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 2 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 111 upcoming events in and around Bellingham (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport we list to downtown Bellingham is Victoria International Airport (YYJ), 44 miles away. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is 44 miles away. For Rogers Forum, the nearest we list is YVR at 42 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria International Airport (YYJ) 44 mi (71 km) | Large | Nearest we list to Mount Baker Theatre, Wild Buffalo - Bellingham, Skagit Valley Casino, Lincoln Theatre - Mount Vernon and The Blue Room - WA. |
| Vancouver International Airport (YVR) 44 mi (71 km) | Large | Nearest we list to Rogers Forum and Silver Reef Casino Resort. |
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 | YVR, 42 mi | YYJ, 58 mi |
| Mount Baker Theatre Hotels near Mount Baker Theatre | YYJ, 44 mi | YVR, 44 mi |
| Wild Buffalo - Bellingham Hotels near Wild Buffalo - Bellingham | YYJ, 44 mi | YVR, 44 mi |
| Skagit Valley Casino Hotels near Skagit Valley Casino | YYJ, 50 mi | YVR, 58 mi |
| Silver Reef Casino Resort Hotels near Silver Reef Casino Resort | YVR, 36 mi | YYJ, 38 mi |
| Lincoln Theatre - Mount Vernon Hotels near Lincoln Theatre - Mount Vernon | YYJ, 52 mi | — |
| The Blue Room - WA Hotels near The Blue Room - WA | YYJ, 44 mi | YVR, 44 mi |
- Rogers Forum is nearer YVR (42 mi) than YYJ (58 mi).
- Silver Reef Casino Resort is nearer YVR (36 mi) than YYJ (38 mi).
Best airport for most Bellingham events
Each upcoming event in and around Bellingham counted against the first airport we list for its venue, as of Sep 24, 2026. More than one airport is first for a real share of them, so the right one depends on where you are going.
| Airport | Share of events | Of the busiest venues |
|---|---|---|
| YYJ | 5 of 7, including Mount Baker Theatre | |
| YVR | 2 of 7, including Rogers Forum |
Flying in for a Bellingham event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 30 events in and around Bellingham; 67% on Fri–Sun; 20 of the 29 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 Rock Orchestra By Candlelight
Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham, Washington
From about $100.00View TicketsRico Nasty
Wild Buffalo - Bellingham, Bellingham, Washington
From about $67.00View TicketsAhee
Wild Buffalo - Bellingham, Bellingham, Washington
From about $49.00View TicketsBumpin' Uglies
Wild Buffalo - Bellingham, Bellingham, Washington
From about $47.00View TicketsPeter Sagal
Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham, Washington
From about $119.00View TicketsCity of the Sun
Wild Buffalo - Bellingham, Bellingham, Washington
The Holdup
The Blue Room - WA, Bellingham, Washington
Randy Rainbow
Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham, Washington
From about $102.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight
- Sep 29: Rico Nasty
- Oct 8: Ahee
- Oct 9: Bumpin' Uglies
- Oct 10: Peter Sagal
- Oct 14: City of the Sun
- Oct 15: The Holdup
- Oct 16: Randy Rainbow
Flying in to Bellingham: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Rogers Forum it is YVR, 42 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 Rogers Forum?
The closest airport we list for Rogers Forum is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 42 miles away in a straight line; Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is 58 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Which Bellingham venues are closer to YVR?
Of the busiest Bellingham venues, Rogers Forum (42 mi, against 58 mi to YYJ) and Silver Reef Casino Resort (36 mi, against 38 mi to YYJ) are nearer YVR than YYJ in a straight line. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Which airport is best for Mount Baker Theatre?
The closest airport we list for Mount Baker Theatre is Victoria International Airport (YYJ), in Canada, 44 miles away in a straight line; Vancouver International Airport (YVR) 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. 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 2 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Bellingham: Victoria International Airport (YYJ) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
What is the closest airport to Bellingham?
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is the closest airport we list to downtown Bellingham, 44 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists YVR (44 miles). We list large airports and smaller ones with scheduled flights; business and private fields are left out.
How many events are in Bellingham in the next 30 days?
30 in and around Bellingham 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 20 of the 29 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.
Which airport is nearest most Bellingham venues?
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is the first airport we list for the venues holding 53% of upcoming events in and around Bellingham (as of Sep 24, 2026); YVR for 48%. Distances are straight lines from each venue.
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.
