Flights
Flights to New Hope
Flying to New Hope 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 New Hope, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 522 upcoming events in and around New Hope (counted Nov 8, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The nearest large airport we list to downtown New Hope is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 36 miles away. Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is nearer at 32 miles; it is the first airport we list for some New Hope venues. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is 48 miles away. For Bucks County Playhouse, the nearest we list is PHL at 37 miles.
We list large airports and smaller ones with scheduled flights; business and private fields are left out. How we measure.
Airports serving New Hope
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of New Hope, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) 36 mi (59 km) | Large | Nearest we list to Bucks County Playhouse. |
| Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) 48 mi (78 km) | Large | Nearest we list to Kelsey Theatre At Mercer, Matthews Theatre - McCarter Theatre Center, Berlind Theatre - McCarter Theatre Center, The Theatre at RVCC, Richardson Auditorium In Alexander Hall and Princeton Stadium. |
Nearest airport to each New Hope venue
The busiest venues in and around New Hope, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bucks County Playhouse Hotels near Bucks County Playhouse | PHL, 37 mi | EWR, 47 mi |
| Kelsey Theatre At Mercer Hotels near Kelsey Theatre At Mercer | EWR, 40 mi | PHL, 41 mi |
| Matthews Theatre - McCarter Theatre Center Hotels near Matthews Theatre - McCarter Theatre Center | EWR, 35 mi | PHL, 45 mi |
| Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Hotels near Hunterdon Hills Playhouse | ABE, 24 mi | EWR, 43 mi |
| Berlind Theatre - McCarter Theatre Center Hotels near Berlind Theatre - McCarter Theatre Center | EWR, 35 mi | PHL, 45 mi |
| The Theatre at RVCC Hotels near The Theatre at RVCC | EWR, 28 mi | LGA, 45 mi |
| Richardson Auditorium In Alexander Hall Hotels near Richardson Auditorium In Alexander Hall | EWR, 35 mi | PHL, 45 mi |
| Princeton Stadium Hotels near Princeton Stadium | EWR, 35 mi | PHL, 45 mi |
- Kelsey Theatre At Mercer is nearer EWR (40 mi) than PHL (41 mi).
- Matthews Theatre - McCarter Theatre Center is nearer EWR (35 mi) than PHL (45 mi).
- Hunterdon Hills Playhouse is nearer ABE (24 mi) than PHL (55 mi).
Best airport for most New Hope events
Each upcoming event in and around New Hope 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PHL | 1 of 8, including Bucks County Playhouse | |
| EWR | 6 of 8, including Kelsey Theatre At Mercer | |
| ABE | 1 of 8, including Hunterdon Hills Playhouse |
Flying in for a New Hope event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 8, 2026): 78 events in and around New Hope; 69% on Fri–Sun; 30 of the 78 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.
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Flying in to New Hope: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Bucks County Playhouse it is PHL, 37 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- 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
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.
What is the closest airport to New Hope?
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the nearest large airport we list to downtown New Hope, 36 miles away in a straight line. Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is nearer at 32 miles; it is the first airport we list for some New Hope venues. StubOrder also lists EWR (48 miles). We list large airports and smaller ones with scheduled flights; business and private fields are left out.
Which airport is best for Bucks County Playhouse?
The closest airport we list for Bucks County Playhouse is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 37 miles away in a straight line; Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is 47 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Which airport is best for Kelsey Theatre At Mercer?
The closest airport we list for Kelsey Theatre At Mercer is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 40 miles away in a straight line; Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 41 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How many airports serve New Hope?
StubOrder lists 2 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown New Hope: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). ABE is also the first airport we list for some New Hope venues.
How far is PHL from downtown New Hope?
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 36 miles (59 km) from downtown New Hope 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.
Which New Hope venues are closer to EWR?
Of the busiest New Hope venues, Kelsey Theatre At Mercer (40 mi, against 41 mi to PHL), Matthews Theatre - McCarter Theatre Center (35 mi, against 45 mi to PHL) and Berlind Theatre - McCarter Theatre Center (35 mi, against 45 mi to PHL) are nearer EWR than PHL 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 many events are in New Hope in the next 30 days?
78 in and around New Hope in the 30 days from Nov 8, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 69% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 30 of the 78 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is nearest most New Hope venues?
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the first airport we list for the venues holding 46% of upcoming events in and around New Hope (as of Nov 8, 2026); EWR for 42% and ABE for 12%. Distances are straight lines from each venue.
