Flights
Flights to New Brunswick
Flying to New Brunswick 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 4 airports with scheduled flights near New Brunswick, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 386 upcoming events in and around New Brunswick (counted Nov 8, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown New Brunswick is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 20 miles away. Also within 56 miles: LGA (36 mi), JFK (36 mi), HPN (55 mi). For Mayo Performing Arts Center, the nearest is EWR at 18 miles. Search NYC to compare every New Brunswick airport at once.
Airports serving New Brunswick
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of New Brunswick, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) 20 mi (32 km) | Large | Nearest to Mayo Performing Arts Center, TD Bank Ballpark, State Theatre - New Jersey, Arthur Laurents Theater at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, Stress Factory Comedy Club - New Brunswick, Jersey Mike's Arena, The Dojo Of Comedy and SHI Stadium. |
| LaGuardia Airport (LGA) 36 mi (58 km) | Large | None |
| John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 36 mi (59 km) | Large | None |
| Westchester County Airport (HPN) 55 mi (89 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | None |
Nearest airport to each New Brunswick venue
The busiest venues in and around New Brunswick, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Performing Arts Center Hotels near Mayo Performing Arts Center | EWR, 18 mi | LGA, 32 mi |
| TD Bank Ballpark Hotels near TD Bank Ballpark | EWR, 22 mi | LGA, 39 mi |
| State Theatre - New Jersey Hotels near State Theatre - New Jersey | EWR, 20 mi | LGA, 36 mi |
| Arthur Laurents Theater at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center Hotels near Arthur Laurents Theater at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center | EWR, 20 mi | LGA, 36 mi |
| Stress Factory Comedy Club - New Brunswick Hotels near Stress Factory Comedy Club - New Brunswick | EWR, 20 mi | LGA, 36 mi |
| Jersey Mike's Arena Hotels near Jersey Mike's Arena | EWR, 18 mi | LGA, 34 mi |
| The Dojo Of Comedy Hotels near The Dojo Of Comedy | EWR, 19 mi | LGA, 32 mi |
| SHI Stadium Hotels near SHI Stadium | EWR, 20 mi | LGA, 36 mi |
Venue by airport
Straight-line miles from each of the busiest venues to each airport; the nearest is in bold.
| Venue | EWR | LGA | JFK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Performing Arts Center | 18 mi | 32 mi | 38 mi |
| TD Bank Ballpark | 22 mi | 39 mi | 41 mi |
| State Theatre - New Jersey | 20 mi | 36 mi | 36 mi |
| Arthur Laurents Theater at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center | 20 mi | 36 mi | 36 mi |
| Stress Factory Comedy Club - New Brunswick | 20 mi | 36 mi | 36 mi |
| Jersey Mike's Arena | 18 mi | 34 mi | 35 mi |
| The Dojo Of Comedy | 19 mi | 32 mi | 39 mi |
| SHI Stadium | 20 mi | 36 mi | 37 mi |
Flying in for a New Brunswick event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 8, 2026): 81 events in and around New Brunswick; 72% on Fri–Sun; 55 of the 79 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.
Don McMillan
Stress Factory Comedy Club - New Brunswick, New Brunswick, New Jersey
From about $138.00View TicketsJeff Arcuri
Stress Factory Comedy Club - New Brunswick, New Brunswick, New Jersey
From about $1,090.00View TicketsJoe Russo's Almost Dead
State Theatre - New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey
From about $104.00View TicketsJeff Arcuri
Stress Factory Comedy Club - New Brunswick, New Brunswick, New Jersey
From about $1,090.00View TicketsVicki Lawrence and Mama
Elizabeth Ross Johnson Theater at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey
Jeff Arcuri
Stress Factory Comedy Club - New Brunswick, New Brunswick, New Jersey
From about $1,090.00View Tickets- From about $57.00View Tickets
Vicki Lawrence and Mama
Elizabeth Ross Johnson Theater at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey
Search flights for:
- Nov 10: Don McMillan
- Nov 12: Jeff Arcuri
- Nov 13: Jeff Arcuri
- Nov 14: CoComelon Live!
- Nov 15: The Hip Hop Nutcracker
- Nov 20: Vic DiBitetto
See all New Brunswick events →
Flying in to New Brunswick: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Mayo Performing Arts Center it is EWR, 18 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Compare the airports at once. Search NYC instead of one airport to see fares into the New Brunswick airports it covers side by side.
- 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 TD Bank Ballpark?
The closest airport to TD Bank Ballpark is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 22 miles away in a straight line; LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is 39 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
What is the closest airport to New Brunswick?
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown New Brunswick, 20 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists LGA (36 miles), JFK (36 miles) and HPN (55 miles).
Which airport is best for Mayo Performing Arts Center?
The closest airport to Mayo Performing Arts Center is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 18 miles away in a straight line; LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is 32 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
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 airports serve New Brunswick?
StubOrder lists 4 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown New Brunswick: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Westchester County Airport (HPN). Airlines also sell NYC as one code covering several New Brunswick airports, and the search form accepts it.
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 events are in New Brunswick in the next 30 days?
81 in and around New Brunswick in the 30 days from Nov 8, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 72% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 55 of the 79 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
How far is EWR from downtown New Brunswick?
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is 20 miles (32 km) from downtown New Brunswick 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.
