Parking, tailgates and passes 1
These are add-on products rather than admission to the event itself, so they are listed separately and are not counted among the upcoming dates above.
Search flights for (the day before to the day after):
- Sep 25: Cash Money & No Limit Tour: Master P, Birdman, …
- Sep 26: NHL Preseason: Detroit Red Wings vs. Columbus B…
- Sep 29: Teddy Swims
- Oct 1: Doja Cat
- Oct 2: Detroit Red Wings vs. New York Rangers
- Oct 3: Phoebe Bridgers
- Oct 4: Detroit Red Wings vs. Winnipeg Jets
When events at Little Caesars Arena happen
- 23 of 119 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 2026) are on Saturdays; 61 fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 87 of 116 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Home teams
- Detroit Pistons (NBA) play here; see every NBA arena’s nearest airport.
- Detroit Red Wings (NHL) play here; see every NHL arena’s nearest airport.
- Of the 29 NBA arenas we list, Little Caesars Arena is the 28th closest to its first airport (18 mi; league median 7.6 mi).
Teams visiting Little Caesars Arena
Teams that play here on upcoming dates we sell tickets for, and whose own home is another venue.
- Buffalo Sabres, next here Thu, Sep 24
- Columbus Blue Jackets, next here Sat, Sep 26
- New York Rangers, next here Fri, Oct 2
- Winnipeg Jets, next here Sun, Oct 4
- Phoenix Suns, next here Mon, Oct 5
- Seattle Kraken, next here Fri, Oct 9
- New Jersey Devils, next here Tue, Oct 13
- Philadelphia Flyers, next here Thu, Oct 15
Where to stay
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest airport to Little Caesars Arena?
The closest airport we list for Little Caesars Arena is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), 18 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport should I fly into for a Detroit Pistons game?
DTW is the nearest airport we list, 18 miles away. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Can I book flights and Little Caesars Arena tickets together?
No. Event tickets and flights are separate bookings with separate confirmations, so neither changes automatically if the other does.
How does Little Caesars Arena compare with other NBA arenas?
Of the 29 NBA arenas we list, Little Caesars Arena is the 28th closest to its first airport (18 miles; the league median is 7.6 miles).
What time do events at Little Caesars Arena usually start?
87 of the 116 upcoming events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
