Flights
Flights to Portland, ME
Flying to Portland 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 Portland, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 272 upcoming events in and around Portland (counted Nov 9, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Portland is Portland International Jetport (PWM), 2.4 miles away. For Delta Dental Park At Hadlock Field, the nearest is PWM at 1.7 miles.
Airports serving Portland
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Portland, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Portland International Jetport (PWM) 2.4 mi (4 km) | Large | Nearest to Delta Dental Park At Hadlock Field, Merrill Auditorium, Cross Insurance Arena, State Theatre - ME, Portland Exposition Building, Portland House of Music and Events, Aura - ME and Vinegar Hill Music Theatre. |
Nearest airport to each Portland venue
The busiest venues in and around Portland, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Dental Park At Hadlock Field Hotels near Delta Dental Park At Hadlock Field | PWM, 1.7 mi | None |
| Merrill Auditorium Hotels near Merrill Auditorium | PWM, 2.7 mi | None |
| Cross Insurance Arena Hotels near Cross Insurance Arena | PWM, 2.6 mi | None |
| State Theatre - ME Hotels near State Theatre - ME | PWM, 2.3 mi | None |
| Portland Exposition Building Hotels near Portland Exposition Building | PWM, 1.7 mi | None |
| Portland House of Music and Events Hotels near Portland House of Music and Events | PWM, 2.7 mi | None |
| Aura - ME Hotels near Aura - ME | PWM, 2.6 mi | None |
| Vinegar Hill Music Theatre Hotels near Vinegar Hill Music Theatre | PWM, 20 mi | None |
Flying in for a Portland event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 9, 2026): 52 events in and around Portland; 64% on Fri–Sun; 36 of the 51 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.
Maine Mariners vs. Wheeling Nailers
Cross Insurance Arena, Portland, Maine
Portland Symphony Orchestra: Eckart Preu - Midori Plays Shostakovich
Merrill Auditorium, Portland, Maine
Trey Anastasio
State Theatre - ME, Portland, Maine
Punch Brothers
State Theatre - ME, Portland, Maine
Andrea Gibson
State Theatre - ME, Portland, Maine
Geoff Tate's Operation: Mindcrime
Aura - ME, Portland, Maine
Big Head Todd and The Monsters
State Theatre - ME, Portland, Maine
Sam Shackleton
Portland House of Music and Events, Portland, Maine
Search flights for:
- Nov 10: Maine Mariners vs. Wheeling Nailers
- Nov 11: Punch Brothers
- Nov 12: Andrea Gibson
- Nov 13: Big Head Todd and The Monsters
- Nov 14: TobyMac, Third Day & Chris Tomlin
Flying in to Portland: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Delta Dental Park At Hadlock Field it is PWM, 1.7 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
How far is PWM from downtown Portland?
Portland International Jetport (PWM) is 2.4 miles (4 km) from downtown Portland 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 airport is best for Delta Dental Park At Hadlock Field?
The closest airport to Delta Dental Park At Hadlock Field is Portland International Jetport (PWM), 1.7 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 best for Merrill Auditorium?
The closest airport to Merrill Auditorium is Portland International Jetport (PWM), 2.7 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.
How many events are in Portland in the next 30 days?
52 in and around Portland in the 30 days from Nov 9, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 64% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 36 of the 51 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
What is the closest airport to Portland?
Portland International Jetport (PWM) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Portland, 2.4 miles away in a straight line.
How many airports serve Portland?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Portland: Portland International Jetport (PWM).
