Flights
Flights to Appleton
Flying to Appleton 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 2 airports with scheduled flights near Appleton, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 328 upcoming events in and around Appleton (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Appleton is Appleton International Airport (ATW), 5.1 miles away. Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) is 21 miles away. For Skyline Comedy Cafe, the nearest is ATW at 5.7 miles.
Airports serving Appleton
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Appleton, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Appleton International Airport (ATW) 5.1 mi (8 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to Skyline Comedy Cafe, Thrivent Financial Hall At Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium, Oshkosh Arena, Appleton Beer Factory, Kimberly-Clark Theatre At Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Grand Opera House - Oshkosh and Poplar Hall. |
| Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) 21 mi (34 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | — |
Nearest airport to each Appleton venue
The busiest venues in and around Appleton, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Skyline Comedy Cafe Hotels near Skyline Comedy Cafe | ATW, 5.7 mi | GRB, 21 mi |
| Thrivent Financial Hall At Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Hotels near Thrivent Financial Hall At Fox Cities Performing Arts Center | ATW, 5.3 mi | GRB, 21 mi |
| Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium Hotels near Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium | ATW, 2.9 mi | GRB, 22 mi |
| Oshkosh Arena Hotels near Oshkosh Arena | ATW, 17 mi | — |
| Appleton Beer Factory Hotels near Appleton Beer Factory | ATW, 5.2 mi | GRB, 21 mi |
| Kimberly-Clark Theatre At Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Hotels near Kimberly-Clark Theatre At Fox Cities Performing Arts Center | ATW, 5.3 mi | GRB, 21 mi |
| Grand Opera House - Oshkosh Hotels near Grand Opera House - Oshkosh | ATW, 17 mi | — |
| Poplar Hall Hotels near Poplar Hall | ATW, 6.6 mi | GRB, 20 mi |
Venue by airport
Straight-line miles from each of the busiest venues to each airport; the nearest is in bold.
| Venue | ATW | GRB |
|---|---|---|
| Skyline Comedy Cafe | 5.7 mi | 21 mi |
| Thrivent Financial Hall At Fox Cities Performing Arts Center | 5.3 mi | 21 mi |
| Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium | 2.9 mi | 22 mi |
| Oshkosh Arena | 17 mi | 39 mi |
| Appleton Beer Factory | 5.2 mi | 21 mi |
| Kimberly-Clark Theatre At Fox Cities Performing Arts Center | 5.3 mi | 21 mi |
| Grand Opera House - Oshkosh | 17 mi | 38 mi |
| Poplar Hall | 6.6 mi | 20 mi |
Flying in for an Appleton event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 48 events in and around Appleton; 77% on Fri–Sun; 39 of the 48 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.
Mike Vecchione
Skyline Comedy Cafe, Appleton, Wisconsin
From about $41.00View TicketsThe Yawpers
Appleton Beer Factory, Appleton, Wisconsin
From about $29.00View TicketsMike Vecchione
Skyline Comedy Cafe, Appleton, Wisconsin
From about $29.00View TicketsMike Vecchione
Skyline Comedy Cafe, Appleton, Wisconsin
From about $29.00View TicketsBriscoe
Appleton Beer Factory, Appleton, Wisconsin
From about $33.00View TicketsMike Vecchione
Skyline Comedy Cafe, Appleton, Wisconsin
From about $29.00View TicketsBig Richard
Appleton Beer Factory, Appleton, Wisconsin
From about $33.00View TicketsThe Carpenters Songbook
Kimberly-Clark Theatre At Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Appleton, Wisconsin
From about $86.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Mike Vecchione
- Sep 26: Mike Vecchione
- Sep 27: Big Richard
- Sep 29: The Carpenters Songbook
- Oct 1: Kevin James Thornton - Book Reading Show
- Oct 2: a la cARTe!
Flying in to Appleton: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Skyline Comedy Cafe it is ATW, 5.7 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. ATW, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 5.1 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, MKE, is 95 mi.
- 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
How many events are in Appleton in the next 30 days?
48 in and around Appleton in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 77% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 39 of the 48 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.
What is the closest airport to Appleton?
Appleton International Airport (ATW) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Appleton, 5.1 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists GRB (21 miles).
How many airports serve Appleton?
StubOrder lists 2 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Appleton: Appleton International Airport (ATW) and Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB).
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.
How far is ATW from downtown Appleton?
Appleton International Airport (ATW) is 5.1 miles (8 km) from downtown Appleton 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 Thrivent Financial Hall At Fox Cities Performing Arts Center?
The closest airport to Thrivent Financial Hall At Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is Appleton International Airport (ATW), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 5.3 miles away in a straight line; Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) is 21 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Which airport is best for Skyline Comedy Cafe?
The closest airport to Skyline Comedy Cafe is Appleton International Airport (ATW), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 5.7 miles away in a straight line; Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) is 21 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
