Flights
Flights to Ithaca
Flying to Ithaca 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 Ithaca, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 113 upcoming events in and around Ithaca (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport we list to downtown Ithaca is Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR), 50 miles away. For Center for the Arts of Homer - William & Ruth Whiting Theater, the nearest we list is SYR at 33 miles.
We list large airports and smaller ones with scheduled flights; business and private fields are left out. How we measure.
Airports serving Ithaca
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Ithaca, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) 50 mi (81 km) | Large | Nearest we list to Center for the Arts of Homer - William & Ruth Whiting Theater, State Theatre of Ithaca and Schoellkopf Field. |
Nearest airport to each Ithaca venue
The busiest venues in and around Ithaca, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Center for the Arts of Homer - William & Ruth Whiting Theater Hotels near Center for the Arts of Homer - William & Ruth Whiting Theater | SYR, 33 mi | — |
| State Theatre of Ithaca Hotels near State Theatre of Ithaca | SYR, 51 mi | — |
| Schoellkopf Field Hotels near Schoellkopf Field | SYR, 50 mi | — |
Flying in for an Ithaca event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 21 events in and around Ithaca; 81% on Fri–Sun; 17 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.
The Odyssey Book 4 (In Ancient Greek)
Cherry Performance Space at The Cherry Arts, Ithaca, New York
Cornell Big Red vs. Yale Bulldogs
Schoellkopf Field, Ithaca, New York
From about $29.00View TicketsThe Odyssey Book 4 (In Ancient Greek)
Cherry Performance Space at The Cherry Arts, Ithaca, New York
Brad Williams
State Theatre of Ithaca, Ithaca, New York
From about $37.00View TicketsJudy Collins
State Theatre of Ithaca, Ithaca, New York
From about $66.00View TicketsCornell Big Red vs. Harvard Crimson
Schoellkopf Field, Ithaca, New York
From about $35.00View TicketsFred Armisen
State Theatre of Ithaca, Ithaca, New York
From about $49.00View TicketsCirque Us: Stories
Cherry Performance Space at The Cherry Arts, Ithaca, New York
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: The Odyssey Book 4 (In Ancient Greek)
- Sep 26: Cornell Big Red vs. Yale Bulldogs
- Oct 8: Brad Williams
- Oct 9: Judy Collins
- Oct 10: Cornell Big Red vs. Harvard Crimson
- Oct 11: Fred Armisen
- Oct 15: Cirque Us: Stories
- Oct 16: Aziz Ansari
Flying in to Ithaca: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Center for the Arts of Homer - William & Ruth Whiting Theater it is SYR, 33 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 State Theatre of Ithaca?
The closest airport we list for State Theatre of Ithaca is Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR), 51 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.
What is the closest airport to Ithaca?
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) is the closest airport we list to downtown Ithaca, 50 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 Center for the Arts of Homer - William & Ruth Whiting Theater?
The closest airport we list for Center for the Arts of Homer - William & Ruth Whiting Theater is Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR), 33 miles away in a straight line.
How many airports serve Ithaca?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Ithaca: Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR).
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 Ithaca in the next 30 days?
21 in and around Ithaca in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 81% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 17 of the 19 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
How far is SYR from downtown Ithaca?
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) is 50 miles (81 km) from downtown Ithaca 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.
