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 3,192 upcoming events in and around Philadelphia (counted Sep 24, 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, Academy Of Music - PA, Bristol Riverside Theatre, Xfinity Mobile Arena, Helium Comedy Club - Philadelphia, Marian Anderson Hall at The Kimmel Center, Punch Line Comedy Club - Philadelphia and Haas Stage - People's Light & Theatre. |
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 | — |
| Academy Of Music - PA Hotels near Academy Of Music - PA | PHL, 6.6 mi | — |
| Bristol Riverside Theatre Hotels near Bristol Riverside Theatre | PHL, 26 mi | EWR, 55 mi |
| Xfinity Mobile Arena Hotels near Xfinity Mobile Arena Airports near Xfinity Mobile Arena | PHL, 4.3 mi | — |
| Helium Comedy Club - Philadelphia Hotels near Helium Comedy Club - Philadelphia | PHL, 6.5 mi | — |
| Marian Anderson Hall at The Kimmel Center Hotels near Marian Anderson Hall at The Kimmel Center | PHL, 6.5 mi | — |
| Punch Line Comedy Club - Philadelphia Hotels near Punch Line Comedy Club - Philadelphia | PHL, 8.5 mi | — |
| Haas Stage - People's Light & Theatre Hotels near Haas Stage - People's Light & Theatre | PHL, 19 mi | — |
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 Sep 24, 2026): 707 events in and around Philadelphia; 63% on Fri–Sun; 565 of the 686 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.
Sex Pistols (Steve Jones, Paul Cook & Glen Matlock)
The Fillmore - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
From about $101.00View TicketsThe Philadelphia Orchestra: Yannick Nezet-Seguin - Symphonic Rituals
Marian Anderson Hall at The Kimmel Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
From about $97.00View TicketsTemple Owls vs. Army West Point Black Knights
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
From about $11.00View TicketsPhiladelphia Phillies Vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
From about $50.00View TicketsDrew Lynch
Helium Comedy Club - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
From about $54.00View TicketsLiza Treyger
Punch Line Comedy Club - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
From about $47.00View TicketsBlu Eyes
Nikki Lopez, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
From about $65.00View 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.
PARKING: Temple Owls vs. Army West Point Black Knights
Lincoln Financial Field Parking Lots, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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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?
707 in and around Philadelphia in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 63% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 565 of the 686 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is best for Academy Of Music - PA?
The closest airport to Academy Of Music - PA is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 6.6 miles away in a straight line.
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.
