Flights
Flights to Roanoke
Flying to Roanoke 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 Roanoke, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 194 upcoming events in and around Roanoke (counted Nov 10, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Roanoke is Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA), 4.2 miles away. For Carilion Clinic Field At Salem Memorial Ballpark, the nearest is ROA at 4.3 miles.
Airports serving Roanoke
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Roanoke, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) 4.2 mi (7 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to Carilion Clinic Field At Salem Memorial Ballpark, Berglund Center Coliseum, Trinkle Main Stage - Mill Mountain Theatre, Shaftman Performance Hall at Jefferson Center, Harvester Performance Center, Berglund Performing Arts Theatre, Salem Civic Center and Valley View Mall - VA. |
Nearest airport to each Roanoke venue
The busiest venues in and around Roanoke, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Carilion Clinic Field At Salem Memorial Ballpark Hotels near Carilion Clinic Field At Salem Memorial Ballpark | ROA, 4.3 mi | None |
| Berglund Center Coliseum Hotels near Berglund Center Coliseum | ROA, 3.9 mi | None |
| Trinkle Main Stage - Mill Mountain Theatre Hotels near Trinkle Main Stage - Mill Mountain Theatre | ROA, 4.2 mi | None |
| Shaftman Performance Hall at Jefferson Center Hotels near Shaftman Performance Hall at Jefferson Center | ROA, 4 mi | None |
| Harvester Performance Center Hotels near Harvester Performance Center | ROA, 23 mi | None |
| Berglund Performing Arts Theatre Hotels near Berglund Performing Arts Theatre | ROA, 3.9 mi | None |
| Salem Civic Center Hotels near Salem Civic Center | ROA, 4.6 mi | None |
| Valley View Mall - VA Hotels near Valley View Mall - VA | ROA, 1.7 mi | None |
Flying in for a Roanoke event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 10, 2026): 39 events in and around Roanoke; 69% on Fri–Sun; 29 of the 39 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.
Greensky Bluegrass
The Exchange Music Hall, Roanoke, Virginia
From about $24.00View TicketsLeela James
Shaftman Performance Hall at Jefferson Center, Roanoke, Virginia
From about $91.00View TicketsGreensky Bluegrass
The Exchange Music Hall, Roanoke, Virginia
From about $128.00View TicketsRoanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Athens Rock Lobsters
Berglund Center Coliseum, Roanoke, Virginia
From about $25.00View TicketsCirque Italia: Water Circus - Atlantis
Valley View Mall - VA, Roanoke, Virginia
From about $52.00View TicketsCirque Italia: Water Circus - Atlantis
Valley View Mall - VA, Roanoke, Virginia
From about $52.00View TicketsCirque Italia: Water Circus - Atlantis
Valley View Mall - VA, Roanoke, Virginia
From about $52.00View TicketsRoanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Athens Rock Lobsters
Berglund Center Coliseum, Roanoke, Virginia
From about $25.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Nov 12: Greensky Bluegrass
- Nov 13: Greensky Bluegrass
- Nov 14: Cirque Italia: Water Circus - Atlantis
- Nov 15: Cirque Italia: Water Circus - Atlantis
- Nov 16: Cirque Italia: Water Circus - Atlantis
Flying in to Roanoke: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Carilion Clinic Field At Salem Memorial Ballpark it is ROA, 4.3 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. ROA, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 4.2 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, GSO, is 81 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 Berglund Center Coliseum?
The closest airport to Berglund Center Coliseum is Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 3.9 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.
What is the closest airport to Roanoke?
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Roanoke, 4.2 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.
How many events are in Roanoke in the next 30 days?
39 in and around Roanoke in the 30 days from Nov 10, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 69% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 29 of the 39 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
How many airports serve Roanoke?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Roanoke: Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA).
Which airport is best for Carilion Clinic Field At Salem Memorial Ballpark?
The closest airport to Carilion Clinic Field At Salem Memorial Ballpark is Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 4.3 miles away in a straight line.
How far is ROA from downtown Roanoke?
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) is 4.2 miles (7 km) from downtown Roanoke 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.
