Flights
Flights to Fort Collins
Flying to Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 269 upcoming events in and around Fort Collins (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport we list to downtown Fort Collins is Denver International Airport (DEN), 54 miles away. For Blue Federal Credit Union Arena, the nearest we list is DEN at 44 miles.
We list large airports and smaller ones with scheduled flights; business and private fields are left out. How we measure.
Airports serving Fort Collins
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Fort Collins, 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) 54 mi (86 km) | Large | Nearest we list to Blue Federal Credit Union Arena, Rialto Theater - CO, The Comedy Fort, Monfort Concert Hall At Union Colony Civic Center, Aggie Theatre, Washington's - Fort Collins, Colorado State University - Moby Arena and Lincoln Center Performance Hall. |
Nearest airport to each Fort Collins venue
The busiest venues in and around Fort Collins, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Federal Credit Union Arena Hotels near Blue Federal Credit Union Arena | DEN, 44 mi | — |
| Rialto Theater - CO Hotels near Rialto Theater - CO | DEN, 43 mi | — |
| The Comedy Fort Hotels near The Comedy Fort | DEN, 55 mi | — |
| Monfort Concert Hall At Union Colony Civic Center Hotels near Monfort Concert Hall At Union Colony Civic Center | DEN, 39 mi | — |
| Aggie Theatre Hotels near Aggie Theatre | DEN, 54 mi | — |
| Washington's - Fort Collins Hotels near Washington's - Fort Collins | DEN, 55 mi | — |
| Colorado State University - Moby Arena Hotels near Colorado State University - Moby Arena | DEN, 54 mi | — |
| Lincoln Center Performance Hall Hotels near Lincoln Center Performance Hall | DEN, 54 mi | — |
Flying in for a Fort Collins event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 88 events in and around Fort Collins; 72% on Fri–Sun; 60 of the 85 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.
Jim Norton
The Comedy Fort, Fort Collins, Colorado
From about $77.00View TicketsThe Linda Lindas
Aggie Theatre, Fort Collins, Colorado
From about $56.00View TicketsJim Norton
The Comedy Fort, Fort Collins, Colorado
From about $77.00View TicketsTaste of Fort Collins: Modest House - Saturday
Washington Park, Fort Collins, Colorado
From about $66.00View TicketsTaste of Fort Collins: Modest House & Lil Jon - 2 Day Pass
Washington Park, Fort Collins, Colorado
Jim Norton
The Comedy Fort, Fort Collins, Colorado
From about $70.00View TicketsBombargo
Sound Bar - CO, Fort Collins, Colorado
Arm's Length & Holding Absence
Washington's - Fort Collins, Fort Collins, Colorado
From about $58.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Jim Norton
- Sep 26: Taste of Fort Collins: Modest House - Saturday
- Sep 27: Taste of Fort Collins: Lil Jon - Sunday
Flying in to Fort Collins: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Blue Federal Credit Union Arena it is DEN, 44 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 Rialto Theater - CO?
The closest airport we list for Rialto Theater - CO is Denver International Airport (DEN), 43 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.
How many events are in Fort Collins in the next 30 days?
88 in and around Fort Collins in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 72% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 60 of the 85 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
How far is DEN from downtown Fort Collins?
Denver International Airport (DEN) is 54 miles (86 km) from downtown Fort Collins 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 Blue Federal Credit Union Arena?
The closest airport we list for Blue Federal Credit Union Arena is Denver International Airport (DEN), 44 miles away in a straight line.
What is the closest airport to Fort Collins?
Denver International Airport (DEN) is the closest airport we list to downtown Fort Collins, 54 miles away in a straight line. We list large airports and smaller ones with scheduled flights; business and private fields are left out.
How many airports serve Fort Collins?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Fort Collins: Denver International Airport (DEN).
