Flights
Flights to Lancaster
Flying to Lancaster 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 Lancaster, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 427 upcoming events in and around Lancaster (counted Nov 10, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Lancaster is Harrisburg International Airport (MDT), 27 miles away. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 57 miles away. For Fulton Opera House, the nearest is MDT at 26 miles.
Airports serving Lancaster
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Lancaster, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) 27 mi (43 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to Fulton Opera House, American Music Theatre, Sight & Sound Theatres - PA, Mickey's Black Box, The Ware Center, Ephrata Performing Arts Center, Chameleon Club and Freedom Hall at Lancaster County Convention Center. |
| Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) 57 mi (92 km) | Large | None |
Nearest airport to each Lancaster venue
The busiest venues in and around Lancaster, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton Opera House Hotels near Fulton Opera House | MDT, 26 mi | PHL, 58 mi |
| American Music Theatre Hotels near American Music Theatre | MDT, 32 mi | PHL, 52 mi |
| Sight & Sound Theatres - PA Hotels near Sight & Sound Theatres - PA | MDT, 34 mi | PHL, 51 mi |
| Mickey's Black Box Hotels near Mickey's Black Box | MDT, 24 mi | PHL, 60 mi |
| The Ware Center Hotels near The Ware Center | MDT, 26 mi | PHL, 58 mi |
| Ephrata Performing Arts Center Hotels near Ephrata Performing Arts Center | MDT, 31 mi | PHL, 54 mi |
| Chameleon Club Hotels near Chameleon Club | MDT, 26 mi | PHL, 58 mi |
| Freedom Hall at Lancaster County Convention Center Hotels near Freedom Hall at Lancaster County Convention Center | MDT, 27 mi | PHL, 58 mi |
- Fulton Opera House is nearer MDT (26 mi) than PHL (58 mi).
- American Music Theatre is nearer MDT (32 mi) than PHL (52 mi).
- Sight & Sound Theatres - PA is nearer MDT (34 mi) than PHL (51 mi).
Flying in for a Lancaster event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 10, 2026): 96 events in and around Lancaster; 59% on Fri–Sun; 43 of the 96 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.
Fall Dance Concert
Roschel Performing Arts Center, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Why?
Tellus 360, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
From about $44.00View TicketsFall Dance Concert
Roschel Performing Arts Center, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Flamenco y Sol
The Ware Center, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
From about $57.00View TicketsFall Dance Concert
Roschel Performing Arts Center, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
From about $17.00View TicketsThe Collingsworth Family
Calvary Church - Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
From about $40.00View Tickets- From about $62.00View Tickets
Annie
Fulton Opera House, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
From about $125.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Nov 12: Fall Dance Concert
- Nov 13: Fall Dance Concert
- Nov 14: Fall Dance Concert
- Nov 16: The Collingsworth Family
- Nov 18: Annie
- Nov 19: Annie
- Nov 20: Candlelight: Queen vs. The Beatles
- Nov 21: Annie
Flying in to Lancaster: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Fulton Opera House it is MDT, 26 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. MDT, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 27 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, PHL, is 57 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
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 Lancaster in the next 30 days?
96 in and around Lancaster in the 30 days from Nov 10, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 59% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 43 of the 96 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
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.
How many airports serve Lancaster?
StubOrder lists 2 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Lancaster: Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Which airport is best for Fulton Opera House?
The closest airport to Fulton Opera House is Harrisburg International Airport (MDT), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 26 miles away in a straight line; Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 58 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How far is PHL from downtown Lancaster?
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 57 miles (92 km) from downtown Lancaster in a straight line. It is the nearest large airport we list; MDT, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is closer at 27 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.
Which airport is best for American Music Theatre?
The closest airport to American Music Theatre is Harrisburg International Airport (MDT), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 32 miles away in a straight line; Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 52 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
What is the closest airport to Lancaster?
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Lancaster, 27 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists PHL (57 miles).
