Flights
Flights to Charlotte
Flying to Charlotte 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 Charlotte, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 970 upcoming events in and around Charlotte (counted Nov 8, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Charlotte is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), 6.5 miles away. For Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, the nearest is CLT at 5.7 miles.
Airports serving Charlotte
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Charlotte, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) 6.5 mi (10 km) | Large | Nearest we list to Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, The Comedy Zone - Charlotte, Truist Field - Charlotte, Spectrum Center, Atrium Health Ballpark, The Fillmore - Charlotte, The Underground - Charlotte and Ovens Auditorium. |
Nearest airport to each Charlotte venue
The busiest venues in and around Charlotte, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Hotels near Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center | CLT, 5.7 mi | None |
| The Comedy Zone - Charlotte Hotels near The Comedy Zone - Charlotte | CLT, 5.8 mi | None |
| Truist Field - Charlotte Hotels near Truist Field - Charlotte | CLT, 5.5 mi | None |
| Spectrum Center Hotels near Spectrum Center Airports near Spectrum Center | CLT, 5.8 mi | None |
| Atrium Health Ballpark Hotels near Atrium Health Ballpark | CLT, 29 mi | GSO, 54 mi |
| The Fillmore - Charlotte Hotels near The Fillmore - Charlotte | CLT, 5.8 mi | None |
| The Underground - Charlotte Hotels near The Underground - Charlotte | CLT, 5.8 mi | None |
| Ovens Auditorium Hotels near Ovens Auditorium | CLT, 8.4 mi | None |
Home teams and their airports
| Team | Home venue | First airport | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | Bank Of America Stadium | CLT, 5.3 mi | NFL stadium airports |
| Charlotte Hornets | Spectrum Center | CLT, 5.8 mi | NBA arena airports |
| Charlotte FC | Bank Of America Stadium | CLT, 5.3 mi | MLS stadium airports |
Flying in for a Charlotte event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 8, 2026): 259 events in and around Charlotte; 68% on Fri–Sun; 180 of the 243 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.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
From about $5.00View TicketsDeer Tick
Neighborhood Theatre Tap Room, Charlotte, North Carolina
From about $38.00View TicketsCatch Your Breath
The Underground - Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina
From about $55.00View TicketsHot Mulligan & Riley!
The Fillmore - Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina
From about $59.00View TicketsAndy Gross
The Comedy Zone - Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina
From about $65.00View TicketsCharlotte Checkers vs. Providence Bruins
Bojangles Coliseum, Charlotte, North Carolina
From about $19.00View TicketsMama's Broke
The Evening Muse, Charlotte, North Carolina
From about $40.00View TicketsGaelic Storm
Neighborhood Theatre, Charlotte, North Carolina
From about $52.00View Tickets
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Flying in to Charlotte: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center it is CLT, 5.7 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
What is the closest airport to Charlotte?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Charlotte, 6.5 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is closest to the Charlotte Hornets' home arena?
The Charlotte Hornets play home games at Spectrum Center. The closest airport to Spectrum Center is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), 5.8 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.
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 Charlotte in the next 30 days?
259 in and around Charlotte in the 30 days from Nov 8, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 68% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 180 of the 243 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
How many airports serve Charlotte?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Charlotte: Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
Which airport is best for The Comedy Zone - Charlotte?
The closest airport to The Comedy Zone - Charlotte is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), 5.8 miles away in a straight line.
How far is CLT from downtown Charlotte?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is 6.5 miles (10 km) from downtown Charlotte 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 Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center?
The closest airport to Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), 5.7 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is closest to the Carolina Panthers' home stadium?
The Carolina Panthers and the Charlotte FC play home games at Bank Of America Stadium. The closest airport to Bank Of America Stadium is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), 5.3 miles away in a straight line.
