Flights
Flights to Phoenix
Flying to Phoenix 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 Phoenix, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 2,995 upcoming events in and around Phoenix (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Phoenix is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 3.7 miles away. For Main Stage at Hale Centre Theatre - AZ, the nearest we list is PHX at 14 miles.
We list large airports and smaller ones with scheduled flights; business and private fields are left out. How we measure.
Airports serving Phoenix
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Phoenix, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) 3.7 mi (6 km) | Large | Nearest we list to Main Stage at Hale Centre Theatre - AZ, Stephenson Theatre at Phoenix Theatre, Hormel Theatre at Phoenix Theatre, ASU Gammage, Chase Field, Musical Instrument Museum - Music Theater, Hardes Theatre at Phoenix Theatre and Phoenix Symphony Hall. |
Nearest airport to each Phoenix venue
The busiest venues in and around Phoenix, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Main Stage at Hale Centre Theatre - AZ Hotels near Main Stage at Hale Centre Theatre - AZ | PHX, 14 mi | — |
| Stephenson Theatre at Phoenix Theatre Hotels near Stephenson Theatre at Phoenix Theatre | PHX, 4.2 mi | — |
| Hormel Theatre at Phoenix Theatre Hotels near Hormel Theatre at Phoenix Theatre | PHX, 4.2 mi | — |
| ASU Gammage Hotels near ASU Gammage | PHX, 4.5 mi | — |
| Chase Field Hotels near Chase Field Airports near Chase Field | PHX, 3.4 mi | — |
| Musical Instrument Museum - Music Theater Hotels near Musical Instrument Museum - Music Theater | PHX, 16 mi | — |
| Hardes Theatre at Phoenix Theatre Hotels near Hardes Theatre at Phoenix Theatre | PHX, 4.2 mi | — |
| Phoenix Symphony Hall Hotels near Phoenix Symphony Hall | PHX, 3.5 mi | — |
Home teams and their airports
| Team | Home venue | First airport | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | State Farm Stadium | PHX, 16 mi | NFL stadium airports |
| Arizona Diamondbacks | Chase Field | PHX, 3.4 mi | MLB ballpark airports |
| Phoenix Suns | Mortgage Matchup Center | PHX, 3.5 mi | NBA arena airports |
| Phoenix Mercury | Mortgage Matchup Center | PHX, 3.5 mi | WNBA arena airports |
Flying in for a Phoenix event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 549 events in and around Phoenix; 65% on Fri–Sun; 424 of the 533 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.
80's New Wave - Tribute to The Police, The Cars, Talking Heads & Elvis Costello
Concert Hall at Hale Centre Theatre - AZ, Gilbert, Arizona
Midland - Country Band
Mesa Amphitheatre, Mesa, Arizona
From about $1,019.00View TicketsCandlelight: 90s Hip Hop on Strings
Madison Center for the Arts, Phoenix, Arizona
From about $59.00View TicketsJustin Moore
Celebrity Theatre - AZ, Phoenix, Arizona
From about $72.00View Tickets156/Silence
The Rosetta Room, Mesa, Arizona
Improv Comedy Show
The Bridge Improv Theater, Mesa, Arizona
Les Miserables
Stephenson Theatre at Phoenix Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona
From about $118.00View Tickets
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Flying in to Phoenix: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Main Stage at Hale Centre Theatre - AZ it is PHX, 14 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 best for Stephenson Theatre at Phoenix Theatre?
The closest airport to Stephenson Theatre at Phoenix Theatre is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 4.2 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for Main Stage at Hale Centre Theatre - AZ?
The closest airport we list for Main Stage at Hale Centre Theatre - AZ is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 14 miles away in a straight line.
What is the closest airport to Phoenix?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Phoenix, 3.7 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.
Which airport is closest to the Arizona Diamondbacks' home ballpark?
The Arizona Diamondbacks play home games at Chase Field. The closest airport to Chase Field is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 3.4 miles away in a straight line.
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 closest to the Arizona Cardinals' home stadium?
The Arizona Cardinals play home games at State Farm Stadium. The closest airport to State Farm Stadium is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 16 miles away in a straight line.
How many airports serve Phoenix?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Phoenix: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
How many events are in Phoenix in the next 30 days?
549 in and around Phoenix in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 65% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 424 of the 533 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
How far is PHX from downtown Phoenix?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 3.7 miles (6 km) from downtown Phoenix 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.
