Flights
Flights to Daytona Beach
Flying to Daytona Beach 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 Daytona Beach, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 305 upcoming events in and around Daytona Beach (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport we list to downtown Daytona Beach is Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), 33 miles away. Orlando International Airport (MCO) is 57 miles away. For Athens Theatre - FL, the nearest is SFB at 18 miles. Search ORL to compare every Daytona Beach airport at once.
We list large airports and smaller ones with scheduled flights; business and private fields are left out. How we measure.
Airports serving Daytona Beach
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Daytona Beach, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) 33 mi (53 km) | Large | Nearest we list to Athens Theatre - FL, Jackie Robinson Ballpark, Peabody Auditorium, Flagler Auditorium at Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center, Daytona International Speedway, Volusia Speedway Park, Daytona Beach Ocean Center and Ormond Beach Performing Arts. |
| Orlando International Airport (MCO) 57 mi (92 km) | Large | — |
Nearest airport to each Daytona Beach venue
The busiest venues in and around Daytona Beach, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Athens Theatre - FL Hotels near Athens Theatre - FL | SFB, 18 mi | MCO, 41 mi |
| Jackie Robinson Ballpark Hotels near Jackie Robinson Ballpark | SFB, 33 mi | MCO, 57 mi |
| Peabody Auditorium Hotels near Peabody Auditorium | SFB, 34 mi | MCO, 58 mi |
| Flagler Auditorium at Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center Hotels near Flagler Auditorium at Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center | SFB, 48 mi | — |
| Daytona International Speedway Hotels near Daytona International Speedway | SFB, 31 mi | MCO, 55 mi |
| Volusia Speedway Park Hotels near Volusia Speedway Park | SFB, 31 mi | MCO, 54 mi |
| Daytona Beach Ocean Center Hotels near Daytona Beach Ocean Center | SFB, 34 mi | MCO, 58 mi |
| Ormond Beach Performing Arts Hotels near Ormond Beach Performing Arts | SFB, 37 mi | MCO, 61 mi |
Flying in for a Daytona Beach event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 43 events in and around Daytona Beach; 77% on Fri–Sun; 23 of the 38 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.
Jurassic Quest (Multiple Dates and Times)
Daytona Beach Ocean Center, Daytona Beach, Florida
From about $66.00View TicketsJurassic Quest (Multiple Dates and Times)
Daytona Beach Ocean Center, Daytona Beach, Florida
From about $63.00View TicketsBethune-Cookman Wildcats vs. South Carolina State Bulldogs
Larry Kelly Field At Daytona Stadium, Daytona Beach, Florida
From about $45.00View TicketsCompletely Unchained
Daytona Beach Oceanfront Bandshell, Daytona Beach, Florida
Jurassic Quest (Multiple Dates and Times)
Daytona Beach Ocean Center, Daytona Beach, Florida
From about $66.00View TicketsPropCon Daytona - 2 Day Pass
Daytona Beach Ocean Center, Daytona Beach, Florida
PropCon Daytona - Saturday
Daytona Beach Ocean Center, Daytona Beach, Florida
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs. Alabama State Hornets
Larry Kelly Field At Daytona Stadium, Daytona Beach, Florida
From about $44.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Jurassic Quest (Multiple Dates and Times)
- Sep 26: Jurassic Quest (Multiple Dates and Times)
- Sep 26: Completely Unchained
- Sep 27: Jurassic Quest (Multiple Dates and Times)
- Oct 3: PropCon Daytona - 2 Day Pass
- Oct 4: PropCon Daytona - Sunday
See all Daytona Beach events →
Flying in to Daytona Beach: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Athens Theatre - FL it is SFB, 18 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Compare the airports at once. Search ORL instead of one airport to see fares into the Daytona Beach airports it covers side by side.
- 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
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 Daytona Beach?
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) is the closest airport we list to downtown Daytona Beach, 33 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists MCO (57 miles). We list large airports and smaller ones with scheduled flights; business and private fields are left out.
Which airport is best for Athens Theatre - FL?
The closest airport to Athens Theatre - FL is Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), 18 miles away in a straight line; Orlando International Airport (MCO) is 41 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
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.
How many airports serve Daytona Beach?
StubOrder lists 2 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Daytona Beach: Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) and Orlando International Airport (MCO). Airlines also sell ORL as one code covering several Daytona Beach airports, and the search form accepts it.
Which airport is best for Jackie Robinson Ballpark?
The closest airport we list for Jackie Robinson Ballpark is Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), 33 miles away in a straight line; Orlando International Airport (MCO) is 57 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How far is SFB from downtown Daytona Beach?
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) is 33 miles (53 km) from downtown Daytona Beach 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 events are in Daytona Beach in the next 30 days?
43 in and around Daytona Beach in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 77% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 23 of the 38 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
