Flights
Flights to Scranton
Flying to Scranton 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 Scranton, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 198 upcoming events in and around Scranton (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Scranton is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP), 5.3 miles away. For PNC Field, the nearest is AVP at 2.3 miles.
Airports serving Scranton
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Scranton, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) 5.3 mi (9 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to PNC Field, Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza, Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, The Theater at North, Pocono Raceway, Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Theatre At The Scranton Cultural Center - Masonic Temple, Elm Park United Methodist Church and Peckville Assembly of God. |
Nearest airport to each Scranton venue
The busiest venues in and around Scranton, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PNC Field Hotels near PNC Field | AVP, 2.3 mi | — |
| Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza Hotels near Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza | AVP, 10 mi | — |
| Kirby Center for the Performing Arts Hotels near Kirby Center for the Performing Arts | AVP, 10 mi | — |
| The Theater at North Hotels near The Theater at North | AVP, 7.3 mi | — |
| Pocono Raceway Hotels near Pocono Raceway | AVP, 22 mi | ABE, 29 mi |
| Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Theatre At The Scranton Cultural Center - Masonic Temple Hotels near Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Theatre At The Scranton Cultural Center - Masonic Temple | AVP, 6 mi | — |
| Elm Park United Methodist Church Hotels near Elm Park United Methodist Church | AVP, 5.8 mi | — |
| Peckville Assembly of God Hotels near Peckville Assembly of God | AVP, 13 mi | — |
Flying in for a Scranton event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 23 events in and around Scranton; 78% on Fri–Sun; 17 of the 23 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.
Black Flag
Ritz Theater and Performing Arts Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania
From about $40.00View TicketsOnce Upon a Stage
The Theater at North , Scranton, Pennsylvania
From about $42.00View TicketsCruel Summer - Taylor Swift Live Band Tribute
Ritz Theater and Performing Arts Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania
From about $57.00View TicketsThe Carole King & James Taylor Story - Tribute Show
The Theater at North , Scranton, Pennsylvania
From about $98.00View TicketsDouble Duran: The Ultimate Duran Duran Experience
The Theater at North , Scranton, Pennsylvania
From about $40.00View TicketsPop Divas and The Women Who Shaped Them
The Theater at North , Scranton, Pennsylvania
Straight On - Heart Tribute Band
The Theater at North , Scranton, Pennsylvania
From about $67.00View TicketsLive And Let Die - Paul McCartney Tribute
The Theater at North , Scranton, Pennsylvania
From about $49.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 26: Black Flag
- Sep 27: Once Upon a Stage
- Oct 2: Cruel Summer - Taylor Swift Live Band Tribute
- Oct 8: The Carole King & James Taylor Story - Tribute …
- Oct 9: Double Duran: The Ultimate Duran Duran Experien…
- Oct 10: Pop Divas and The Women Who Shaped Them
- Oct 16: Straight On - Heart Tribute Band
- Oct 17: Live And Let Die - Paul McCartney Tribute
Flying in to Scranton: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For PNC Field it is AVP, 2.3 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. AVP, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 5.3 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, EWR, is 92 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
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 Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza?
The closest airport to Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 10 miles away in a straight line.
How many events are in Scranton in the next 30 days?
23 in and around Scranton in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 78% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 17 of the 23 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
How far is AVP from downtown Scranton?
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) is 5.3 miles (9 km) from downtown Scranton 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.
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 Scranton?
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Scranton, 5.3 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for PNC Field?
The closest airport to PNC Field is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 2.3 miles away in a straight line.
How many airports serve Scranton?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Scranton: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP).
