Flights
Flights to Bellingham
Flying to Bellingham 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 3 airports with scheduled flights near Bellingham, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 78 upcoming events in and around Bellingham (counted Nov 9, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Bellingham is Bellingham International Airport (BLI), 3.8 miles away. Also within 45 miles: YYJ (44 mi), YVR (44 mi). For Rogers Forum, the nearest we list is BLI at 20 miles.
We list large airports and smaller ones with scheduled flights; business and private fields are left out. How we measure.
Airports serving Bellingham
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Bellingham, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bellingham International Airport (BLI) 3.8 mi (6 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest we list to Rogers Forum, Mount Baker Theatre, Wild Buffalo - Bellingham, Skagit Valley Casino and Tradex. |
| Victoria International Airport (YYJ) 44 mi (71 km) | Large | None |
| Vancouver International Airport (YVR) 44 mi (71 km) | Large | None |
Nearest airport to each Bellingham venue
The busiest venues in and around Bellingham, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rogers Forum Hotels near Rogers Forum | BLI, 20 mi | YVR, 42 mi |
| Mount Baker Theatre Hotels near Mount Baker Theatre | BLI, 3.9 mi | YYJ, 44 mi |
| Wild Buffalo - Bellingham Hotels near Wild Buffalo - Bellingham | BLI, 3.9 mi | YYJ, 44 mi |
| Skagit Valley Casino Hotels near Skagit Valley Casino | BLI, 18 mi | YYJ, 50 mi |
| Tradex Hotels near Tradex | BLI, 18 mi | YVR, 38 mi |
- Rogers Forum is nearer BLI (20 mi) than YYJ (58 mi).
- Mount Baker Theatre is nearer BLI (3.9 mi) than YYJ (44 mi).
- Wild Buffalo - Bellingham is nearer BLI (3.9 mi) than YYJ (44 mi).
Flying in for a Bellingham event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 9, 2026): 24 events in and around Bellingham; 67% on Fri–Sun; 17 of the 24 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.
Waitress
Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham, Washington
From about $163.00View TicketsWaitress
Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham, Washington
From about $146.00View TicketsDevotchka
Wild Buffalo - Bellingham, Bellingham, Washington
W. Kamau Bell
Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham, Washington
Revisiting Creedence
Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham, Washington
From about $87.00View TicketsJai Wolf
Wild Buffalo - Bellingham, Bellingham, Washington
Straight No Chaser
Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham, Washington
From about $221.00View TicketsThe California Honeydrops
Wild Buffalo - Bellingham, Bellingham, Washington
Search flights for:
- Nov 10: Waitress
- Nov 11: Waitress
- Nov 12: Devotchka
- Nov 13: W. Kamau Bell
- Nov 14: Revisiting Creedence
- Nov 20: Jai Wolf
- Nov 21: Straight No Chaser
- Nov 22: The California Honeydrops
Flying in to Bellingham: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Rogers Forum it is BLI, 20 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. BLI, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 3.8 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, YYJ, is 44 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
Which airport is best for Rogers Forum?
The closest airport we list for Rogers Forum is Bellingham International Airport (BLI), in the United States, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 20 miles away in a straight line; Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is 42 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Which airport is best for Mount Baker Theatre?
The closest airport to Mount Baker Theatre is Bellingham International Airport (BLI), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 3.9 miles away in a straight line; Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is 44 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How far is YYJ from downtown Bellingham?
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is 44 miles (71 km) from downtown Bellingham in a straight line. It is the nearest large airport we list; BLI, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is closer at 3.8 miles. 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.
How many airports serve Bellingham?
StubOrder lists 3 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Bellingham: Bellingham International Airport (BLI), Victoria International Airport (YYJ) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
What is the closest airport to Bellingham?
Bellingham International Airport (BLI) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Bellingham, 3.8 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists YYJ (44 miles) and YVR (44 miles).
How many events are in Bellingham in the next 30 days?
24 in and around Bellingham in the 30 days from Nov 9, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 67% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 17 of the 24 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
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.
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.
