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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 | Most New York events |
| EWR Newark Liberty International Airport | Large airport | 10 mi (16.1 km) | NYC | 67 venues we list |
| JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport | Large airport | 14 mi (21.9 km) | NYC | 25 venues we list |
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Search flights for (the day before to the day after):
- Nov 13: Dave Matthews Band
- Nov 14: UFC 334: Gane vs. Hokit
- Nov 15: Rangers Alumni Classic
- Nov 16: New York Rangers vs. Montreal Canadiens
- Nov 17: Indiana Hoosiers vs. Arkansas Razorbacks
- Nov 19: Stevie Wonder
When events at Madison Square Garden happen
- 29 of 138 upcoming events (as of Nov 11, 2026) are on Saturdays; 72 fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 96 of 127 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.
- Cleveland Cavaliers, next here Wed, Nov 11
- Syracuse Orange, next here Sun, Nov 15
- Syracuse Orange Basketball, next here Sun, Nov 15
- Montreal Canadiens, next here Mon, Nov 16
- Arkansas Razorbacks, next here Tue, Nov 17
- Indiana Hoosiers, next here Tue, Nov 17
- Arkansas Razorbacks Basketball, next here Tue, Nov 17
- Indiana Hoosiers Basketball, next here Tue, Nov 17
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?
96 of the 127 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.
