Flights
Flights to Cleveland
Flying to Cleveland 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 Cleveland, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 1,320 upcoming events in and around Cleveland (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Cleveland is Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), 12 miles away. For Connor Palace Theatre, the nearest is CLE at 11 miles.
Airports serving Cleveland
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Cleveland, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) 12 mi (19 km) | Large | Nearest to Connor Palace Theatre, KeyBank State Theatre, Rocket Arena, Progressive Field, Severance Music Center, Funny Bone Comedy Club - Cleveland, Hilarities 4th Street Theatre At Pickwick & Frolic and Classic Auto Group Park. |
Nearest airport to each Cleveland venue
The busiest venues in and around Cleveland, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Connor Palace Theatre Hotels near Connor Palace Theatre | CLE, 11 mi | — |
| KeyBank State Theatre Hotels near KeyBank State Theatre | CLE, 11 mi | — |
| Rocket Arena Hotels near Rocket Arena Airports near Rocket Arena | CLE, 10 mi | — |
| Progressive Field Hotels near Progressive Field Airports near Progressive Field | CLE, 10 mi | — |
| Severance Music Center Hotels near Severance Music Center | CLE, 14 mi | — |
| Funny Bone Comedy Club - Cleveland Hotels near Funny Bone Comedy Club - Cleveland | CLE, 9.5 mi | — |
| Hilarities 4th Street Theatre At Pickwick & Frolic Hotels near Hilarities 4th Street Theatre At Pickwick & Frolic | CLE, 10 mi | — |
| Classic Auto Group Park Hotels near Classic Auto Group Park | CLE, 27 mi | — |
Home teams and their airports
| Team | Home venue | First airport | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | Huntington Bank Field | CLE, 10 mi | NFL stadium airports |
| Cleveland Guardians | Progressive Field | CLE, 10 mi | MLB ballpark airports |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | Rocket Arena | CLE, 10 mi | NBA arena airports |
Flying in for a Cleveland event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 325 events in and around Cleveland; 66% on Fri–Sun; 254 of the 314 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 Jazz Room - A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans
Cleveland Museum of Art - Gartner Auditorium, Cleveland, Ohio
From about $75.00View TicketsDaniel Geneen
Frolic Cabaret - Hilarities 4th Street Theatre At Pickwick & Frolic, Cleveland, Ohio
From about $39.00View TicketsIndianapolis Clowns vs. Party Animals
Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio
Godfrey
Funny Bone Comedy Club - Cleveland, Cleveland, Ohio
From about $51.00View TicketsSam Tallent
Hilarities 4th Street Theatre At Pickwick & Frolic, Cleveland, Ohio
From about $48.00View TicketsAllison Eide
Studio C at Breakthrough Sounds, Cleveland, Ohio
From about $7.00View TicketsHow Did We Get Weird Live! - Vanessa Bayer & Jonah Bayer
House Of Blues - Cleveland, Cleveland, Ohio
From about $62.00View TicketsChip Tha Ripper
Grog Shop, Cleveland, Ohio
From about $45.00View Tickets
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Flying in to Cleveland: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Connor Palace Theatre it is CLE, 11 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
How far is CLE from downtown Cleveland?
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is 12 miles (19 km) from downtown Cleveland 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 Cleveland?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Cleveland: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE).
How many events are in Cleveland in the next 30 days?
325 in and around Cleveland in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 66% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 254 of the 314 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is closest to the Cleveland Guardians' home ballpark?
The Cleveland Guardians play home games at Progressive Field. The closest airport to Progressive Field is Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), 10 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.
What is the closest airport to Cleveland?
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Cleveland, 12 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for KeyBank State Theatre?
The closest airport to KeyBank State Theatre is Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), 11 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for Connor Palace Theatre?
The closest airport to Connor Palace Theatre is Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), 11 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is closest to the Cleveland Browns' home stadium?
The Cleveland Browns play home games at Huntington Bank Field. The closest airport to Huntington Bank Field is Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), 10 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.
