Flights
Flights to Santa Fe
Flying to Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 112 upcoming events in and around Santa Fe (counted Nov 9, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Santa Fe is Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF), 8.5 miles away. Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) is 58 miles away. For The Lensic Performing Arts Center, the nearest is SAF at 9.6 miles.
Airports serving Santa Fe
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Santa Fe, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) 8.5 mi (14 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to The Lensic Performing Arts Center, Meow Wolf - Santa Fe, Santa Fe Playhouse, St. Francis Auditorium at New Mexico Museum of Art, Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery, The Bridge At Santa Fe Brewing Company, Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino and First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe. |
| Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 58 mi (93 km) | Large | None |
Nearest airport to each Santa Fe venue
The busiest venues in and around Santa Fe, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| The Lensic Performing Arts Center Hotels near The Lensic Performing Arts Center | SAF, 9.6 mi | ABQ, 59 mi |
| Meow Wolf - Santa Fe Hotels near Meow Wolf - Santa Fe | SAF, 5.8 mi | ABQ, 55 mi |
| Santa Fe Playhouse Hotels near Santa Fe Playhouse | SAF, 9.6 mi | ABQ, 58 mi |
| St. Francis Auditorium at New Mexico Museum of Art Hotels near St. Francis Auditorium at New Mexico Museum of Art | SAF, 9.8 mi | ABQ, 59 mi |
| Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery Hotels near Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery | SAF, 6.4 mi | ABQ, 56 mi |
| The Bridge At Santa Fe Brewing Company Hotels near The Bridge At Santa Fe Brewing Company | SAF, 2.5 mi | ABQ, 50 mi |
| Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino Hotels near Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino | SAF, 18 mi | None |
| First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe Hotels near First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe | SAF, 9.8 mi | ABQ, 59 mi |
- The Lensic Performing Arts Center is nearer SAF (9.6 mi) than ABQ (59 mi).
- Meow Wolf - Santa Fe is nearer SAF (5.8 mi) than ABQ (55 mi).
- Santa Fe Playhouse is nearer SAF (9.6 mi) than ABQ (58 mi).
Flying in for a Santa Fe event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 9, 2026): 35 events in and around Santa Fe; 66% on Fri–Sun; 27 of the 35 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.
Lyle Lovett and his Small Large Band
The Lensic Performing Arts Center, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Bayonne
Meow Wolf - Santa Fe, Santa Fe, New Mexico
From about $49.00View TicketsTwo Runner
The Marigold Room at Hotel Glorieta, Santa Fe, New Mexico
From about $30.00View TicketsThe Buena Vista Orchestra
The Lensic Performing Arts Center, Santa Fe, New Mexico
From about $231.00View TicketsBahamas
Meow Wolf - Santa Fe, Santa Fe, New Mexico
From about $51.00View TicketsScreening of Godfrey Reggio's Powaqqatsi with Philip Glass Ensemble
The Lensic Performing Arts Center, Santa Fe, New Mexico
From about $163.00View TicketsSlothrust
Meow Wolf - Santa Fe, Santa Fe, New Mexico
From about $30.00View TicketsFall Orchestra
St. Francis Auditorium at New Mexico Museum of Art, Santa Fe, New Mexico
From about $53.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Nov 11: The Buena Vista Orchestra
- Nov 12: Screening of Godfrey Reggio's Powaqqatsi with P…
- Nov 13: Slothrust
- Nov 14: Fall Orchestra
- Nov 15: Fall Orchestra
- Nov 17: Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights
- Nov 19: Company - The Musical
Flying in to Santa Fe: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For The Lensic Performing Arts Center it is SAF, 9.6 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. SAF, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 8.5 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, ABQ, is 58 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 Meow Wolf - Santa Fe?
The closest airport to Meow Wolf - Santa Fe is Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 5.8 miles away in a straight line; Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) is 55 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
What is the closest airport to Santa Fe?
Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Santa Fe, 8.5 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists ABQ (58 miles).
Which airport is best for The Lensic Performing Arts Center?
The closest airport to The Lensic Performing Arts Center is Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 9.6 miles away in a straight line; Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) is 59 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.
How far is ABQ from downtown Santa Fe?
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) is 58 miles (93 km) from downtown Santa Fe in a straight line. It is the nearest large airport we list; SAF, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is closer at 8.5 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 airports serve Santa Fe?
StubOrder lists 2 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Santa Fe: Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ).
How many events are in Santa Fe in the next 30 days?
35 in and around Santa Fe in the 30 days from Nov 9, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 66% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 27 of the 35 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
