Flights
Flights to Ann Arbor
Flying to Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 175 upcoming events in and around Ann Arbor (counted Nov 8, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Ann Arbor is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), 21 miles away. For Crisler Center, the nearest is DTW at 21 miles.
Airports serving Ann Arbor
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Ann Arbor, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) 21 mi (33 km) | Large | Nearest to Crisler Center, Blind Pig, Village Theatre at Cherry Hill, Michigan Theater - Ann Arbor, Yost Ice Arena, Ray Fisher Stadium, Vibe Credit Union Showplace and The Ark. |
Nearest airport to each Ann Arbor venue
The busiest venues in and around Ann Arbor, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Crisler Center Hotels near Crisler Center | DTW, 21 mi | None |
| Blind Pig Hotels near Blind Pig | DTW, 21 mi | None |
| Village Theatre at Cherry Hill Hotels near Village Theatre at Cherry Hill | DTW, 11 mi | None |
| Michigan Theater - Ann Arbor Hotels near Michigan Theater - Ann Arbor | DTW, 20 mi | None |
| Yost Ice Arena Hotels near Yost Ice Arena | DTW, 20 mi | None |
| Ray Fisher Stadium Hotels near Ray Fisher Stadium | DTW, 20 mi | None |
| Vibe Credit Union Showplace Hotels near Vibe Credit Union Showplace | DTW, 20 mi | None |
| The Ark Hotels near The Ark | DTW, 21 mi | None |
Flying in for an Ann Arbor event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 8, 2026): 56 events in and around Ann Arbor; 61% on Fri–Sun; 45 of the 55 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.
The Bends
Blind Pig, Ann Arbor, Michigan
From about $37.00View TicketsMichigan Wolverines Women's Volleyball vs. Ohio State Buckeyes
Cliff Keen Arena, Ann Arbor, Michigan
From about $25.00View TicketsGlenn Miller Orchestra & Tommy Dorsey Orchestra
Michigan Theater - Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, Michigan
From about $89.00View TicketsMichigan Wolverines vs. Marquette Golden Eagles
Crisler Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan
From about $10.00View TicketsHiss Golden Messenger
The Ark, Ann Arbor, Michigan
From about $48.00View TicketsEthan Regan
Blind Pig, Ann Arbor, Michigan
From about $531.00View TicketsGreat Lake Swimmers
The Ark, Ann Arbor, Michigan
From about $81.00View TicketsMichigan Wolverines vs. Penn State Nittany Lions
Yost Ice Arena, Ann Arbor, Michigan
From about $71.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Nov 10: The Bends
- Nov 11: Michigan Wolverines Women's Volleyball vs. Ohio…
- Nov 12: Ethan Regan
- Nov 13: Michigan Wolverines vs. Penn State Nittany Lions
- Nov 14: Michigan Wolverines Women's Volleyball vs. Purd…
- Nov 15: Michigan Wolverines vs. William & Mary Tribe
Flying in to Ann Arbor: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Crisler Center it is DTW, 21 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
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 Ann Arbor?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Ann Arbor, 21 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for Blind Pig?
The closest airport to Blind Pig is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), 21 miles away in a straight line.
How many airports serve Ann Arbor?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Ann Arbor: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
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.
How many events are in Ann Arbor in the next 30 days?
56 in and around Ann Arbor in the 30 days from Nov 8, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 61% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 45 of the 55 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is best for Crisler Center?
The closest airport to Crisler Center is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), 21 miles away in a straight line.
How far is DTW from downtown Ann Arbor?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 21 miles (33 km) from downtown Ann Arbor 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.
