Flights
Flights to Flint
Flying to Flint 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 Flint, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 103 upcoming events in and around Flint (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The nearest large airport we list to downtown Flint is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), 57 miles away. For The Machine Shop Concert Lounge, the nearest we list is DTW at 56 miles.
We list large airports and smaller ones with scheduled flights; business and private fields are left out. How we measure.
Airports serving Flint
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Flint, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) 57 mi (92 km) | Large | Nearest we list to The Machine Shop Concert Lounge, Dort Financial Center, Whiting Auditorium and The Capitol Theatre - Flint. |
Nearest airport to each Flint venue
The busiest venues in and around Flint, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| The Machine Shop Concert Lounge Hotels near The Machine Shop Concert Lounge | DTW, 56 mi | — |
| Dort Financial Center Hotels near Dort Financial Center | DTW, 57 mi | — |
| Whiting Auditorium Hotels near Whiting Auditorium | DTW, 58 mi | — |
| The Capitol Theatre - Flint Hotels near The Capitol Theatre - Flint | DTW, 58 mi | — |
Flying in for a Flint event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 33 events in and around Flint; 76% on Fri–Sun; 24 of the 32 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.
Fox N' Vead
The Machine Shop Concert Lounge, Flint, Michigan
From about $34.00View TicketsAries Spears
The Capitol Theatre - Flint, Flint, Michigan
From about $62.00View TicketsMa Rainey's Black Bottom
The Capitol Theatre - Flint, Flint, Michigan
Emo Night Live
The Machine Shop Concert Lounge, Flint, Michigan
From about $32.00View TicketsWorld Ballet Company: Swan Lake with Live Orchestra
Whiting Auditorium, Flint, Michigan
From about $89.00View TicketsFlint Firebirds vs. Niagara IceDogs
Dort Financial Center, Flint, Michigan
From about $25.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Fox N' Vead
- Sep 26: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
- Sep 27: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
- Sep 30: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
- Oct 1: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
- Oct 2: Eddie and The Getaway
Flying in to Flint: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For The Machine Shop Concert Lounge it is DTW, 56 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 DTW from downtown Flint?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 57 miles (92 km) from downtown Flint 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.
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 best for Dort Financial Center?
The closest airport we list for Dort Financial Center is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), 57 miles away in a straight line.
What is the closest airport to Flint?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is the nearest large airport we list to downtown Flint, 57 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 The Machine Shop Concert Lounge?
The closest airport we list for The Machine Shop Concert Lounge is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), 56 miles away in a straight line.
How many airports serve Flint?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Flint: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
How many events are in Flint in the next 30 days?
33 in and around Flint in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 76% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 24 of the 32 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
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.
