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 293 upcoming events in and around Portsmouth (counted Sep 24, 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 Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club, 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 Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club, Seacoast Repertory Theatre, The Historic Theater at The Music Hall, Whittemore Center Arena, Wally's Pub, 3S Artspace and Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom. |
| Portland International Jetport (PWM) 45 mi (73 km) | Large | — |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club Hotels near Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club | MHT, 36 mi | PWM, 45 mi |
| 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 Airports near The Historic Theater at The Music Hall | MHT, 36 mi | PWM, 45 mi |
| Blue Ocean Music Hall Hotels near Blue Ocean Music Hall | BOS, 34 mi | PWM, 61 mi |
| Whittemore Center Arena Hotels near Whittemore Center Arena | MHT, 29 mi | PWM, 47 mi |
| Wally's Pub Hotels near Wally's Pub | MHT, 32 mi | BOS, 39 mi |
| 3S Artspace Hotels near 3S Artspace | MHT, 36 mi | PWM, 45 mi |
| Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom Hotels near Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom | MHT, 32 mi | BOS, 39 mi |
- Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club is nearer MHT (36 mi) than PWM (45 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).
Best airport for most Portsmouth events
Each upcoming event in and around Portsmouth counted against the first airport we list for its venue, as of Sep 24, 2026. More than one airport is first for a real share of them, so the right one depends on where you are going.
| Airport | Share of events | Of the busiest venues |
|---|---|---|
| MHT | 7 of 8, including Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club | |
| BOS | 1 of 8, including Blue Ocean Music Hall |
Flying in for a Portsmouth event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 81 events in and around Portsmouth; 58% on Fri–Sun; 68 of the 81 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.
Oktoberfest: Eastern Sound Polka Band
Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club, Portsmouth, New Hampshire
From about $47.00View TicketsAmerican Idiot
Seacoast Repertory Theatre, Portsmouth, New Hampshire
From about $74.00View Tickets- From about $73.00View Tickets
Ronnie Earl And The Broadcasters
Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club, Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Nation of Language
3S Artspace, Portsmouth, New Hampshire
From about $174.00View Tickets- From about $77.00View Tickets
Eli Paperboy Reed
Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club, Portsmouth, New Hampshire
From about $36.00View TicketsThe Darrell Nulisch Band
Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club, Portsmouth, New Hampshire
From about $35.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Oktoberfest: Eastern Sound Polka Band
- Sep 26: American Idiot
- Sep 27: American Idiot
- Sep 28: The Darrell Nulisch Band
- Sep 29: The Middle Live
- Sep 30: Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Got The Moves
Flying in to Portsmouth: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club 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 Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club?
The closest airport to Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club 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.
Which airport is nearest most Portsmouth venues?
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) is the first airport we list for the venues holding 92% of upcoming events in and around Portsmouth (as of Sep 24, 2026); BOS for 8%. Distances are straight lines from each venue.
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.
Which Portsmouth venues are closer to BOS?
Of the busiest Portsmouth venues, Blue Ocean Music Hall (34 mi) is nearer BOS than MHT in a straight line. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
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?
81 in and around Portsmouth in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 58% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 68 of the 81 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
