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 514 upcoming events in and around Lancaster (counted Sep 24, 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 Sight & Sound Theatres - PA, the nearest is MDT at 34 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 Sight & Sound Theatres - PA, American Music Theatre, Mickey's Black Box, Ephrata Performing Arts Center, Tellus 360, Phantom Power, Chameleon Club and Buck Motorsports Park & Entertainment Complex. |
| Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) 57 mi (92 km) | Large | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sight & Sound Theatres - PA Hotels near Sight & Sound Theatres - PA | MDT, 34 mi | PHL, 51 mi |
| American Music Theatre Hotels near American Music Theatre | MDT, 32 mi | PHL, 52 mi |
| Mickey's Black Box Hotels near Mickey's Black Box | MDT, 24 mi | PHL, 60 mi |
| Ephrata Performing Arts Center Hotels near Ephrata Performing Arts Center | MDT, 31 mi | PHL, 54 mi |
| Tellus 360 Hotels near Tellus 360 | MDT, 27 mi | PHL, 58 mi |
| Phantom Power Hotels near Phantom Power | MDT, 25 mi | BWI, 59 mi |
| Chameleon Club Hotels near Chameleon Club | MDT, 26 mi | PHL, 58 mi |
| Buck Motorsports Park & Entertainment Complex Hotels near Buck Motorsports Park & Entertainment Complex | MDT, 35 mi | PHL, 53 mi |
- Sight & Sound Theatres - PA is nearer MDT (34 mi) than PHL (51 mi).
- American Music Theatre is nearer MDT (32 mi) than PHL (52 mi).
- Mickey's Black Box is nearer MDT (24 mi) than PHL (60 mi).
Flying in for a Lancaster event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 107 events in and around Lancaster; 61% on Fri–Sun; 49 of the 107 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.
Ragtime
Fulton Opera House, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
From about $75.00View TicketsGimme Gimme Disco
Tellus 360, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
From about $37.00View Tickets- From about $75.00View Tickets
Ragtime
Fulton Opera House, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
From about $75.00View TicketsBrian Regan
American Music Theatre, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- From about $75.00View Tickets
- From about $76.00View Tickets
Ragtime
Fulton Opera House, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
From about $76.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Ragtime
- Sep 25: Gimme Gimme Disco
- Sep 26: Ragtime
- Sep 26: Brian Regan
- Sep 27: Ragtime
- Sep 30: Ragtime
- Oct 1: Ragtime
- Oct 2: Ragtime
Flying in to Lancaster: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Sight & Sound Theatres - PA it is MDT, 34 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?
107 in and around Lancaster in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 61% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 49 of the 107 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).
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 Sight & Sound Theatres - PA?
The closest airport to Sight & Sound Theatres - PA is Harrisburg International Airport (MDT), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 34 miles away in a straight line; Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 51 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
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).
