Flights
Flights to Reading
Flying to Reading 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 Reading, 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 Reading (counted Nov 8, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Reading is Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE), 33 miles away. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 49 miles away. For FirstEnergy Stadium - Reading, the nearest is ABE at 33 miles.
Airports serving Reading
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Reading, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) 33 mi (53 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to FirstEnergy Stadium - Reading, Santander Arena, Santander Performing Arts Center and Reverb - PA. |
| Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) 49 mi (79 km) | Large | Nearest we list to SoulJoel's at SunnyBrook and Steel River Playhouse. |
Nearest airport to each Reading venue
The busiest venues in and around Reading, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| FirstEnergy Stadium - Reading Hotels near FirstEnergy Stadium - Reading | ABE, 33 mi | PHL, 50 mi |
| Santander Arena Hotels near Santander Arena | ABE, 34 mi | PHL, 48 mi |
| Santander Performing Arts Center Hotels near Santander Performing Arts Center | ABE, 34 mi | PHL, 48 mi |
| SoulJoel's at SunnyBrook Hotels near SoulJoel's at SunnyBrook | PHL, 33 mi | None |
| Steel River Playhouse Hotels near Steel River Playhouse | PHL, 34 mi | None |
| Reverb - PA Hotels near Reverb - PA | ABE, 32 mi | PHL, 49 mi |
- FirstEnergy Stadium - Reading is nearer ABE (33 mi) than PHL (50 mi).
- Santander Arena is nearer ABE (34 mi) than PHL (48 mi).
- Santander Performing Arts Center is nearer ABE (34 mi) than PHL (48 mi).
Best airport for most Reading events
Each upcoming event in and around Reading 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ABE | 4 of 6, including FirstEnergy Stadium - Reading | |
| PHL | 2 of 6, including SoulJoel's at SunnyBrook |
Flying in for a Reading event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 8, 2026): 47 events in and around Reading; 64% on Fri–Sun; 37 of the 47 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.
Heal The Hurt
Reverb - PA, Reading, Pennsylvania
From about $23.00View TicketsLucy Darling
Santander Performing Arts Center, Reading, Pennsylvania
From about $82.00View TicketsReading Royals vs. Trenton Ironhawks
Santander Arena, Reading, Pennsylvania
From about $10.00View TicketsThe Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute
Santander Performing Arts Center, Reading, Pennsylvania
From about $44.00View TicketsSugarland
Santander Arena, Reading, Pennsylvania
From about $72.00View TicketsBeat - Band
Santander Performing Arts Center, Reading, Pennsylvania
From about $84.00View TicketsBark At The Moon
Reverb - PA, Reading, Pennsylvania
From about $32.00View TicketsReading Royals vs. Adirondack Thunder
Santander Arena, Reading, Pennsylvania
From about $21.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Nov 10: Heal The Hurt
- Nov 12: Lucy Darling
- Nov 13: Reading Royals vs. Trenton Ironhawks
- Nov 14: Sugarland
- Nov 17: Reading Royals vs. Adirondack Thunder
- Nov 20: Reading Royals vs. Kalamazoo Wings
- Nov 21: Reading Royals vs. Trenton Ironhawks
- Nov 25: NTG
Flying in to Reading: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For FirstEnergy Stadium - Reading it is ABE, 33 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. ABE, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 33 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, PHL, is 49 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 nearest most Reading venues?
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) is the first airport we list for the venues holding 72% of upcoming events in and around Reading (as of Nov 8, 2026); PHL for 28%. Distances are straight lines from each venue.
How far is PHL from downtown Reading?
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 49 miles (79 km) from downtown Reading in a straight line. It is the nearest large airport we list; ABE, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is closer at 33 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.
How many events are in Reading in the next 30 days?
47 in and around Reading in the 30 days from Nov 8, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 64% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 37 of the 47 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
How many airports serve Reading?
StubOrder lists 2 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Reading: Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Which airport is best for FirstEnergy Stadium - Reading?
The closest airport to FirstEnergy Stadium - Reading is Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 33 miles away in a straight line; Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 50 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Which airport is best for Santander Arena?
The closest airport to Santander Arena is Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 34 miles away in a straight line; Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 48 miles. 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.
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.
What is the closest airport to Reading?
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Reading, 33 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists PHL (49 miles).
Which Reading venues are closer to PHL?
Of the busiest Reading venues, SoulJoel's at SunnyBrook (33 mi) and Steel River Playhouse (34 mi) are nearer PHL than ABE in a straight line. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
