Flights
Flights to Philadelphia
Flying to Philadelphia 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 airport with scheduled flights near Philadelphia, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 2,740 upcoming events in and around Philadelphia (counted Nov 8, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Philadelphia is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 7 miles away. For Walnut Street Theatre, the nearest is PHL at 7 miles.
Airports serving Philadelphia
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Philadelphia, 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) 7 mi (11 km) | Large | Nearest we list to Walnut Street Theatre, Bristol Riverside Theatre, Academy Of Music - PA, Xfinity Mobile Arena, Punch Line Comedy Club - Philadelphia, Haas Stage - People's Light & Theatre, Helium Comedy Club - Philadelphia and Marian Anderson Hall at The Kimmel Center. |
Nearest airport to each Philadelphia venue
The busiest venues in and around Philadelphia, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Street Theatre Hotels near Walnut Street Theatre | PHL, 7 mi | None |
| Bristol Riverside Theatre Hotels near Bristol Riverside Theatre | PHL, 26 mi | EWR, 55 mi |
| Academy Of Music - PA Hotels near Academy Of Music - PA | PHL, 6.6 mi | None |
| Xfinity Mobile Arena Hotels near Xfinity Mobile Arena Airports near Xfinity Mobile Arena | PHL, 4.3 mi | None |
| Punch Line Comedy Club - Philadelphia Hotels near Punch Line Comedy Club - Philadelphia | PHL, 8.5 mi | None |
| Haas Stage - People's Light & Theatre Hotels near Haas Stage - People's Light & Theatre | PHL, 19 mi | None |
| Helium Comedy Club - Philadelphia Hotels near Helium Comedy Club - Philadelphia | PHL, 6.5 mi | None |
| Marian Anderson Hall at The Kimmel Center Hotels near Marian Anderson Hall at The Kimmel Center | PHL, 6.5 mi | None |
Home teams and their airports
| Team | Home venue | First airport | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles | Lincoln Financial Field | PHL, 4.4 mi | NFL stadium airports |
| Philadelphia Phillies | Citizens Bank Park | PHL, 4.6 mi | MLB ballpark airports |
| Philadelphia 76ers | Xfinity Mobile Arena | PHL, 4.3 mi | NBA arena airports |
| Philadelphia Flyers | Xfinity Mobile Arena | PHL, 4.3 mi | NHL arena airports |
| Philadelphia Union | Subaru Park | PHL, 8 mi | MLS stadium airports |
Flying in for a Philadelphia event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 8, 2026): 611 events in and around Philadelphia; 68% on Fri–Sun; 449 of the 603 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.
Steve Gerben
Helium Comedy Club - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Since Forever Jeff Ament & Barry Ament in Conversation
The Loft At City Winery - Philadelphia , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Saosin
Brooklyn Bowl - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
From about $119.00View TicketsBoston Manor
The Foundry - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
From about $42.00View TicketsCam Bertrand
Helium Comedy Club - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
From about $86.00View TicketsGreta Titelman
Punch Line Comedy Club - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
From about $37.00View TicketsThe Magician's Table
Innovation Studio at The Kimmel Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The James Hunter Six
City Winery - Philadelphia , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
From about $65.00View Tickets
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Flying in to Philadelphia: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Walnut Street Theatre it is PHL, 7 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
Which airport is closest to the Philadelphia Eagles' home stadium?
The Philadelphia Eagles play home games at Lincoln Financial Field. The closest airport to Lincoln Financial Field is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 4.4 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is closest to the Philadelphia Phillies' home ballpark?
The Philadelphia Phillies play home games at Citizens Bank Park. The closest airport to Citizens Bank Park is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 4.6 miles away in a straight line.
How far is PHL from downtown Philadelphia?
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 7 miles (11 km) from downtown Philadelphia 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 events are in Philadelphia in the next 30 days?
611 in and around Philadelphia in the 30 days from Nov 8, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 68% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 449 of the 603 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
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 Philadelphia?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Philadelphia: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
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 Philadelphia?
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Philadelphia, 7 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for Walnut Street Theatre?
The closest airport to Walnut Street Theatre is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 7 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for Bristol Riverside Theatre?
The closest airport we list for Bristol Riverside Theatre is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 26 miles away in a straight line; Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is 55 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
