Flights
Flights to Denver
Flying to Denver 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 Denver, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 1,889 upcoming events in and around Denver (counted Nov 8, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport we list to downtown Denver is Denver International Airport (DEN), 19 miles away. For Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre, the nearest we list is DEN at 19 miles.
We list large airports and smaller ones with scheduled flights; business and private fields are left out. How we measure.
Airports serving Denver
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Denver, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Denver International Airport (DEN) 19 mi (30 km) | Large | Nearest we list to Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre, Ball Arena, Coors Field, Boettcher Concert Hall, Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Denver Improv Comedy Theater, The Mission Ballroom and Paramount Theatre - Denver. |
Nearest airport to each Denver venue
The busiest venues in and around Denver, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre Hotels near Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre | DEN, 19 mi | None |
| Ball Arena Hotels near Ball Arena Airports near Ball Arena | DEN, 19 mi | None |
| Coors Field Hotels near Coors Field Airports near Coors Field | DEN, 19 mi | None |
| Boettcher Concert Hall Hotels near Boettcher Concert Hall | DEN, 19 mi | None |
| Ellie Caulkins Opera House Hotels near Ellie Caulkins Opera House | DEN, 19 mi | None |
| Denver Improv Comedy Theater Hotels near Denver Improv Comedy Theater | DEN, 13 mi | None |
| The Mission Ballroom Hotels near The Mission Ballroom | DEN, 17 mi | None |
| Paramount Theatre - Denver Hotels near Paramount Theatre - Denver | DEN, 19 mi | None |
Home teams and their airports
| Team | Home venue | First airport | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | Empower Field At Mile High | DEN, 20 mi | NFL stadium airports |
| Colorado Rockies | Coors Field | DEN, 19 mi | MLB ballpark airports |
| Denver Nuggets | Ball Arena | DEN, 19 mi | NBA arena airports |
| Colorado Avalanche | Ball Arena | DEN, 19 mi | NHL arena airports |
| Colorado Rapids | Dick's Sporting Goods Park | DEN, 12 mi | MLS stadium airports |
Flying in for a Denver event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 8, 2026): 509 events in and around Denver; 71% on Fri–Sun; 380 of the 499 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.
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Marquis Theater - CO, Denver, Colorado
From about $146.00View TicketsParanormal Cirque Voodoo
Denver Coliseum, Denver, Colorado
From about $58.00View TicketsJonah Kagen
Globe Hall, Denver, Colorado
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Hi Dive - CO, Denver, Colorado
From about $29.00View TicketsColorado Buffaloes vs. San Diego Toreros
CU Events Center, Boulder, Colorado
From about $5.00View TicketsOpera Colorado: Macbeth
Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Denver, Colorado
From about $115.00View TicketsTodd Rundgren
Paramount Theatre - Denver, Denver, Colorado
From about $73.00View TicketsEivor
Gothic Theatre, Englewood, Colorado
From about $42.00View Tickets
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Flying in to Denver: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre it is DEN, 19 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 Ball Arena?
The closest airport we list for Ball Arena is Denver International Airport (DEN), 19 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.
Which airport is closest to the Colorado Rockies' home ballpark?
The Colorado Rockies play home games at Coors Field. The closest airport we list for Coors Field is Denver International Airport (DEN), 19 miles away in a straight line.
How many airports serve Denver?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Denver: Denver International Airport (DEN).
How far is DEN from downtown Denver?
Denver International Airport (DEN) is 19 miles (30 km) from downtown Denver 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 Denver in the next 30 days?
509 in and around Denver in the 30 days from Nov 8, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 71% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 380 of the 499 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
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.
Which airport is closest to the Denver Broncos' home stadium?
The Denver Broncos play home games at Empower Field At Mile High. The closest airport we list for Empower Field At Mile High is Denver International Airport (DEN), 20 miles away in a straight line.
What is the closest airport to Denver?
Denver International Airport (DEN) is the closest airport we list to downtown Denver, 19 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 best for Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre?
The closest airport we list for Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre is Denver International Airport (DEN), 19 miles away in a straight line.
