Flights
Flights to Provo
Flying to Provo 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 2 airports with scheduled flights near Provo, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 227 upcoming events in and around Provo (counted Nov 8, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Provo is Provo Municipal Airport (PVU), 5.3 miles away. Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is 40 miles away. For Legacy Theater At The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater, the nearest we list is SLC at 32 miles.
We list large airports and smaller ones with scheduled flights; business and private fields are left out. How we measure.
Airports serving Provo
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Provo, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Provo Municipal Airport (PVU) 5.3 mi (9 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to Covey Center For The Arts, Marriott Center, Miller Baseball Park - BYU, SCERA Center: Showhouse II, Gail Miller Field and George Albert Smith Fieldhouse. |
| Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) 40 mi (64 km) | Large | Nearest we list to Legacy Theater At The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater and Grand Theater At The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater. |
Nearest airport to each Provo venue
The busiest venues in and around Provo, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy Theater At The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater Hotels near Legacy Theater At The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater | SLC, 32 mi | None |
| Covey Center For The Arts Hotels near Covey Center For The Arts | PVU, 3.2 mi | SLC, 42 mi |
| Grand Theater At The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater Hotels near Grand Theater At The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater | SLC, 32 mi | None |
| Marriott Center Hotels near Marriott Center | PVU, 4.6 mi | SLC, 41 mi |
| Miller Baseball Park - BYU Hotels near Miller Baseball Park - BYU | PVU, 4.6 mi | SLC, 41 mi |
| SCERA Center: Showhouse II Hotels near SCERA Center: Showhouse II | PVU, 4.8 mi | SLC, 38 mi |
| Gail Miller Field Hotels near Gail Miller Field | PVU, 4.6 mi | SLC, 41 mi |
| George Albert Smith Fieldhouse Hotels near George Albert Smith Fieldhouse | PVU, 4.1 mi | SLC, 41 mi |
- Covey Center For The Arts is nearer PVU (3.2 mi) than SLC (42 mi).
- Marriott Center is nearer PVU (4.6 mi) than SLC (41 mi).
- Miller Baseball Park - BYU is nearer PVU (4.6 mi) than SLC (41 mi).
Best airport for most Provo events
Each upcoming event in and around Provo counted against the first airport we list for its venue, as of Nov 8, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PVU | 6 of 8, including Covey Center For The Arts | |
| SLC | 2 of 8, including Legacy Theater At The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater |
Flying in for a Provo event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 8, 2026): 64 events in and around Provo; 55% on Fri–Sun; 33 of the 62 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.
- From about $34.00View Tickets
BYU Cougars vs. Queens University Royals
Marriott Center, Provo, Utah
From about $19.00View TicketsSMASH Dance: Clara and The Nutcracker
Covey Center For The Arts, Provo, Utah
From about $38.00View TicketsBYU Cougars Women's Basketball vs. Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
Marriott Center, Provo, Utah
From about $29.00View TicketsBYU Cougars vs. Montana State Bobcats
Marriott Center, Provo, Utah
From about $37.00View TicketsCentral Utah Ballet: The Nutcracker
Covey Center For The Arts, Provo, Utah
From about $54.00View TicketsCentral Utah Ballet: The Nutcracker
Covey Center For The Arts, Provo, Utah
From about $55.00View TicketsBYU Cougars vs. Baylor Bears
Lavell Edwards Stadium, Provo, Utah
From about $100.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Nov 10: SMASH Dance: Clara and The Nutcracker
- Nov 11: BYU Cougars Women's Basketball vs. Bethune-Cook…
- Nov 12: BYU Cougars vs. Montana State Bobcats
- Nov 13: Central Utah Ballet: The Nutcracker
- Nov 14: BYU Cougars vs. Baylor Bears
Flying in to Provo: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Legacy Theater At The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater it is SLC, 32 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. PVU, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 5.3 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, SLC, is 40 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
Which airport is best for Legacy Theater At The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater?
The closest airport we list for Legacy Theater At The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 32 miles away in a straight line.
How many events are in Provo in the next 30 days?
64 in and around Provo in the 30 days from Nov 8, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 55% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 33 of the 62 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is nearest most Provo venues?
Provo Municipal Airport (PVU) is the first airport we list for the venues holding 55% of upcoming events in and around Provo (as of Nov 8, 2026); SLC for 45%. Distances are straight lines from each venue.
What is the closest airport to Provo?
Provo Municipal Airport (PVU) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Provo, 5.3 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists SLC (40 miles).
Which airport is best for Covey Center For The Arts?
The closest airport to Covey Center For The Arts is Provo Municipal Airport (PVU), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 3.2 miles away in a straight line; Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is 42 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Which Provo venues are closer to SLC?
Of the busiest Provo venues, Legacy Theater At The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater (32 mi) and Grand Theater At The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater (32 mi) are nearer SLC than PVU in a straight line. 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 far is SLC from downtown Provo?
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is 40 miles (64 km) from downtown Provo in a straight line. It is the nearest large airport we list; PVU, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is closer at 5.3 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 airports serve Provo?
StubOrder lists 2 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Provo: Provo Municipal Airport (PVU) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC).
