Flights
Flights to Erie
Flying to Erie 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 Erie, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 155 upcoming events in and around Erie (counted Nov 12, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Erie is Erie International Tom Ridge Field (ERI), 5.3 miles away. For UPMC Park, the nearest is ERI at 5.7 miles.
Airports serving Erie
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Erie, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Erie International Tom Ridge Field (ERI) 5.3 mi (9 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to UPMC Park, Erie Insurance Arena, Warner Theatre - PA, Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center, Kellar's Modern Magic & Comedy Club, Mercyhurst Athletic Center, Erie First Assembly and Centennial Hall - PA. |
Nearest airport to each Erie venue
The busiest venues in and around Erie, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| UPMC Park Hotels near UPMC Park | ERI, 5.7 mi | None |
| Erie Insurance Arena Hotels near Erie Insurance Arena | ERI, 5.6 mi | None |
| Warner Theatre - PA Hotels near Warner Theatre - PA | ERI, 5.5 mi | None |
| Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center Hotels near Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center | ERI, 6.4 mi | None |
| Kellar's Modern Magic & Comedy Club Hotels near Kellar's Modern Magic & Comedy Club | ERI, 5.5 mi | None |
| Mercyhurst Athletic Center Hotels near Mercyhurst Athletic Center | ERI, 6.4 mi | None |
| Erie First Assembly Hotels near Erie First Assembly | ERI, 5.2 mi | None |
| Centennial Hall - PA Hotels near Centennial Hall - PA | ERI, 5.3 mi | None |
Flying in for an Erie event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 12, 2026): 26 events in and around Erie; 77% on Fri–Sun; 17 of the 26 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.
Gannon Golden Knights vs. West Chester Golden Rams
McConnell Family Stadium, Erie, Pennsylvania
From about $21.00View TicketsErie Otters vs. Niagara IceDogs
Erie Insurance Arena, Erie, Pennsylvania
From about $18.00View TicketsChristopher Titus
Kellar's Modern Magic & Comedy Club, Erie, Pennsylvania
From about $62.00View TicketsErie Otters vs. Saginaw Spirit
Erie Insurance Arena, Erie, Pennsylvania
From about $20.00View TicketsMercyhurst Lakers vs. New Haven Chargers
Saxon Stadium, Erie, Pennsylvania
From about $33.00View TicketsChristopher Titus
Kellar's Modern Magic & Comedy Club, Erie, Pennsylvania
From about $62.00View TicketsErie Otters vs. Owen Sound Attack
Erie Insurance Arena, Erie, Pennsylvania
From about $20.00View TicketsJim Breuer
Warner Theatre - PA, Erie, Pennsylvania
From about $82.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Nov 14: Gannon Golden Knights vs. West Chester Golden R…
- Nov 20: Christopher Titus
- Nov 21: Mercyhurst Lakers vs. New Haven Chargers
- Nov 22: Dark Star Orchestra
- Nov 25: Erie Otters vs. London Knights
Flying in to Erie: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For UPMC Park it is ERI, 5.7 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. ERI, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 5.3 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, BUF, is 89 mi.
- 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
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 events are in Erie in the next 30 days?
26 in and around Erie in the 30 days from Nov 12, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 77% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 17 of the 26 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is best for UPMC Park?
The closest airport to UPMC Park is Erie International Tom Ridge Field (ERI), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 5.7 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for Erie Insurance Arena?
The closest airport to Erie Insurance Arena is Erie International Tom Ridge Field (ERI), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 5.6 miles away in a straight line.
How many airports serve Erie?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Erie: Erie International Tom Ridge Field (ERI).
What is the closest airport to Erie?
Erie International Tom Ridge Field (ERI) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Erie, 5.3 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.
How far is ERI from downtown Erie?
Erie International Tom Ridge Field (ERI) is 5.3 miles (9 km) from downtown Erie 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.
