Flights
Flights to Hickory
Flying to Hickory 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 Hickory, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 131 upcoming events in and around Hickory (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Hickory is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), 43 miles away. For L.P. Frans Stadium, the nearest is CLT at 44 miles.
Airports serving Hickory
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Hickory, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) 43 mi (70 km) | Large | Nearest we list to L.P. Frans Stadium, Newton Performing Arts Center, J E Broyhill Civic Center, Moretz Stadium At Moretz Sports Athletic Complex and Carolina Balloon Fest. |
Nearest airport to each Hickory venue
The busiest venues in and around Hickory, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| L.P. Frans Stadium Hotels near L.P. Frans Stadium | CLT, 44 mi | — |
| Newton Performing Arts Center Hotels near Newton Performing Arts Center | CLT, 35 mi | — |
| J E Broyhill Civic Center Hotels near J E Broyhill Civic Center | CLT, 56 mi | — |
| Moretz Stadium At Moretz Sports Athletic Complex Hotels near Moretz Stadium At Moretz Sports Athletic Complex | CLT, 43 mi | — |
| Carolina Balloon Fest Hotels near Carolina Balloon Fest | CLT, 38 mi | GSO, 62 mi |
Flying in for a Hickory event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 22 events in and around Hickory; 91% on Fri–Sun; 13 of the 19 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.
Lenoir-Rhyne Bears vs. Carson Newman Eagles
Moretz Stadium At Moretz Sports Athletic Complex, Hickory, North Carolina
From about $41.00View TicketsLenoir-Rhyne Bears vs. Wingate Bulldogs
Moretz Stadium At Moretz Sports Athletic Complex, Hickory, North Carolina
From about $41.00View TicketsLenoir-Rhyne Bears vs. Tusculum Pioneers
Moretz Stadium At Moretz Sports Athletic Complex, Hickory, North Carolina
From about $41.00View TicketsFrozen - The Musical
Hickory Community Theatre, Hickory, North Carolina
From about $34.00View TicketsFrozen - The Musical
Hickory Community Theatre, Hickory, North Carolina
From about $34.00View Tickets- From about $34.00View Tickets
Frozen - The Musical
Hickory Community Theatre, Hickory, North Carolina
From about $34.00View TicketsFrozen - The Musical
Hickory Community Theatre, Hickory, North Carolina
From about $34.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Oct 3: Lenoir-Rhyne Bears vs. Carson Newman Eagles
- Oct 17: Lenoir-Rhyne Bears vs. Wingate Bulldogs
- Nov 7: Lenoir-Rhyne Bears vs. Tusculum Pioneers
- Nov 27: Frozen - The Musical
- Nov 28: Frozen - The Musical
- Nov 29: Frozen - The Musical
- Dec 4: Frozen - The Musical
- Dec 5: Frozen - The Musical
Flying in to Hickory: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For L.P. Frans Stadium it is CLT, 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
How many events are in Hickory in the next 30 days?
22 in and around Hickory in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 91% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 13 of the 19 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
How far is CLT from downtown Hickory?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is 43 miles (70 km) from downtown Hickory 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.
What is the closest airport to Hickory?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Hickory, 43 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for L.P. Frans Stadium?
The closest airport to L.P. Frans Stadium is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), 44 miles away in a straight line.
How many airports serve Hickory?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Hickory: Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
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 best for Newton Performing Arts Center?
The closest airport we list for Newton Performing Arts Center is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), 35 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.
