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 2 airports with scheduled flights near Ithaca, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 106 upcoming events in and around Ithaca (counted Nov 8, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Ithaca is Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH), 3.8 miles away. Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) is 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) 3.8 mi (6 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest we list to Cherry Performance Space at The Cherry Arts, State Theatre of Ithaca, Watkins Glen International Speedway and Schoellkopf Field. |
| Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) 50 mi (81 km) | Large | Nearest we list to Center for the Arts of Homer - William & Ruth Whiting Theater. |
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 | None |
| Cherry Performance Space at The Cherry Arts Hotels near Cherry Performance Space at The Cherry Arts | ITH, 4.7 mi | SYR, 51 mi |
| State Theatre of Ithaca Hotels near State Theatre of Ithaca | ITH, 4.1 mi | SYR, 51 mi |
| Watkins Glen International Speedway Hotels near Watkins Glen International Speedway | ITH, 26 mi | None |
| Schoellkopf Field Hotels near Schoellkopf Field | ITH, 3.5 mi | SYR, 50 mi |
- Cherry Performance Space at The Cherry Arts is nearer ITH (4.7 mi) than SYR (51 mi).
- State Theatre of Ithaca is nearer ITH (4.1 mi) than SYR (51 mi).
- Watkins Glen International Speedway is nearer ITH (26 mi) than SYR (67 mi).
Best airport for most Ithaca events
Each upcoming event in and around Ithaca counted against the first airport we list for its venue, as of Nov 8, 2026. More than one airport is first for a real share of them, so the right one depends on where you are going.
| Airport | Share of events | Of the busiest venues |
|---|---|---|
| ITH | 4 of 5, including Cherry Performance Space at The Cherry Arts | |
| SYR | 1 of 5, including Center for the Arts of Homer - William & Ruth Whiting Theater |
Flying in for an Ithaca event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 8, 2026): 39 events in and around Ithaca; 67% on Fri–Sun; 34 of the 39 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.
Sammy Rae and The Friends & Melt
State Theatre of Ithaca, Ithaca, New York
From about $57.00View TicketsWarren Miller's Days Off
State Theatre of Ithaca, Ithaca, New York
From about $39.00View TicketsCornell Big Red vs. North Carolina Greensboro Spartans
Newman Arena, Ithaca, New York
From about $37.00View TicketsCornell Big Red vs. Dartmouth Big Green
Schoellkopf Field, Ithaca, New York
From about $31.00View TicketsThe Dog Poop Attack
Cherry Performance Space at The Cherry Arts, Ithaca, New York
Punch Brothers
State Theatre of Ithaca, Ithaca, New York
From about $50.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Nov 9: Sammy Rae and The Friends & Melt
- Nov 11: Warren Miller's Days Off
- Nov 13: The Dog Poop Attack
- Nov 14: Cornell Big Red vs. North Carolina Greensboro S…
- Nov 14: Cornell Big Red vs. Dartmouth Big Green
- Nov 15: The Dog Poop Attack
- Nov 19: The Dog Poop Attack
- Nov 20: Cornell Big Red vs. Clarkson Golden Knights
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.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. ITH, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 3.8 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, SYR, is 50 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
Which Ithaca venues are closer to SYR?
Of the busiest Ithaca venues, Center for the Arts of Homer - William & Ruth Whiting Theater (33 mi) is nearer SYR than ITH in a straight line. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Which airport is nearest most Ithaca venues?
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) is the first airport we list for the venues holding 65% of upcoming events in and around Ithaca (as of Nov 8, 2026); SYR for 35%. Distances are straight lines from each venue.
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?
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Ithaca, 3.8 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists SYR (50 miles).
Which airport is best for Cherry Performance Space at The Cherry Arts?
The closest airport to Cherry Performance Space at The Cherry Arts is Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 4.7 miles away in a straight line; Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) is 51 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
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 2 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Ithaca: Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) and 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?
39 in and around Ithaca in the 30 days from Nov 8, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 67% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 34 of the 39 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. It is the nearest large airport we list; ITH, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is closer at 3.8 miles. 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.
