Flights
Flights to New York
Flying to New York 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 6 airports with scheduled flights near New York, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 16,061 upcoming events in and around New York (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown New York is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 8.3 miles away. Also within 55 miles: EWR (8.6 mi), JFK (13 mi), HPN (29 mi), ISP (48 mi), SWF (55 mi). For Westside Theatre Upstairs, the nearest is LGA at 6.4 miles. Search NYC to compare every New York airport at once.
Airports serving New York
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of New York, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| LaGuardia Airport (LGA) 8.3 mi (13 km) | Large | The closest airport to Midtown, about 8 miles away in northern Queens, and much the most pleasant to use since its rebuild. The catch is that it has no rail connection at all -- the long-promised AirTrain was cancelled -- so the transit option is the free Q70 LaGuardia Link bus to the Jackson Heights subway complex, which puts you on the 7, E, F, M and R, or on to Woodside for the LIRR. A taxi or rideshare is 25 to 30 minutes off-peak and can take twice that at rush hour. Almost entirely domestic and short-haul routes. |
| Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) 8.6 mi (14 km) | Large | In New Jersey, about 16 miles from Midtown, and the only one of the three with a mainline railway station of its own: NJ Transit and Amtrak run from Newark Liberty International Airport Station to Penn Station in Manhattan in around half an hour. Note that the AirTrain shuttle connecting the terminals to that station is in the middle of a full replacement and has been substituted by shuttle buses, so check before counting on a tight connection. Comfortably the best airport if your event is at MetLife Stadium or anywhere in New Jersey. |
| John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 13 mi (21 km) | Large | The largest of the three and the one most international flights use, in southern Queens roughly 15 miles from Midtown. The AirTrain is a separate paid connector (around $8.75) linking every terminal to two rail hubs: Jamaica, for the Long Island Rail Road into Penn Station or Grand Central Madison in about 20 minutes, and Howard Beach for the A train, which is much cheaper and much slower. By car, budget 45 minutes to well over an hour; the Van Wyck Expressway is reliably bad. |
| Westchester County Airport (HPN) 29 mi (47 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | A small, easy airport about 35 miles north of Midtown, with limited schedules and often higher fares. Metro-North's Harlem line reaches Grand Central from White Plains in roughly 40 minutes, but you still have to cover the gap between the airport and the station. Worth a look only if the schedule happens to suit. |
| Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) 48 mi (77 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | On Long Island, about 50 miles east of Manhattan, served by a small number of low-cost routes. It sits near the LIRR's Ronkonkoma branch, which makes it a defensible choice for an event at UBS Arena or anywhere on the Island, and a poor one for anything in Manhattan. |
| New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) 55 mi (88 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | About 60 miles north of the city in the Hudson Valley. Occasionally very cheap, but there is no quick way in and the transfer will eat the saving. Realistically, only sensible if you are driving elsewhere in the region anyway. |
Which airport for which venue
The busiest venues in and around New York, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Theatre Upstairs Hotels near Westside Theatre Upstairs | LGA, 6.4 mi | EWR, 10 mi |
| St. James Theatre Hotels near St. James Theatre | LGA, 6.2 mi | EWR, 11 mi |
| Winter Garden Theatre - New York Hotels near Winter Garden Theatre - New York | LGA, 5.9 mi | EWR, 11 mi |
| Magic Mike Live - New York Hotels near Magic Mike Live - New York | LGA, 6.1 mi | EWR, 11 mi |
| Al Hirschfeld Theatre Hotels near Al Hirschfeld Theatre | LGA, 6.2 mi | EWR, 11 mi |
| Lyceum Theatre - New York Hotels near Lyceum Theatre - New York | LGA, 6 mi | EWR, 11 mi |
| Bernard B. Jacobs Theater Hotels near Bernard B. Jacobs Theater | LGA, 6.2 mi | EWR, 11 mi |
| Walter Kerr Theatre Hotels near Walter Kerr Theatre | LGA, 6 mi | EWR, 11 mi |
Venue by airport
Straight-line miles from each of the busiest venues to each airport; the nearest is in bold.
| Venue | LGA | EWR | JFK | HPN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Theatre Upstairs | 6.4 mi | 10 mi | 14 mi | 26 mi |
| St. James Theatre | 6.2 mi | 11 mi | 14 mi | 26 mi |
| Winter Garden Theatre - New York | 5.9 mi | 11 mi | 14 mi | 26 mi |
| Magic Mike Live - New York | 6.1 mi | 11 mi | 14 mi | 26 mi |
| Al Hirschfeld Theatre | 6.2 mi | 11 mi | 14 mi | 26 mi |
| Lyceum Theatre - New York | 6 mi | 11 mi | 14 mi | 26 mi |
| Bernard B. Jacobs Theater | 6.2 mi | 11 mi | 14 mi | 26 mi |
| Walter Kerr Theatre | 6 mi | 11 mi | 14 mi | 26 mi |
Home teams and their airports
| Team | Home venue | First airport | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | MetLife Stadium | EWR, 9.7 mi | NFL stadium airports |
| New York Jets | MetLife Stadium | EWR, 9.7 mi | NFL stadium airports |
| New York Mets | Citi Field | LGA, 2 mi | MLB ballpark airports |
| New York Yankees | Yankee Stadium | LGA, 4.7 mi | MLB ballpark airports |
| Brooklyn Nets | Barclays Center | LGA, 8.5 mi | NBA arena airports |
| New York Knicks | Madison Square Garden | LGA, 6.6 mi | NBA arena airports |
| New Jersey Devils | Prudential Center | EWR, 2.8 mi | NHL arena airports |
| New York Islanders | UBS Arena | JFK, 5.6 mi | NHL arena airports |
| New York Rangers | Madison Square Garden | LGA, 6.6 mi | NHL arena airports |
| New York City FC | Yankee Stadium | LGA, 4.7 mi | MLS stadium airports |
| New York Red Bulls | Sports Illustrated Stadium | EWR, 3 mi | MLS stadium airports |
| New York Liberty | Barclays Center | LGA, 8.5 mi | WNBA arena airports |
Flying in for a New York event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 3,060 events in and around New York; 59% on Fri–Sun; 2,163 of the 3,005 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.
Masquerade (Multiple Dates and Times)
Masquerade NYC, New York, New York
Reggaeton on Houston
San Antonios, New York, New York
The Birdland Big Band
Birdland Jazz Club, New York, New York
From about $63.00View TicketsCrown Magnetar & To The Grave
The Meadows - Brooklyn, Brooklyn, New York
From about $69.00View TicketsMatt Wilson
Birdland Theatre, New York, New York
From about $60.00View TicketsWilliam Beckmann
Mercury Lounge - NY, New York, New York
From about $19.00View TicketsJoe Russo's Almost Dead
The Rooftop at Pier 17, New York, New York
From about $180.00View TicketsThe Prodigy
Under The K Bridge, Brooklyn, New York
From about $167.00View Tickets
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Flying in to New York: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Westside Theatre Upstairs it is LGA, 6.4 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 York 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
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 closest to the New York Giants' home stadium?
The New York Giants and the New York Jets play home games at MetLife Stadium. The closest airport we list for MetLife Stadium is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 9.7 miles away in a straight line.
How far is LGA from downtown New York?
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is 8.3 miles (13 km) from downtown New York 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.
How many airports serve New York?
StubOrder lists 6 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown New York: LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Westchester County Airport (HPN), Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) and New York Stewart International Airport (SWF). Airlines also sell NYC as one code covering several New York airports, and the search form accepts it.
What is the closest airport to New York?
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown New York, 8.3 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists EWR (8.6 miles), JFK (13 miles), HPN (29 miles), ISP (48 miles) and SWF (55 miles).
Which airport is closest to the New York Mets' home ballpark?
The New York Mets play home games at Citi Field. The closest airport to Citi Field is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 2 miles away in a straight line.
How many events are in New York in the next 30 days?
3,060 in and around New York in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 59% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 2,163 of the 3,005 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.
Which airport is best for St. James Theatre?
The closest airport to St. James Theatre is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 6.2 miles away in a straight line; Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is 11 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Which airport is best for Westside Theatre Upstairs?
The closest airport to Westside Theatre Upstairs is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 6.4 miles away in a straight line; Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is 10 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
