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 217 upcoming events in and around Ann Arbor (counted Sep 24, 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, Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, The Ark, Michigan Theater - Ann Arbor, Ray Fisher Stadium, Vibe Credit Union Showplace and Michigan Stadium. |
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 | — |
| Blind Pig Hotels near Blind Pig | DTW, 21 mi | — |
| Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase Hotels near Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase | DTW, 21 mi | — |
| The Ark Hotels near The Ark | DTW, 21 mi | — |
| Michigan Theater - Ann Arbor Hotels near Michigan Theater - Ann Arbor | DTW, 20 mi | — |
| Ray Fisher Stadium Hotels near Ray Fisher Stadium | DTW, 20 mi | — |
| Vibe Credit Union Showplace Hotels near Vibe Credit Union Showplace | DTW, 20 mi | — |
| Michigan Stadium Hotels near Michigan Stadium | DTW, 21 mi | — |
Flying in for an Ann Arbor event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 75 events in and around Ann Arbor; 67% on Fri–Sun; 59 of the 67 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.
Jervis Campbell
Blind Pig, Ann Arbor, Michigan
From about $49.00View TicketsMichigan Wolverines Women's Volleyball vs. Penn State Nittany Lions
Crisler Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan
From about $30.00View TicketsJosh Adams
Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, Ann Arbor, Michigan
From about $55.00View TicketsMichigan Wolverines vs. Iowa Hawkeyes
Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan
From about $53.00View TicketsSub Urban
Blind Pig, Ann Arbor, Michigan
From about $20.00View TicketsJosh Adams
Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, Ann Arbor, Michigan
From about $55.00View Tickets
Add-ons, not event tickets
Parking, tailgates and passes 2
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: Michigan Wolverines vs. Iowa Hawkeyes
Michigan Stadium Parking Lots, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Premium Tailgate Party: Michigan Wolverines vs. Iowa Hawkeyes
Premium Tailgate Lot - Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Jervis Campbell
- Sep 26: Michigan Wolverines vs. Iowa Hawkeyes
- Sep 27: Michigan Wolverines Women's Volleyball vs. Wash…
- Sep 28: Willi Carlisle
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?
75 in and around Ann Arbor in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 67% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 59 of the 67 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.
