Flights
Flights to Cincinnati
Flying to Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 1,082 upcoming events in and around Cincinnati (counted Nov 8, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport we list to downtown Cincinnati is Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), 10 miles away. For Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center, the nearest we list is CVG at 9.2 miles.
We list large airports and smaller ones with scheduled flights; business and private fields are left out. How we measure.
Airports serving Cincinnati
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Cincinnati, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) 10 mi (17 km) | Large | Nearest we list to Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center, Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park - Rouse Theatre, Springer Auditorium At Cincinnati Music Hall, Great American Ball Park, Funny Bone Comedy Club - Liberty Township, Anderson Theater At Cincinnati Memorial Hall, Heritage Bank Center and Ludlow Garage. |
Nearest airport to each Cincinnati venue
The busiest venues in and around Cincinnati, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center Hotels near Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center | CVG, 9.2 mi | None |
| Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park - Rouse Theatre Hotels near Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park - Rouse Theatre | CVG, 10 mi | None |
| Springer Auditorium At Cincinnati Music Hall Hotels near Springer Auditorium At Cincinnati Music Hall | CVG, 9 mi | None |
| Great American Ball Park Hotels near Great American Ball Park Airports near Great American Ball Park | CVG, 9.1 mi | None |
| Funny Bone Comedy Club - Liberty Township Hotels near Funny Bone Comedy Club - Liberty Township | CVG, 27 mi | None |
| Anderson Theater At Cincinnati Memorial Hall Hotels near Anderson Theater At Cincinnati Memorial Hall | CVG, 9 mi | None |
| Heritage Bank Center Hotels near Heritage Bank Center | CVG, 9.3 mi | None |
| Ludlow Garage Hotels near Ludlow Garage | CVG, 10 mi | None |
Home teams and their airports
| Team | Home venue | First airport | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | Paycor Stadium | CVG, 8.8 mi | NFL stadium airports |
| Cincinnati Reds | Great American Ball Park | CVG, 9.1 mi | MLB ballpark airports |
| FC Cincinnati | TQL Stadium | CVG, 8.9 mi | MLS stadium airports |
Flying in for a Cincinnati event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 8, 2026): 229 events in and around Cincinnati; 69% on Fri–Sun; 158 of the 226 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.
Xavier Musketeers Women's Basketball vs. Akron Zips
Cintas Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
From about $30.00View TicketsCincinnati Bearcats vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers
Fifth Third Arena, Cincinnati, Ohio
From about $5.00View TicketsPeyton Parrish
Bogarts, Cincinnati, Ohio
From about $231.00View TicketsThe Giants of Jazz
Anderson Theater At Cincinnati Memorial Hall, Cincinnati, Ohio
Little Feat
Taft Theatre, Cincinnati, Ohio
From about $63.00View TicketsXavier Musketeers vs. Detroit Mercy Titans
Cintas Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
From about $8.00View TicketsThe Sound of Music
Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
From about $125.00View TicketsThe Twelve Dates Of Christmas
Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park - Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theatre, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Flying in to Cincinnati: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center it is CVG, 9.2 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 Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park - Rouse Theatre?
The closest airport we list for Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park - Rouse Theatre is Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), 10 miles away in a straight line.
How many airports serve Cincinnati?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Cincinnati: Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).
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 closest to the Cincinnati Bengals' home stadium?
The Cincinnati Bengals play home games at Paycor Stadium. The closest airport we list for Paycor Stadium is Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), 8.8 miles away in a straight line.
How many events are in Cincinnati in the next 30 days?
229 in and around Cincinnati in the 30 days from Nov 8, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 69% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 158 of the 226 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is best for Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center?
The closest airport we list for Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center is Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), 9.2 miles away in a straight line.
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 Cincinnati?
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is the closest airport we list to downtown Cincinnati, 10 miles away in a straight line. We list large airports and smaller ones with scheduled flights; business and private fields are left out.
Which airport is closest to the Cincinnati Reds' home ballpark?
The Cincinnati Reds play home games at Great American Ball Park. The closest airport we list for Great American Ball Park is Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), 9.1 miles away in a straight line.
How far is CVG from downtown Cincinnati?
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is 10 miles (17 km) from downtown Cincinnati 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.
