Flights
Flights to Portsmouth
Flying to Portsmouth 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 3 airports with scheduled flights near Portsmouth, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 447 upcoming events in and around Portsmouth (counted Nov 9, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Portsmouth is Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT), 36 miles away. Also within 51 miles: PWM (45 mi), BOS (51 mi). For Seacoast Repertory Theatre, the nearest is MHT at 36 miles.
Airports serving Portsmouth
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Portsmouth, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) 36 mi (57 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to Seacoast Repertory Theatre, The Historic Theater at The Music Hall, Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club, Rochester Opera House, Whittemore Center Arena, Lundholm Gymnasium and Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom. |
| Portland International Jetport (PWM) 45 mi (73 km) | Large | None |
| Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) 51 mi (82 km) | Large | Nearest we list to Blue Ocean Music Hall. |
Nearest airport to each Portsmouth venue
The busiest venues in and around Portsmouth, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Seacoast Repertory Theatre Hotels near Seacoast Repertory Theatre | MHT, 36 mi | PWM, 45 mi |
| The Historic Theater at The Music Hall Hotels near The Historic Theater at The Music Hall | MHT, 36 mi | PWM, 45 mi |
| Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club Hotels near Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club | MHT, 36 mi | PWM, 45 mi |
| Rochester Opera House Hotels near Rochester Opera House | MHT, 35 mi | PWM, 41 mi |
| Whittemore Center Arena Hotels near Whittemore Center Arena | MHT, 29 mi | PWM, 47 mi |
| Lundholm Gymnasium Hotels near Lundholm Gymnasium | MHT, 29 mi | PWM, 47 mi |
| Blue Ocean Music Hall Hotels near Blue Ocean Music Hall | BOS, 34 mi | PWM, 61 mi |
| Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom Hotels near Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom | MHT, 32 mi | BOS, 39 mi |
- Seacoast Repertory Theatre is nearer MHT (36 mi) than PWM (45 mi).
- The Historic Theater at The Music Hall is nearer MHT (36 mi) than PWM (45 mi).
- Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club is nearer MHT (36 mi) than PWM (45 mi).
Flying in for a Portsmouth event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 9, 2026): 76 events in and around Portsmouth; 63% on Fri–Sun; 56 of the 76 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.
Lucy Darling
The Historic Theater at The Music Hall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire
From about $93.00View TicketsBriston Maroney
3S Artspace, Portsmouth, New Hampshire
From about $1,090.00View TicketsToronzo Cannon
Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club, Portsmouth, New Hampshire
From about $44.00View TicketsPatti Austin
Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club, Portsmouth, New Hampshire
From about $32.00View TicketsPatti Austin
Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club, Portsmouth, New Hampshire
From about $32.00View TicketsJohn Splithoff
Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club, Portsmouth, New Hampshire
From about $1,172.00View TicketsAlok (Alok Vaid-Menon)
3S Artspace, Portsmouth, New Hampshire
From about $47.00View TicketsJohn Splithoff
Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club, Portsmouth, New Hampshire
From about $308.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Nov 10: Lucy Darling
- Nov 11: Toronzo Cannon
- Nov 12: Patti Austin
- Nov 13: John Splithoff
- Nov 14: John Splithoff
- Nov 15: Terri Lyne Carrington
- Nov 16: Local Artist Series: Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish
- Nov 17: AJ Lee and Blue Summit
Flying in to Portsmouth: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Seacoast Repertory Theatre it is MHT, 36 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. MHT, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 36 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, PWM, is 45 mi.
- 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
What is the closest airport to Portsmouth?
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Portsmouth, 36 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists PWM (45 miles) and BOS (51 miles).
Which airport is best for The Historic Theater at The Music Hall?
The closest airport to The Historic Theater at The Music Hall is Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 36 miles away in a straight line; Portland International Jetport (PWM) is 45 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
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 Portsmouth?
StubOrder lists 3 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Portsmouth: Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT), Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).
Which airport is best for Seacoast Repertory Theatre?
The closest airport to Seacoast Repertory Theatre is Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 36 miles away in a straight line; Portland International Jetport (PWM) is 45 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How far is PWM from downtown Portsmouth?
Portland International Jetport (PWM) is 45 miles (73 km) from downtown Portsmouth in a straight line. It is the nearest large airport we list; MHT, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is closer at 36 miles. 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.
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.
How many events are in Portsmouth in the next 30 days?
76 in and around Portsmouth in the 30 days from Nov 9, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 63% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 56 of the 76 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
