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Airports near Madison Square Garden
The closest airport to Madison Square Garden is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 6.6 miles away in a straight line. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is 10 miles.
Airports compared
Straight-line distance from Madison Square Garden. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LGA LaGuardia Airport | Large airport | 6.6 mi (10.6 km) | NYC | — |
| EWR Newark Liberty International Airport | Large airport | 10 mi (16.1 km) | NYC | 55 venues we list |
| JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport | Large airport | 14 mi (21.9 km) | NYC | 25 venues we list |
Next events at Madison Square Garden
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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.
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Search flights for (the day before to the day after):
- Sep 25: Harry Styles & Jamie xx
- Sep 26: Harry Styles & Jamie xx
- Sep 27: Two Door Cinema Club
- Sep 29: Gorillaz
- Sep 30: Harry Styles & Jamie xx
- Oct 1: New York Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
- Oct 2: Harry Styles & Jamie xx
When events at Madison Square Garden happen
- 30 of 159 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 2026) are on Saturdays; 79 fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 107 of 133 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Home teams
- New York Knicks (NBA) play here; see every NBA arena’s nearest airport.
- New York Rangers (NHL) play here; see every NHL arena’s nearest airport.
- Of the 29 NBA arenas we list, Madison Square Garden is the 11th closest to its first airport (6.6 mi; league median 7.6 mi).
Teams visiting Madison Square Garden
Teams that play here on upcoming dates we sell tickets for, and whose own home is another venue.
- New Jersey Devils, next here Thu, Sep 24
- Tampa Bay Lightning, next here Thu, Oct 1
- Utah Mammoth, next here Sun, Oct 4
- New York Islanders, next here Tue, Oct 6
- Washington Wizards, next here Thu, Oct 8
- Vancouver Canucks, next here Sun, Oct 11
- Minnesota Timberwolves, next here Mon, Oct 12
- Rutgers Scarlet Knights, next here Sun, Oct 18
Where to stay
Frequently asked questions
How far is EWR from Madison Square Garden?
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is 10 miles (16.1 km) from Madison Square Garden in a straight line, against 6.6 miles for LGA.
Can I book flights and Madison Square Garden tickets together?
No. Event tickets and flights are separate bookings with separate confirmations, so neither changes automatically if the other does.
What is the closest airport to Madison Square Garden?
The closest airport to Madison Square Garden is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 6.6 miles away in a straight line.
What time do events at Madison Square Garden usually start?
107 of the 133 upcoming events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
How does Madison Square Garden compare with other NBA arenas?
Of the 29 NBA arenas we list, Madison Square Garden is the 11th closest to its first airport (6.6 miles; the league median is 7.6 miles).
Which airport should I fly into for a New York Knicks game?
LGA is the nearest airport we list, 6.6 miles away; EWR is 10 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
