Flights
Flights to Akron
Flying to Akron for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Akron, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 466 upcoming events in and around Akron (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The nearest large airport we list to downtown Akron is Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), 29 miles away. Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is nearer at 12 miles; it is the first airport we list for some Akron venues. For Weathervane Playhouse, the nearest we list is CLE at 25 miles.
We list large airports and smaller ones with scheduled flights; business and private fields are left out. How we measure.
Airports serving Akron
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Akron, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) 29 mi (47 km) | Large | Nearest we list to Weathervane Playhouse, Akron Civic Theatre, E.J. Thomas Hall, John, James and Clara Knight Stage, The Kent Stage, Goodyear Theater and The Celestia Theater At Wadsworth Square. |
Nearest airport to each Akron venue
The busiest venues in and around Akron, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Weathervane Playhouse Hotels near Weathervane Playhouse | CLE, 25 mi | — |
| Akron Civic Theatre Hotels near Akron Civic Theatre | CLE, 29 mi | — |
| E.J. Thomas Hall Hotels near E.J. Thomas Hall | CLE, 29 mi | — |
| John, James and Clara Knight Stage Hotels near John, James and Clara Knight Stage | CLE, 29 mi | — |
| The Kent Stage Hotels near The Kent Stage | CLE, 31 mi | — |
| Players Guild Theatre Hotels near Players Guild Theatre | CAK, 3.4 mi | CLE, 43 mi |
| Goodyear Theater Hotels near Goodyear Theater | CLE, 31 mi | — |
| The Celestia Theater At Wadsworth Square Hotels near The Celestia Theater At Wadsworth Square | CLE, 28 mi | — |
- Players Guild Theatre is nearer CAK (3.4 mi) than CLE (43 mi).
Best airport for most Akron events
Each upcoming event in and around Akron counted against the first airport we list for its venue, as of Sep 24, 2026. More than one airport is first for a real share of them, so the right one depends on where you are going.
| Airport | Share of events | Of the busiest venues |
|---|---|---|
| CLE | 7 of 8, including Weathervane Playhouse | |
| CAK | 1 of 8, including Players Guild Theatre |
Flying in for an Akron event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 94 events in and around Akron; 76% on Fri–Sun; 74 of the 93 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Akron Zips Soccer vs. Georgetown Hoyas
FirstEnergy Stadium - Cub Cadet Field, Akron, Ohio
From about $19.00View TicketsLong Time Gone
John, James and Clara Knight Stage, Akron, Ohio
From about $35.00View TicketsSerial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn
Goodyear Theater, Akron, Ohio
From about $61.00View TicketsThe Sound of Recovery with Marc Lee Shannon
John, James and Clara Knight Stage, Akron, Ohio
From about $44.00View TicketsJordan Harrison's Marjorie Prime
Wild Oscar's, Akron, Ohio
From about $39.00View Tickets- From about $36.00View Tickets
Whose Live Anyway?
Akron Civic Theatre, Akron, Ohio
From about $88.00View Tickets
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.
PARKING: Akron Zips vs. UNLV Rebels
Summa Field At Infocision Stadium Parking Lots, Akron, Ohio
From about $30.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Akron Zips Soccer vs. Georgetown Hoyas
- Sep 26: Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn
- Sep 27: Jordan Harrison's Marjorie Prime
- Oct 1: Whose Live Anyway?
- Oct 2: A Christmas Tribute to the Eagles
- Oct 3: In The Heartland - The Music of The Michael Sta…
Flying in to Akron: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Weathervane Playhouse it is CLE, 25 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Which airport is nearest most Akron venues?
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is the first airport we list for the venues holding 77% of upcoming events in and around Akron (as of Sep 24, 2026); CAK for 24%. Distances are straight lines from each venue.
How many airports serve Akron?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Akron: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). CAK is also the first airport we list for some Akron venues.
Which airport is best for Weathervane Playhouse?
The closest airport we list for Weathervane Playhouse is Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), 25 miles away in a straight line.
How far is CLE from downtown Akron?
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is 29 miles (47 km) from downtown Akron in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
Which airport is best for Akron Civic Theatre?
The closest airport we list for Akron Civic Theatre is Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), 29 miles away in a straight line.
How many events are in Akron in the next 30 days?
94 in and around Akron in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 76% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 74 of the 93 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
Which Akron venues are closer to CAK?
Of the busiest Akron venues, Players Guild Theatre (3.4 mi, against 43 mi to CLE) is nearer CAK than CLE in a straight line. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
What is the closest airport to Akron?
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is the nearest large airport we list to downtown Akron, 29 miles away in a straight line. Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is nearer at 12 miles; it is the first airport we list for some Akron venues. We list large airports and smaller ones with scheduled flights; business and private fields are left out.
