Flights
Flights to Atlantic City
Flying to Atlantic City 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 Atlantic City, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 279 upcoming events in and around Atlantic City (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Atlantic City is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 56 miles away. For The Hook at Caesars Atlantic City, the nearest is PHL at 56 miles.
Airports serving Atlantic City
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Atlantic City, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) 56 mi (90 km) | Large | Nearest to The Hook at Caesars Atlantic City, Surflight Theatre, Tropicana Showroom at Tropicana Casino - NJ, Hard Rock Live At Etess Arena, Borgata Music Box, Boardwalk Hall Arena - Boardwalk Hall, Ovation Hall at Ocean Resort Casino and Sound Waves at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Atlantic City. |
Nearest airport to each Atlantic City venue
The busiest venues in and around Atlantic City, 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.
Flying in for an Atlantic City event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 101 events in and around Atlantic City; 76% on Fri–Sun; 86 of the 99 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 Hook
The Hook at Caesars Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Taking Back Sunday, Thrice & Saves The Day
Hard Rock Live At Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey
From about $67.00View TicketsTom Jones
Borgata Event Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey
From about $204.00View TicketsBack 2 Mac - Fleetwood Mac Tribute
Borgata Music Box, Atlantic City, New Jersey
From about $219.00View TicketsJess Hilarious
Harrah's - Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey
From about $66.00View TicketsGhost Mart
Anchor Rock Club, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Sebastian Maniscalco
Ovation Hall at Ocean Resort Casino , Atlantic City, New Jersey
From about $144.00View TicketsThe Hook
The Hook at Caesars Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey
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Flying in to Atlantic City: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For The Hook at Caesars Atlantic City it is PHL, 56 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 best for Surflight Theatre?
The closest airport to Surflight Theatre is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 57 miles away in a straight line.
How many events are in Atlantic City in the next 30 days?
101 in and around Atlantic City 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 86 of the 99 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
How far is PHL from downtown Atlantic City?
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 56 miles (90 km) from downtown Atlantic City 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.
What is the closest airport to Atlantic City?
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Atlantic City, 56 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for The Hook at Caesars Atlantic City?
The closest airport to The Hook at Caesars Atlantic City is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 56 miles away in a straight line.
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 many airports serve Atlantic City?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Atlantic City: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
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.
