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 564 upcoming events in and around New Haven (counted Sep 24, 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 Shubert Theater - CT, the nearest is ISP at 36 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, Space Ballroom and Toads Place CT. |
| Westchester County Airport (HPN) 43 mi (69 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to SHU Community Theatre and Westport Country Playhouse. |
| Bradley International Airport (BDL) 46 mi (73 km) | Large | Nearest to Toyota Oakdale Theatre and Frank Perrotti Jr. Arena at M&T Bank Arena. |
| LaGuardia Airport (LGA) 61 mi (98 km) | Large | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shubert Theater - CT Hotels near Shubert Theater - CT | ISP, 36 mi | HPN, 44 mi |
| Stress Factory Comedy Club - Bridgeport Hotels near Stress Factory Comedy Club - Bridgeport | ISP, 27 mi | HPN, 28 mi |
| SHU Community Theatre Hotels near SHU Community Theatre Airports near SHU Community Theatre | HPN, 24 mi | ISP, 25 mi |
| Space Ballroom Hotels near Space Ballroom Airports near Space Ballroom | ISP, 40 mi | BDL, 42 mi |
| Toyota Oakdale Theatre Hotels near Toyota Oakdale Theatre | BDL, 35 mi | ISP, 47 mi |
| Frank Perrotti Jr. Arena at M&T Bank Arena Hotels near Frank Perrotti Jr. Arena at M&T Bank Arena | BDL, 38 mi | ISP, 44 mi |
| Toads Place CT Hotels near Toads Place CT | ISP, 37 mi | HPN, 44 mi |
| Westport Country Playhouse Hotels near Westport Country Playhouse | HPN, 19 mi | ISP, 27 mi |
- Shubert Theater - CT is nearer ISP (36 mi) than BDL (46 mi).
- Stress Factory Comedy Club - Bridgeport is nearer ISP (27 mi) than BDL (59 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 Sep 24, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ISP | 4 of 8, including Shubert Theater - CT | |
| HPN | 2 of 8, including SHU Community Theatre | |
| BDL | 2 of 8, including Toyota Oakdale Theatre |
Flying in for a New Haven event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 175 events in and around New Haven; 71% on Fri–Sun; 141 of the 175 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.
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
Toads Place CT, New Haven, Connecticut
From about $51.00View TicketsNurse John
Shubert Theater - CT, New Haven, Connecticut
From about $99.00View TicketsAshley Cooke
Toads Place CT, New Haven, Connecticut
From about $55.00View TicketsNurse John
Shubert Theater - CT, New Haven, Connecticut
From about $99.00View TicketsSaturday Night Dance Party
Toads Place CT, New Haven, Connecticut
From about $31.00View Tickets- From about $107.00View Tickets
Bayside
Toads Place CT, New Haven, Connecticut
From about $68.00View TicketsChelsea Handler
College Street Music Hall, New Haven, Connecticut
From about $42.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
- Sep 26: Nurse John
- Sep 27: Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights
- Sep 29: Pennywise
- Sep 30: Taste of Chaos: Hollywood Undead & In This Mome…
- Oct 1: The Wiz
Flying in to New Haven: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Shubert Theater - CT it is ISP, 36 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.
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.
Which airport is best for Stress Factory Comedy Club - Bridgeport?
The closest airport to Stress Factory Comedy Club - Bridgeport is Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 27 miles away in a straight line; Westchester County Airport (HPN) is 28 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
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.
Which New Haven venues are closer to HPN?
Of the busiest New Haven venues, SHU Community Theatre (24 mi, against 25 mi to ISP) and Westport Country Playhouse (19 mi, against 27 mi to ISP) are nearer HPN than ISP in a straight line. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How many events are in New Haven in the next 30 days?
175 in and around New Haven in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 71% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 141 of the 175 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is nearest most New Haven venues?
Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) is the first airport we list for the venues holding 45% of upcoming events in and around New Haven (as of Sep 24, 2026); HPN for 33% and BDL for 22%. 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).
