Flights
Flights to San Luis Obispo
Flying to San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 149 upcoming events in and around San Luis Obispo (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown San Luis Obispo is San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP), 2.7 miles away. For Fremont Theater - CA, the nearest is SBP at 3.3 miles.
Airports serving San Luis Obispo
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of San Luis Obispo, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP) 2.7 mi (4 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to Fremont Theater - CA, Forbes Hall at Clark Center For The Performing Arts, SLO Brew Rock, The Siren, Vina Robles Amphitheater, BarrelHouse Brewing Co, Mustang Memorial Field At Spanos Stadium and Avila Beach Resort. |
Nearest airport to each San Luis Obispo venue
The busiest venues in and around San Luis Obispo, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fremont Theater - CA Hotels near Fremont Theater - CA | SBP, 3.3 mi | — |
| Forbes Hall at Clark Center For The Performing Arts Hotels near Forbes Hall at Clark Center For The Performing Arts | SBP, 9.1 mi | — |
| SLO Brew Rock Hotels near SLO Brew Rock | SBP, 0.4 mi | — |
| The Siren Hotels near The Siren | SBP, 15 mi | — |
| Vina Robles Amphitheater Hotels near Vina Robles Amphitheater | SBP, 28 mi | — |
| BarrelHouse Brewing Co Hotels near BarrelHouse Brewing Co | SBP, 24 mi | — |
| Mustang Memorial Field At Spanos Stadium Hotels near Mustang Memorial Field At Spanos Stadium | SBP, 4.3 mi | — |
| Avila Beach Resort Hotels near Avila Beach Resort | SBP, 6.7 mi | — |
Flying in for a San Luis Obispo event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 64 events in and around San Luis Obispo; 64% on Fri–Sun; 53 of the 64 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.
Samantha Fish
Fremont Theater - CA, San Luis Obispo, California
From about $60.00View TicketsThe Frights
SLO Brew Rock, San Luis Obispo, California
From about $52.00View TicketsDave Blunts
Fremont Theater - CA, San Luis Obispo, California
From about $36.00View TicketsFortunate Youth
SLO Brew Rock, San Luis Obispo, California
From about $54.00View TicketsGet The Led Out - Tribute Band
Fremont Theater - CA, San Luis Obispo, California
From about $57.00View TicketsBella White
SLO Brew Rock, San Luis Obispo, California
From about $50.00View TicketsGroundation
SLO Brew Rock, San Luis Obispo, California
From about $69.00View TicketsThe Growlers
Fremont Theater - CA, San Luis Obispo, California
From about $81.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Samantha Fish
- Sep 26: Dave Blunts
- Sep 27: Fortunate Youth
- Sep 29: Bella White
- Sep 30: Groundation
- Oct 1: Nekrogoblikon
- Oct 2: Jessica Kirson
- Oct 3: SLO Oktoberfest
See all San Luis Obispo events →
Flying in to San Luis Obispo: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Fremont Theater - CA it is SBP, 3.3 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. SBP, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 2.7 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, FAT, is 116 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
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.
What is the closest airport to San Luis Obispo?
San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown San Luis Obispo, 2.7 miles away in a straight line.
How many airports serve San Luis Obispo?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown San Luis Obispo: San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP).
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.
Which airport is best for Forbes Hall at Clark Center For The Performing Arts?
The closest airport to Forbes Hall at Clark Center For The Performing Arts is San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 9.1 miles away in a straight line.
How far is SBP from downtown San Luis Obispo?
San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP) is 2.7 miles (4 km) from downtown San Luis Obispo 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.
How many events are in San Luis Obispo in the next 30 days?
64 in and around San Luis Obispo in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 64% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 53 of the 64 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is best for Fremont Theater - CA?
The closest airport to Fremont Theater - CA is San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 3.3 miles away in a straight line.
