Flights
Flights to New Haven
Flying to New Haven 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 Haven, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 472 upcoming events in and around New Haven (counted Nov 8, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown New Haven is Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP), 37 miles away. Also within 61 miles: HPN (43 mi), BDL (46 mi), LGA (61 mi). For Westport Country Playhouse, the nearest is HPN at 19 miles.
Airports serving New Haven
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of New Haven, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) 37 mi (59 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to Shubert Theater - CT, Stress Factory Comedy Club - Bridgeport and Toads Place CT. |
| Westchester County Airport (HPN) 43 mi (69 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to Westport Country Playhouse, SHU Community Theatre, StageOne at Fairfield Theatre Company and William H. Pitt Health And Recreation Center. |
| Bradley International Airport (BDL) 46 mi (73 km) | Large | Nearest to Toyota Oakdale Theatre. |
| LaGuardia Airport (LGA) 61 mi (98 km) | Large | None |
Nearest airport to each New Haven venue
The busiest venues in and around New Haven, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Westport Country Playhouse Hotels near Westport Country Playhouse | HPN, 19 mi | ISP, 27 mi |
| Shubert Theater - CT Hotels near Shubert Theater - CT | ISP, 36 mi | HPN, 44 mi |
| SHU Community Theatre Hotels near SHU Community Theatre | HPN, 24 mi | ISP, 25 mi |
| Stress Factory Comedy Club - Bridgeport Hotels near Stress Factory Comedy Club - Bridgeport | ISP, 27 mi | HPN, 28 mi |
| StageOne at Fairfield Theatre Company Hotels near StageOne at Fairfield Theatre Company | HPN, 24 mi | ISP, 25 mi |
| Toyota Oakdale Theatre Hotels near Toyota Oakdale Theatre | BDL, 35 mi | ISP, 47 mi |
| Toads Place CT Hotels near Toads Place CT | ISP, 37 mi | HPN, 44 mi |
| William H. Pitt Health And Recreation Center Hotels near William H. Pitt Health And Recreation Center | HPN, 27 mi | ISP, 31 mi |
- Westport Country Playhouse is nearer HPN (19 mi) than BDL (65 mi).
- Shubert Theater - CT is nearer ISP (36 mi) than BDL (46 mi).
- SHU Community Theatre is nearer HPN (24 mi) than BDL (63 mi).
Best airport for most New Haven events
Each upcoming event in and around New Haven 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HPN | 4 of 8, including Westport Country Playhouse | |
| ISP | 3 of 8, including Shubert Theater - CT | |
| BDL | 1 of 8, including Toyota Oakdale Theatre |
Flying in for a New Haven event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 8, 2026): 141 events in and around New Haven; 71% on Fri–Sun; 106 of the 141 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.
Skip to the parking passes (1)
Waterparks
Toads Place CT, New Haven, Connecticut
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College Street Music Hall, New Haven, Connecticut
From about $82.00View TicketsHypersonic Glow Party
Toads Place CT, New Haven, Connecticut
From about $32.00View TicketsYale Bulldogs vs. Princeton Tigers
Yale Bowl, New Haven, Connecticut
From about $41.00View TicketsSaturday Night Dance Party
Toads Place CT, New Haven, Connecticut
From about $27.00View TicketsYale Bulldogs vs. Emmanuel College Lions
John J. Lee Amphitheater At Payne Whitney Gym, New Haven, Connecticut
Catch Your Breath
Toads Place CT, New Haven, Connecticut
From about $56.00View Tickets
Add-ons, not event tickets
Parking, tailgates and passes 1
These are add-on products rather than admission to the event itself, so they are listed separately and are not counted among the upcoming dates above.
Yale Bulldogs vs. Princeton Tigers Parking Pass
Yale Bowl Parking Lots, New Haven, Connecticut
Search flights for:
- Nov 10: Waterparks
- Nov 11: Trivium, In Flames & Fit For An Autopsy
- Nov 13: Hypersonic Glow Party
- Nov 14: Yale Bulldogs vs. Princeton Tigers
- Nov 15: Yale Bulldogs vs. Emmanuel College Lions
- Nov 18: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Flying in to New Haven: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Westport Country Playhouse it is HPN, 19 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. ISP, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 37 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, BDL, is 46 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 airport is best for Shubert Theater - CT?
The closest airport to Shubert Theater - CT is Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 36 miles away in a straight line; Westchester County Airport (HPN) is 44 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
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.
Which airport is best for Westport Country Playhouse?
The closest airport to Westport Country Playhouse is Westchester County Airport (HPN), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 19 miles away in a straight line; Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) is 27 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Which New Haven venues are closer to ISP?
Of the busiest New Haven venues, Shubert Theater - CT (36 mi, against 44 mi to HPN), Stress Factory Comedy Club - Bridgeport (27 mi, against 28 mi to HPN) and Toads Place CT (37 mi, against 44 mi to HPN) are nearer ISP than HPN in a straight line. 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 far is BDL from downtown New Haven?
Bradley International Airport (BDL) is 46 miles (73 km) from downtown New Haven in a straight line. It is the nearest large airport we list; ISP, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is closer at 37 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.
How many events are in New Haven in the next 30 days?
141 in and around New Haven in the 30 days from Nov 8, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 71% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 106 of the 141 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is nearest most New Haven venues?
Westchester County Airport (HPN) is the first airport we list for the venues holding 45% of upcoming events in and around New Haven (as of Nov 8, 2026); ISP for 39% and BDL for 16%. Distances are straight lines from each venue.
What is the closest airport to New Haven?
Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown New Haven, 37 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists HPN (43 miles), BDL (46 miles) and LGA (61 miles).
How many airports serve New Haven?
StubOrder lists 4 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown New Haven: Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP), Westchester County Airport (HPN), Bradley International Airport (BDL) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
