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 106 upcoming events in and around Santa Fe (counted Sep 24, 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, Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery, The Bridge At Santa Fe Brewing Company, Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino, Scottish Rite Masonic Center - NM and The Marigold Room at Hotel Glorieta. |
| Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 58 mi (93 km) | Large | — |
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 Airports near The Lensic Performing Arts Center | SAF, 9.6 mi | ABQ, 59 mi |
| Meow Wolf - Santa Fe Hotels near Meow Wolf - Santa Fe Airports near Meow Wolf - Santa Fe | SAF, 5.8 mi | ABQ, 55 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 | — |
| Scottish Rite Masonic Center - NM Hotels near Scottish Rite Masonic Center - NM | SAF, 9.9 mi | ABQ, 59 mi |
| The Marigold Room at Hotel Glorieta Hotels near The Marigold Room at Hotel Glorieta | SAF, 8.7 mi | ABQ, 58 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).
- Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery is nearer SAF (6.4 mi) than ABQ (56 mi).
Flying in for a Santa Fe event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 28 events in and around Santa Fe; 57% on Fri–Sun; 26 of the 28 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.
Pixies
The Bridge At Santa Fe Brewing Company, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Toadies & Local H
The Bridge At Santa Fe Brewing Company, Santa Fe, New Mexico
From about $70.00View TicketsSanta Fe Pro Musica: Democratic Vistas with Bela Fleck
The Lensic Performing Arts Center, Santa Fe, New Mexico
From about $72.00View TicketsJoshua Ray Walker
Meow Wolf - Santa Fe, Santa Fe, New Mexico
From about $60.00View TicketsSanta Fe Pro Musica: Democratic Vistas with Bela Fleck
The Lensic Performing Arts Center, Santa Fe, New Mexico
From about $65.00View TicketsBedtime Stories: Falling For Fall - A Neo-Burlesque Variety Show
Meow Wolf - Santa Fe, Santa Fe, New Mexico
From about $89.00View TicketsSammy Rae and The Friends & Melt
The Bridge At Santa Fe Brewing Company, Santa Fe, New Mexico
From about $55.00View TicketsPatton Oswalt
The Lensic Performing Arts Center, Santa Fe, New Mexico
From about $138.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Pixies
- Sep 26: Toadies & Local H
- Sep 27: Santa Fe Pro Musica: Democratic Vistas with Bel…
- Sep 29: Bedtime Stories: Falling For Fall - A Neo-Burle…
- Oct 1: Sammy Rae and The Friends & Melt
- Oct 2: Patton Oswalt
- Oct 3: Hampton Sides
- Oct 4: Brooklyn Rider
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?
28 in and around Santa Fe in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 57% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 26 of the 28 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
